Customers praise the antenna for improving signal strength and battery life. The antenna is also lauded for its ease of use and installation. Some customers, however, report no improvement in reception and continued dropped calls. A few customers mention case compatibility issues and concerns about the adhesive.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Improve your phone's performance!
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The Reach Antenna is easy to attach and easy to remove. I use it on my iPhone 6.This was a great purchase decision for someone always on the go like me. It is very convenient. I get better coverage and more battery life. I never leave home without it. This product comes highly recommended by me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Accessory for an iPhone 5s
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I really like the Reach Antenna because it makes my iPhone get better coverage, battery life and I haven't had any dropped calls since I have been using the Reach Antenna. I think it is a great product and I will definitely recommend it to all of the people that I know that have iPhones.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Adhesive, Reception
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Worked as advertised (mostly)
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The ReachAntenna has the ability to marginally improve your signal quality, but it isn't guaranteed to work in every direction and in every situation. It also requires that you supply your own case that has no metal in the case itself.
The problem I encountered with the "antenna" is that it is applied as a thick, cardboard-like sticker and the adhesive would occasionally dislodge.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Internet speed
Cons mentioned:
Reception
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Didn't do what I bought it for!
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It made the Internet work faster in areas where I get good reception, but it failed to work in dead zone areas like my house, and work! Which is where I spend 75% of my time. At least I can say I tried it... didn't work for me may work for you! Best buy has the best return policy, 15 days is more than enough time to try it out!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Cons mentioned:
Case compatibility, Dropped calls
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Doesn't work!
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I tried out this antenna because I had been having problems with dropped calls on my iPhone 6.
I followed the instructions for installing the Reach Antenna on my iPhone 6. After the installation, my Otterbox Defender case did not fit properly.
I really wanted this device to work, but it just doesn't.
After putting this device on, I still had the same problem with dropped calls. In fact, now my phone will regularly display 3G when my wife's iPhone 6 is displaying LTE. Additionally, internet data loads slower than it used to.
I would return this item if i could. :(
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from ReachAntenna
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We have rigorously tested Reach Antenna and created a video documenting our testing. We would like you to watch the video. 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 would also like to connect with you to learn more about your situation so we can work with you to ensure you experience all Reach Antenna has to offer. Please give us a call so we can assist you. You can reach us at 1-855-862-4090.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid Product
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I purchased the ReachAntenna to provide me with greater coverage when traveling. I stream music that I have stored in the cloud so coverage is vital (at least if I want to listen to music). I was skeptical at first but I have actually noticed enhanced performance. For the price, I definitely recommend this antenna for anyone struggling with coverage issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Cons mentioned:
Dropped calls
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works ok
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Works ok, I saw a minor increase in my signal. Works for what I needed it though, I was always having dropped calls in my home, haven't had any more after buying this. Get about two signal bars now instead of one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It's OK
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I have AT&T for my mobile service. Enough said. They are not the greatest. What I have found is you can not go by how many bars are showing you have to go by if it works. And my phone does work sometimes in places that it did not before. But definitely not all. I live in MI and it's pretty flat but we do have a lot of trees. Bottom line: probably not worth the $40. Wait for a deal of the day for $20 or less.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
definitely improved signal
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I work in a total dead zone in the middle of our building. My phone didn't get any reception before using the antenna extender, but now it gets about half signal. Not that it's blazing fast, but compared to the fact that NO ONE around me gets signal, this definitely works. As others mentioned, it increased battery life some and makes an already good connection even faster.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It seems like its a little better...
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Okay so I figured i was about to get ripped off with this thing but hey best buy give you 14 days to return it so I thought I would try it and after my 2 weeks with it I have decided that it's okay. In ares where I was getting one bar I'm now getting like 2 and some areas where the signal dropped out I'm holding on with one. Is it worth 40 bucks? I don't know but I decided to keep it and not return it so it was enough for me. If you buy this don't expect miracles but in some weaker areas you may notice a little jump. In areas where you already had 3+ bars who cares.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not convinced
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We have terrible cell phone reception at our house. You can be sitting in the same spot and get no service one minute and 2 bars the next. I have noticed that in certain spots of my house I have been getting a stronger signal. I'm not sure if it is due to this product or something else. I do not think it was worth the money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not sure how much it helps
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I found I had service in more rural parts of india outside Bangalore but I still get 3G service in spots near my home in rural Minnesota. It doesn't seem to help my speed but I do see that my battery drain is less. I'm giving it a try in Europe and northwest England next. I'm happy enough if it helps my battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Reception
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works as advertised
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Most of the reviews I saw were positive so I decided to buy this and hope for the best. I had regularly experienced dropped calls and poor connections while driving and connected to the car audio via Bluetooth. I have no scientific tests to prove it but after about a month using the Reach antenna those issues have seemingly been eliminated entirely. Well worth the money.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Reception
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Ante a for iPhone 6
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This item may provide some minimal help. I purchased this to try and improve my reception for t mobile iPhone 6 but have seen no significant improvement. Difficult to know if this might help with another carrier but if t mobile save your money I think this is a carrier issue not a phone issue.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Adhesive
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Boost phone reception
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We live in the country where the reception is pretty sketchy. My husband bought this item for his phone so I decided to try it on mine. Problem I had was that there was not enough adhesive to attach the antennae to the back of my phone. I am still having trouble receiving and placing calls though my husband's phone doesn't seem to be having the same problems. So not really sure about the product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Signal strength
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works pretty well
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Seems to make a little of a difference. It sticks on easy and works well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Signal strength
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Over Rated
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I was told that this antenna will pick up stronger signals and save battery life. Not convinced. I wanted to return it, but because of the adhesive it is a permanent fixture on my phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from ReachAntenna
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Please be aware that performance is not always noticeable on your phone screen so it may seem as if you are not having a benefit when you actually are. Oftentimes performance is seen when you have the ability to make and hold calls in areas where you were previously unable to. 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.
We would like to understand more about how you are using Reach Antenna and measuring its performance. We are confident it is working for you more than you may realize, but if you must remove it from your phone it is easy to do so with the removal tool included in the package. If you need assistance you can reach us at 1-855-862-4090.
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Some improvement!
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This antenna does improve the signal somewhat but not quite to the hype of the packaging or in-store display. Yes it helps but I would temper your expectations. It does help, but it is not the panacea of answers to your signal problems.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from ReachAntenna
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Reach Antenna is always working to strengthen your signal – more than you may realize. It is important to note that we designed Reach Antenna to be used (1) with a case and (2) also when held in a hand or up against a head. We would like to learn more about how you are using your Reach Antenna and measuring its performance. Please give our team a call so we can work with you to make sure you experience all that Reach Antenna has to offer. You can reach us at 1-855-862-4090.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Doesn’t work as advertised.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really wanted this product to work and after using it for several months I removed it. I noticed no change and at times my signal was worse. There was no benefit from using this product than wasting my money. Regardless of what the manufacturer says on how to use it no one should have to make additional modification to make the product work. It should function right out of the box the end user is not your beta tester and this product should have never made the shelves.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Antenna79
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Please know that Reach Antenna does not require any modifications for use on your phone. We designed Reach Antenna to be used (1) with your existing case and (2) also when held in your hand so how you are using it and what case you have are factors in performance.
We have tested it extensively and created a video documenting our testing. We would like you to watch the video. 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 would like 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 work with you.
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
OK Option
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At times it seems that the Reach Antenna - Antenna for Apple® iPhone® 6 and iPhone 6s works and at other times it seems like it interferes with the signal. This would be a personal judgement purchase.