Extending Cell Phone Coverage and Reception Strength in Basement - Do Cell Phone Extenders Work?

Solution 1:

Thinkgeek.com has a test review for the zBoost Cellphone Signal Extender

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while they had pretty good results, a coverage of 2500 sq ft may not suffice. have a look at the Wilson 801262 instead (unlike the zBoost it supports dual-band).

The Wilson 801262 is a high powered, dual band amplifier kit designed for home/office use.The amplifier has 62dB of gain, and when purchased as a full kit can cover up to 5,000 sq ft! As the amplifier is dual band, it works with all US networks (except Nextel), and covers both voice and 3G data.

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Solution 2:

I've never looked into this, but one place to start looking is EVDOinfo.com and their related store 3Gstore.com. I have no connection to them, other than as a satisfied customer of 3G modems and routers. They seem genuinely interested in cutting through the marking claims of some of the more disreputable places, and providing reality-based information.