A cell phone signal booster captures weak signals from cellular towers and amplifies them within a certain area, like an office or a room in your home. A cell phone booster can speed up data uploads and downloads, improve audio quality for voice calls and lead to fewer dropped calls.

If you are working while traveling or in an area with limited service, a cell signal booster can make all the difference for your communication. The last thing you need on a work call is to find out you’ve been pitching an idea into your wireless headphones without anyone hearing you on the other end.

A cell signal booster not only increases the signal strength but also cleans up the signal to help eliminate distortion or disturbance due to obstructions, which means fewer garbled, incomprehensible phone calls that frustrate both parties. Plus, having a clearer signal can contribute to longer battery life per charge, so you don’t have to use your phone charger or charging pad as often.

There are two main categories of cell phone signal boosters: phone boosters intended for indoor use and boosters for vehicles. Cell phone boosters for RVs, trucks and cars can be essential when you are traveling. When used in conjunction with a mobile hotspot, they can even help you maintain reliable internet wherever you go. So, taking your work on the road has never been easier.

Choosing the best mobile booster for you is about identifying where you will want to use it, how far you need the improved signal to be broadcast and whether or not you want to include access to 5G—depending on the availability in your area.

If you are outfitting a vehicle for a trip, you will want some other useful devices and gadgets as well. A car phone charger and portable power pack can help you keep your tech charged. And you should consider the perks of setting up Wi-Fi in your car.