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Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars with 289 reviews

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Customers are satisfied with the ease of use, call quality, coverage, and signal strength of the Antenna for Apple® iPhone® 5 and 5s. Many customers have reported improvements in battery life and WiFi connectivity after installing the antenna. However, some customers have reported issues with reception after installing the product. Overall, the antenna seems to provide a positive experience for many users.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Coverage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    iReach

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i Purchased the "ReachAntenna" for my iPhone 5s during a trip to Best Buy to do HD TV research. It was a spontaneous "WOW, I NEED ONE OF THOSE" kind of purchases and I'm glad to have the easily installable low-profile gadget. I don't even notice it being there exept for the Reach symbol were there once was an Apple and the extra boost that is not mind blowing yet noticable. If $40 bucks ain't gonna break the bank then check it out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I'm very satisfied with the results!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was very skeptical about buying this product after reading so many mixed reviews. It seems as this product went 50/50 on either it worked or it didn't for people. So I gave it a shot and it definitely worked for me! At my home, 70% of the time I have NO SERVICE, and when I do have service it's only one bar (Iphone SE, T-Mobile) and I live in an area away from the city. So a couple of days before I got this product, I did a test on Speedtest.net, which was a joke. Then when I got the product in the mail, I raced inside the house to install it (very easy). I killed all the apps in the background and turned off wi-fi and just left the default cellular data on. ThenI turned off the phone, then I installed the product. When I turned it on, I gave it a minute to let the phone configure itself completely, and I proceeded to speedtest.net and I was blown away by the results. NOTE: I still had one bar of signal showing on my phone, and it rarely says NO SERVICE, and when it does, it just catches a signal very quick. I took a screenshot of the before and after. As you can see in the picture, Oct 28 was before I installed the ReachAntenna, and Oct 31 was after I installed. If you noticed, my signal was still at 1 bar, yet the effect of the ReachAntenna worked its magic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Call quality, Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I am getting better reception.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I travel a lot so I needed a product that could give me better quality phone service on my Iphone. It seems to be helping me with better reception in some of those places where it was "iffy" before.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great concept

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for use in a specific location and was saddened to find out that it doesn't actually improve my reception in that location. Still only minimal service, no detectable improvement.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this antenna extender for my mother who was having difficulties using her phone in her office. She can now use it without problem. Seems to work to me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Didn't seem to help my I-Phone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Reach antenna was easy to install and included a nice tray and squeegee to smooth out any air bubbles. I was still able to fit my I-Phone with it installed into my Otter Box case, unfortunately it didn't seem to help the reception of my phone. I returned it and the sales person at Best Buy indicated that the product was "hit or miss", some people did find it helped them.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ReachAntenna
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      We are glad to hear the Reach Antenna installation was easy for you! Please be aware that while you may not always see more “bars” on your phone screen, Reach Antenna is always working to strengthen your signal. Your phone’s signal strength is measured in dB’s, and with the logarithmic (non linear) dB scale you can have a 2 dB improvement (which gives you a 1.5x signal improvement) while still not having the phone show an extra “bar”. This means that often times performance is seen when you have the ability to make and hold calls in areas where you were previously unable to. You may also see better battery life because the phone isn’t having to work as hard to find and hold a signal.

      Should you decide to give us another try we would be happy to work with you to help make sure you are experiencing all that Reach Antenna has to offer. Please feel free to reach out to us at 1-855-862-4090 with any questions you may have. Antenna79

  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Seems to help

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a signal boost at our place in SW Oklahoma where the coverage is weak in the area. The antenna seems to help some in this area.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works good for wifi

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It worked well for the wifi. I had hoped it would help the phone signal. Unfortunately it didn't help the phone reception.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Recommend people needs limited signal improved

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to apply on my phone; Not sure it work or not; if does will be very limited improved; Price is too high;

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Seems to work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my mother whos phone doesnt's seem to get great reception everywhere. Seems to help.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Placebo2?

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really I cannot confirm the 1.5X claim but in any case I have the feeling that is working... very easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Effective Way to Boost Reception

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Useful product for Iphone users. I work in an industrial complex inside a metal blast proof trailer. Without the Reach Antenna, I had 1 bar of reception and SpeedTest.net said I had 3Mb/sec download speed. With the Reach Antenna I usually maintain 2 bars, and have 6-8Mb/sec. Call quality was unaffected but my ability to receive emails and stream Pandora is drastically improved.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as advertised. After installation I had no dropped calls, and signal is a bit stronger in certain rooms.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I see better signal with phone when going through roads with bad signal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great help

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great but not excellent, a modest boost for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love this

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this antenna. Helps pick up signal when you barely have any.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    just as described

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    fits to iphone very nice, comes with easy on applicator. The antenna did not seem to help my situation any. We live in the country among hills and trees and just do not get a good enough signal to amplify. It might work for you in your situation ?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works great when it stays attached to the phone.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my son as his phone had trouble getting a signal, especially at school. Others with different carriers didn't seem to have a problem. The device has adhesive to stick to the back of the phone and worked great. He was thrilled. Unfortunately, the adhesive isn't very good and so the device slips and then doesn't work. Very frustrating to my son. I was thinking about getting one for my phone, but not after seeing that there are issues with the device staying in place.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Reception

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Helps at times

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    On very weak towers will not work. As in Church with metal roof before i could receive some calls but not all. Now none.Only used in activites at church

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from ReachAntenna
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      Reach Antenna is always working to strengthen you signal, but there are a variety of variables that can affect your performance. It is important to know that we designed our Reach Antennas to be used (1) with a case and (2) also when held in your hand so how you are using it and what case you have are factors in performance. You signal is also affected by other external factors like weather and network congestion.

      We would be happy to work with you to help make sure you are experiencing all that Reach Antenna has to offer. Please reach out to us at 1-855-862-4090. Antenna79

  • Pros mentioned:
    Signal strength

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Average, Maybe

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have I noticed improvements in signal strength? Sometimes. Does it increase data speeds, no. This is similar to the antennas you could purchase years ago to place in the battery compartment of a cell phone. Personally I do not think it is worth the amount of money it costs for the benefit it is supposed to achieve. Can't really recommend it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Antenna79
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      We are glad to hear you have seen some improvement in your signal strength. Please know that Reach Antenna is always working to strengthen your signal, but that doesn’t always translate into “bars” on your screen so you may not realize what it is doing for you. Often times Reach Antenna performance is seen when you have the ability to make and hold calls in areas where you were previously unable to. You may also have better battery life because the phone isn’t working as hard to find and hold a signal.

      It is also important to know that Reach Antenna has been tested with independent labs and its performance validated as shown in a video we created documenting our testing. In the video you will see live data with improved performance in real life situations, as tested by independent third party labs. You can see it at: http://www.reachantenna.com/drivetest.

      We designed Reach Antenna to be used (1) with a case and (2) held in your hand, so how you are using it and what case you have are factors in performance. We would be happy to work with you to help make sure you are experiencing all that Reach Antenna has to offer. Please reach out to us at 1-855-862-4090 so we can answer any questions you may have. Antenna79

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