Cable Signal Booster

Signal booster for cell phones

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:10:07 +0000

Cell phone signal boosters have become very popular with the huge surge of phones in the last decade. People have outgrown form the Zack-Morris hand held Motorola bricks to sophisticated smart phones. New technological advances have made cell phones much more compact and powerful. And as Spiderman’s uncle once said “With great power comes great responsibility”.

I wish cell phone providers would be responsible enough to provide great signal strength. But if the big network cell phone providers are not willing to help, then you can always purchase a signal booster for your cell phone.

No reception, No call

Poor signal stems from a variety of different reasons. Most common causes of poor reception have to do with surrounding objects, landscape and building construction. More barriers/obstacles between the cell phone tower and your cell phone antenna, the worse the signal will be. This is why you will have “dead zones” in the middle of a city.

Signal boosters basically amplify the signal they receive from an external source. The strength of the boost depends on the type of antenna installed on the signal booster.

If you know the location of the cell phone tower, then it is recommended to get a directional antenna. If not, then get a cell phone signal booster with an omni directional antenna.

Cell Phone Signal Booster Review

Wireless Extenders zBoost SOHO Review

A powerful signal booster that is perfect for home or office use. It is very frustrating to buy more technology for something that SHOULD be working (i.e. cell phone reception), so the last thing you want is to spend hours trying to configure the signal booster.

External Signal Antenna

One of the problems with getting poor reception is not having a powerful antenna that can receive the signal. Even if the signal comes through, your antenna is blocked by walls and landscape. You end up running towards the windows or on the roof chasing the signal (this has happened to me too many times).

The zBooster antenna can be installed anywhere in or outside the house. To get the best reception make sure you install the antenna on the roof or outside your house. Outdoor installation of the antenna is extremely important. Signals have a clear line of sight at heights. Signal waves do not have to bend or go through houses in order to hit the receiving antenna. To get the best signal, then install the antenna on the roof.

Omni Directional antenna

As I mentioned before, omni directional antennas can receive signals from all angles. You do not have to sit and point the antenna to find the cell phone tower. You can, but it will take hours to find unless you buy a detector. But why buy another thing when you can just set it and forget it. Almost like the George Foreman of signal booster.

What some Customers had to say:

The zBoost SOHO has received rave reviews from the customers who have tried it. They immediately saw an increase in their signal strength.

The most important step for making this cell phone signal booster work is the installation. Make sure the installation of the external antenna is an area that gets good signal as this was the hardest for some customers to find.

The Zbooster has received 4.5 out of 5 stars from 237 customers at the moment of me writing this article.

Wrap it up

Cell phone signal’s can be a nuisance. Not to mention the frustration of dropped calls half way during a conversation. But there are advancements signal boosters and network providers expanding their service. Always make sure to ask the local retailer about signal “dead zones” in the city. This way you can be well prepared.

How about an Iphone Signal Booster?

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:11:00 +0000

Apple can never do any harm it seems. This company has been doing some great work over the past decade. With launches of amazing technology especially the whole “i” generation, Apple has no flaws. Well maybe one. Their Iphone antenna, especially the 4g has a poor antenna design. Even CNN acknowledged this failure. The Iphone 4 antenna design is in a place where you place your hands when you talk on the phone. Basically your fingers cover up the Iphone Antenna.

Cell phones in general sometimes have poor signal. This is dependent on many variables but for the Iphone, there are problems that exist within the phone it self.

You can take a look at this simple and yet elegant fix.

With so many weak reception or dead zones, it is very important to buy a signal booster that actually works. In my area, my brothers and I are constantly running towards the windows or certain areas of the house to find good quality signal. So I started to research what are some good Iphone signal boosters.

WILSON ELECTRONICS Signal booster for IPHONE and charger Review

This cell phone signal booster works with every single version of the Iphone. This is very crucial as you might have family members that use older version of the phone. I have 5 Iphone users in my house and the versions range from the first generation to the 4GS. It is much more cost effective to buy a charger/signal booster that works for all models rather than one.

The package

The Wilson ibooster has a sweet package that includes an ibooster amplifier, iphone case adaptor, mini-magnet antenna, mounting clips and cigarette lighter. You attach the ibooster amplifier anywhere in your car with the clips. It will snug fit your iphone as you drive.

Mini Antenna for extra Power

To get great signal strength, it is important to receive signal that does not have to go through many objects. The more objects it has to travel through, the weaker the signal. Ibooster solves this with their mini antenna.

Attaching the mini antenna on the roof of your car will make it easier to catch signals. The antenna is connected to the cradle that amplifies the signal to the Iphone.

Extends battery life

Having reception is great but it is useless if you do not have power. The ibooster is designed for the car and the cradle comes with a built in charger. The charger connects to the cigarette lighter.

Having long phone conversations drains the battery real fast. A faster way to drain your battery is using your 3G connection. That is why it’s amazing the cradle comes with a built in charger so you don’t have to worry about your cell phone dying on you.

What customers had to say

I quickly browsed the review section of amazon to determine the truth behind the product. Customers have given this product a 4.5 out of 5 with 31 customers that have filled out a review.

The Wilson ibooster did an amazing job by boosting the signal of the cell phone. Almost all customers were thrilled with the great reception they received. Also the simple installation instruction made it very simple to use.

There are some drawbacks to the ibooster.

1) The ibooster currently supports 2g and 3g models. I assume they are working on a 4g model and will have it out.
2) The ibooster charger does not work properly for majority of the customers. All of the customers have received an error of “Device is not supported”.

One thing that makes up for the drawbacks is the one year warranty. If your charger does not work for any reason or you are unhappy with it, you can simply return it.

I would love to hear your thoughts on any other products or ways to boost the iphone signal. Drop me a line

Laptop Signal Booster Tips

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:55:43 +0000

Wireless networks are amazing when you are connected to them. But if you are very far from the wireless access point(WAP) or router, then your signal will be extremely weak. The laptop will take several minutes just to load a simple page or website. This will make you rip the keyboards out of the laptop and smash the machine to bits. That is just me I guess, as I always fall prey to weak wireless signals.

Internet wireless signals get weak as they travel through different objects and distance. The objects can be the amount of walls between the laptop and router or the amount of buildings in the area. Every obstacle reduces the speed at which the wave can travel. This reduction delays the transmission of the signal between the laptop and access point.

The location of your laptop is vital for getting good strength. In heavy dense city area’s, the wireless signal will be getting stuck in other external noise. The origin of the noise could be coming from anything such as electrical equipment or cell phone/3G network towers. The higher up you go, the harder it will be to get good wireless signal. The best connection is a wired one, but when you have to cover large distances the wireless is more efficient.

Analyze the laptop

The technology in the laptop will determine the strength of the signal. Having an internal wifi-card will not be as strong as an external wifi card. Check to see if your laptop has a slot available for to plug-in a PCMIA card.

No slots? Don’t worry, there are USB wireless antennas that can help with this. Most of the major cell phone providers use USB antennas for their 3G connections. These USB sticks works in the same way as wifi USB antenna.

What ways to boost laptop signals?

First there is no actual “signal booster” per say because signal boosters normally work directly with access points. Wireless cards for laptops are normally external PCMIA cards that have a long range antenna.

Get to the source

The source of the wireless signal, which is most likely the router, will have the strongest signal. You can place a signal booster or wireless signal repeater that is within good range of the router. The wireless signal booster will amplify the signal from the router to other parts of the building or home. If you can’t get to the source, then connect to the network with a wifi signal booster and connect your laptop to the signal booster.

Amplifying the signal from its source is the best way to increase the range and strength of the wireless signal.

More Power to the network card

Sometimes the laptop does not give enough power to the network card itself. This reduces the ability of the network card to pick up signals. Here is how you can increase the power on a Windows OS.

Go to Start.
Click Control Panel.
Find “Device Manager”.
Find your network card.
Click Properties.
Find the “Advanced” tab. You should be able to change the power settings there.

Laptop Signal Booster Products

Majority of the laptop signal boosting products are expensive but there are some cheap ones.

Sierra Wireless AT&T USB adapter

This is a USB based wireless antenna that connects to the laptop’s USB port. The antenna has an easy clip on/clip off system so you can place it any where on the laptop or area.

Many customers who have bought have increased in signal strength. One person was able to get 3 bars on the 24^th floor of a building. Normally at that height and distance, the signal would be scarce.

Laptop Signals Explored

There are many options to pick from when it comes to getting better reception. It depends if you can afford to spend the extra cash to buy a decent signal booster that will provide great strength.

Do you have any recommendations for laptop signal boosters?

Ways to Boost your Mobile Signal

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:48:47 +0000

Everyone with a cell phone has experienced low cell phone reception at least once. The lost signal always happens at moments when you need to use your cell phone the most. For me this happens in my home office, which is in the basement. I have wanted to punch a hole in the wall numerous times as my phone hangs up when I am with a client. A good solution is using a mobile phone signal booster or antenna.

What are the causes of poor cell phone signals?

There are tons of factors that cause poor cell phone reception. They range from building structure, landscape and cell phone brands to your proximity with the closest cell phone tower. Calling your service provider numerous times will yield in no assistance because of all the variables that could be causing poor phone reception. In most cases they will recommend you to get a signal booster, as is the case with AT&T.

Tips to boost Cell Phone Signal

Location: Where you use your cell phone has a huge impact on signal quality. If you are in basement, then you will have a hard time talking to anybody on your phone. The voice will be very choppy. One thing you can do is move towards an open area of your house.

Go to an open window that is not blocked by any structures such as trees or neighboring buildings. Reducing objects that are in the way of the cell phone increases the quality of the signal.

If you are in a remote area, where cell phone towers are scarce, then you will need to invest in a good mobile signal booster for home. These mobile signal booster grab the signal via an external antenna then amplify it throughout your house. When you buy one, make sure to place the cell phone signal booster outside your home preferably on the roof for best reception.

Call Forwarding: If you are at home, try forwarding all your calls to a landline. This helps greatly if you are having very important phone call that require no interruption. Alternately, you can use a VoIP service that can ring to your cell phone or home. If you do not have VoIP then stick to forwarding the cell phone calls to your home.

Some Tricks for Cell Phone Brands

Fixing signal problem for your Iphone

This is one of the coolest and interesting ways to fix the antenna issue with an Iphone 4. I had this problem with mine because my fingers always covered the antenna on the side. In the video below, you can cover the antenna with some simple cell phone tape.

Create your own Antenna

If you do not have a smart phone, then you can make your own antenna using some insulated wire. It is a neat trick to try. I do not have an old phone to test this on but would love to hear from anyone who has tried this.

Cell Phone Signal Products

If the problem of having poor cell phone signal persists over time and your service provider cannot come up with a solution, then your best bet would be to try a cell phone signal booster or repeater. As mentioned above, the boosters pick up the signal from the outside and disperses them in the home or office through the internal antenna.

Wilson Pro In-building Wireless Antenna for Home or Office

Wilson antenna is developed based on long time research on improving signal quality. It comes with an omni-directional antenna that picks up the cell phone signal from any direction. The package comes with everything you need and is very simple to install anywhere.

Many of the customers who have purchased this antenna are extremely greatful of the increase in reception quality they have had. One customer went from 2 bars to a maximum of 5 bars right after installation.

Coupons for Repeaters

Amazon is a good and competitive place to shop but the Repeaterstore.com has a coupon right that gives you $20 off. You can check it out here at retailmenot.com

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/repeaterstore.com

Do TV Antenna Booster Work?

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 03:18:39 +0000

Having poor TV reception is a very frustrating time because it always happens when you are watching your favorite show. Most people go about it the wrong way to fix their TV antenna’s by quickly running out to the local hardware store to buy an antenna booster. They come back home, install the booster to only realize that their reception was the same.

You might think the cause of the poor reception is having a “weak signal”, but there are many other factors that contribute to the poor TV reception. Majority of the reception or signal problems come from interfering frequencies. Before we get into the nitty gritty about TV antenna boosters, lets take a brief look at how TV singals work.

The workings of TV signals

A TV signal works in the same way as a FM or AM signal work. The only difference is that the TV signal carries picture and audio. Since the TV signals carry pictures, they must use very high frequencies. The two high frequencies are VHF(Very High Frequency) and UHF(Ultra high Frequency)

The TV station emits the signal within a certain distance. As the signals travel more distance, the weaker it gets or a minor delay in the transmission. Your receiving antenna picks up these signals that are within range and the result is your great TV show. This is how it is supposed to work without any flaw. The reality is very different.

Causes of Weak TV signals

The best kind of reception is when your antenna and the tower have a clear line of sight. Clear line of sight is basically when there are no obstructions, buildings, mountains or trees between your antenna and the station tower. This will yield the greatest results.

There are numerous different causes that can reduce the strength of the TV signal. Radio waves travel easily in dry and warm climate versus rain. In the rain the water slows down the speed at which the radio waves can travel causing disruption of service. This is why you see a lot of static during thunderstorms. Other than thunderstorms, any obstacle in between the antenna and station tower will cause the signal to weaken.

Another source of weak signal is when there is Electromagnetic Interference (EMI ). In a nutshell, EMI occurs when the antenna is picking up multiple different signals but instead of the signals coming from TV stations, that can be reflected, they come from machines such as welders, computer servers, power tools, medical equipment etc…

Solving Weak TV Signals

Now that we know the causes of weak signal’s, we can start looking at some easy solutions.

One of the primary causes of weak signal are obstructions. Having things between the station tower and your antenna will cause problems. For example, if you live in a valley, the signal will have to “bend” around the hills before it can reach your house.

Make sure you have a great outdoor antenna that is sensitive to picking up radio waves. You should install it as high as possible. Try to mount it on your roof since the roof of your house will be the highest area. This will allow your antenna to get good signal strength.

A good antenna should have high “gain”. A high Gain antenna is sensitive to catching radio waves from its front. It is considered a directional antenna because it will be able to catch the strongest signals from the font. In order for you to point the antenna towards the station tower, you must know exactly where it is. So call up your local TV station and ask them the co-ordinates of the station tower. After point your high gain antenna in that direction to receive amazing signal.

TV Antenna Boosters

Majority of the TV antenna boosters on the market have a 50% shot at working. Your picture quality will only increase slightly. Most of the people who have invested in a TV antenna booster have either returned it or thrown it out. It is a hit or miss. I would suggest you buy one with a good return policy just incase the antenna does not work as expected.

How Does a Wireless Repeater Work

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:02:01 +0000

Wifi repeaters are a great way to extend the coverage of your broadband internet network or cell phone. It basically grabs the signal from the external source, normally the service provider, then amplifies it across your house. The beauty of using a wireless repeater is that you can place it anywhere in the house. But make sure to place it always where the signal strength is at its best.

How does the wireless Repeater Work?

The repeater listens to the radio frequency of your service provider and emits it across a certain area from 2.4 to 5 GHZ. The wireless signal is picked up by the use of antennas. The type of antennas the wireless repeater has also impacts the signal quality.

There are two types of antennas; Omni-Directional and Directional. Omni-directional antennas can receive and emit the signal from all directions. This is best used when you are uncertain where the signal is coming from. The strength of the signal is also affected by how many obstacles are in its path such as trees, buildings or mountains. The internal antenna, the antenna that sends signal out into your home, is also an omni-directional one. This allows you to use your internet connection anywhere in the house.

The directional antenna can only point receive or send signal from one direction. To use this antenna, you must know which direction the signal is coming from. The directional antenna is more powerful than the omni-directional antenna because the antenna has only one area to focus in. But with most wireless repeaters the internal antenna will be an omni-directional antenna as it is more comfortable to use. But if you require more strength then you can get directional antennas to help increase the signal power to your wireless device.

The wireless wifi repeater will act like a second network in your home. Many people use the wireless repeater for their basement only when the main wireless router is very far. Once your wireless device such as a laptop is connected to the wireless repeater it will not switch back to the other network. So you don’t have to worry about dropped internet connection.

This new wireless network can be secured just like any other wireless network. You can set the security settings of WEP, WPA, WPA2 by using the admin interface.

Wireless Repeater Review

Amped Wireless High Power Wireless-N Smart Repeater

This is a great wireless repeater that works well to extend the network to many different electronic devices such as game consoles, TV’s and computers.

The setup for the amped repeater compared to Netgear or Linksys is much easier as its almost plug n play. The amped wireless comes with 2 external antennas that can be detached for larger antennas if you really want more wireless power. Many customers also found amazing support from the customer service reps. So if you are ever in trouble you can just contact them.

Best Routers for Gaming

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:05:54 +0000

Gaming has evolved so much over the last 2 decades. Multiplayer is very different from what it used to be. Back in the early days, multiplayer meant connecting multiple controllers to the same console and playing the game with another person. Now, multiplayer means connecting with other players online. The concept is still the same, but now you have millions of partners to choose from rather than being stuck with one.

The console’s also have changed over the years. Multiplayer games are not only restricted to Xbox 360, Playstation 3 (PS3) or Nintendo consoles but include computers, smartphones and laptops as well. They all have one thing in common. They require a connection to the internet in order to play.

The largest frustration, other than loosing an epic battle, is having low internet speed. Low Internet speed results in the game exiting the lobby or playing through heavy lag. Either situation is bad. It is these situations that have given way for routers that are specifically meant for gaming.

Lets Get Connected

Before I start listing the different gaming routers, first thing of the utmost importance is that for best possible speeds, connect your console directly to the router. Having a direct connection will provide the highest speed as nothing will stop the transmission except a broken wire.

The problem with wireless routers, is that signal from the router could be very weak because of how far it is and how many things are in the way. The more things that are in the way such as walls, floors etc… the weaker the signal will be. Try first to connect your Xbox or Playstation directly to your wireless router.

Wireless Routers

D-Link Xtreme N Gaming Router

This is a very unique router because it has this feature called “Gamefuel Priority”. Gamefuel priority allows you to manage your network settings by giving more network bandwidth to your gaming connection instead of others that are on the network.

Having distance between you and the D-link xtreme is no problem because of it’s multiple frequencies. If other electronics in your house have the same frequency as the router then they will interfere with the wireless signal. But you can change the D-link from 2.4 ghz to 5 ghz.

The only concern some customers have had is with updating the firmware. So make sure you check D-link’s website of any firmware issues.

Linksys Wireless-G Gaming Adapter

This wireless gaming adapter allows you to connect multiple consoles to your network. If you have a current network, then you can use this adapter to connect to that network and distribute the internet connection to your console.

One of the biggest challenges customers found with this is the installation. The operating manual and user guide are not thoroughly detailed so it will take longer to install if you have a more complex network. Once the adapter is configured then it works flawlessly.

Internet Connection Resources

There are some great trouble shooting guides available online from each of the main console distributers.

- Xbox Connection Troubleshooting

- Playstation Console

- Nintendo WII

Boosting Wireless Router Signal

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:14:55 +0000

Wireless routers are a great way to use your broadband internet anywhere in the house or office. But sometimes the internet connection becomes slow or you start getting notifications of “Limited Availability” on your computer. For one reason or another, wireless signal from your router has been lost or is very weak to reach your computer.

The weak signal from the wireless router could be range from many factors. One of the most important factors is the amount of obstacles. This could range from walls, buildings and materials. Putting your router in the basement will weaken the signal if you are connecting to it from the second floor. This is because the wireless signal has to travel through 2 floors and walls before it reaches your laptop or computer.

The other way router signals can weaken is because of the frequency. Many routers emit the signal on a certain frequency (The frequency is different depending on the brand of the router). The problem is that other electronic devices in your house could be working on the same frequency. As other devices use up the frequency, there will be more interference with the wireless routers signal. The best way to get around this is to change the frequency of your wireless router. Make sure to read on the router’s manufacturer’s website about how to change the frequency of your router.

How to fix your wireless booster?

Age: Your router could be outdated or very old. As time goes on, the antenna gets scratched or loose. Always check the router to make sure the antenna’s well connected and that it is not scratched or broken. It might be time to buy a new one.

Location: The point of wireless router is to not be seen, but this does not mean you put in a close off area. Make sure you put your router in an open space where the signal has the least obstacles to travel. All router antenna’s are omni-directional, meaning that the signal will travel in all directions. Find an open space and put your router there.

Antenna: As mentioned, the antenna is omni-directional. If you are placing your router near the window or wall, then majority of the wireless signal is being transmitted outside. You can buy a high-gain antenna which is directional and only transmit’s signal in one direction. This will provide the most signal strength.

Network Card: The problem could be in your computer or laptop. If you have an old computer or laptop, then your wireless adapter could be outdated. Signals need to be captured by strong wireless network cards. Sometimes the internal card cannot get the signal due to interference. Getting a USB wireless adapter increase signal strength because it has an external antenna.

I hope these tips helps.

Recommended Cable signal amplifier and boosters

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:57:03 +0000

In these demanding times, everyone deserves high quality entertainment. Most people rely on computers, the television, digital radio and telephone connection for their enjoyment. But when cable lines through these connections are extended, the signal could weaken thus decreasing the quality of the picture. The images could also be fuzzy, might freeze or might take a while to load. Luckily, cable signal boosters are widely available.

A cable signal booster is designed to increase the quality of the pictures being transmitted. The signal booster is a great way to make new connections in your home without loosing any quality.

Below are two of the most used cable boosters.

Motorola Signal Booster 484095-001-00 Bi-Directional RF Amplifier
An in-line broadband drop amplifier from Motorola is the ultimate solution for weak cable TV and modem signals. This cable signal booster can enhance your signal up to 32 times, providing high quality entertainment including Pay-Per-View and Video on Demand (VOD) Services. Other functions of the Motorola RF Amplifier are to improve cable model communication and reduce lost data. Unlike other cable signal booster it only makes a low noise of 3 dB. Installing this cable booster is also very easy and does not require any tools. The local or remote powering is also enabled. Regarding the design, it features Gallium Arsenide technology to improve the distortion and noise performance; it also comes with diplex filters for two way communication that is already built inside the unit. This cable signal booster from Motorola is durable as well because of its weather seal and protective coating. Ideal for indoor or outdoor use with an exterior of robust aluminium die-cast housing, it is sure to last for a long time.

DROP Amp FT08100 8-Port Cable TV Signal Amplifier
An improved version of a previous model from Electroline, the DROP Amp Signal with 8-Port amplifier comes with active returns which maintain the original return signal level of your cable modem. It is also bi-directional and has wall power adapter and power inserter. It could hold up to 8 TVs with +3 dB amplification per port. Furthermore, this cable signal amplifier is equipped with superior connectors with 360 degrees contact, LED Power indicator light, and weather proof housing for optional outdoor mounting. A zero return path insertion loss is also provided and the DROP Amp signal cable booster is compatible with advanced cable TV services like cable modems, HDTV and digital cable.

Best Signal Booster for AT&T

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:42:13 +0000

Bringing home a new AT&T phone to find out there is no signal is one of the most frustrating situations. You run around the house holding the cell phone trying to get a bar, or even worse is when the call drops because of bad signal. There is a solution. Cell phone signal boosters.

Why the bad wireless cell phone signals?

There are many factors that contribute to having bad cell phone reception. Near-by landscape, the composition of the building, weather, the cell phone’s antennae itself and the make and age of your cell phone.

That’s why having poor cell phone signal is very frustrating because it is hard to identify where the problem is coming from. Spending hours with customer service will only get you so far before you have to buy a signal booster for your AT&T phone.

AT&T’s Microcell

AT&T has provided a femtocell solution for their cell phone signal issues. It is Cisco’s product, MicroCell. It is a wireless signal booster that connects using your Internet broadband connection to boost the cell phone signal in your workspace or house. It essentially becomes a mini tower in your home.

Microcell improves the cell phone signal for 3G and voice calls, which helps when you are sending MMS and videos to your friends. It is also great because there is a sense of security with the phone actually working instead of dropping calls.

It is very easy to setup. You plug the MicroCell unit into your broadband internet connection (your router) and log into your AT&T wireless account. Only 10 cell phone numbers can be registered. It is convenient if you are using it in an apartment or home. For bigger area’s you will need to look into other cell phone signal boosters.

Concerns about MicroCell

The price tag on this baby is $200. $200 is a hefty price tag for a service you should be receiving anyways and it has made some customer not so happy. It was first $150 with a promotional offer but they made this change in January 2011 and decided to cancel the promotional offerings.

Some customers have reported that initiation of calls takes a very long time. The phone will hang for several seconds before a call is placed.

The range on the MicroCell is limited to 40 ft. If you live in a large house then you will have trouble picking up signal. Do not buy this if you are living in a large house because who wants to stand by the MicroCell to make calls? The reason people get a cell phone is to be mobile!

The way to fix this problem is with a Bluetooth head set. If you have a blue tooth head set than you can just place your phone in the Microcell signal area and use your blue tooth to talk on the phone. But this will drain your battery and distance will also play a role in the quality of your blue tooth device.

If you are having trouble with your Microcell and require trouble shooting go here. http://3gmicrocellsucks.com/#action. You can also check out the 3G MicroCell forum(http://forums.att.com/t5/3G-MicroCell/bd-p/3gmicrocell)