Customers appreciate the signal strength of the Home 3G Cellular Signal Booster. Users report improved call reception and increased signal bars, with some experiencing a transition from no service to reliable connectivity.
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Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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I first tried the window mount, but because I live in a very hilly area, I could not get a strong enough signal. I mounted the unit on a pole at the apex of my roof and ran the coax cable through the attic and an interior wall and got an excellent signal. The instructions indicate that it is only rated for 2 rooms, but I get a good signal in at least 4 rooms. I got the 3g version on sale and am well pleased.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It works.
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Ok this is the key to this device: proper installation. If you do not have the reception antenna the recommended distance from the transmit antenna, you will not get USABLE signal for your devices. The reception antenna that comes with this device is omnidirectional. It works ok. I am looking at buying a directional antenna to boost my input signal. With the omni antenna you will only get the signal you would receive if you were standing at the reception antenna with your phone in hand. It takes the signal from outside and sends it inside. The directional antenna will increase the signal strength before sending it inside because you are pointing it directly at the source. You can get a tower location nearest you from your provider. Also be aware, you must register this device with your local provider.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Signal strength
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It has improved my signal from 0-1 or 2 bars
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I live in a "valley" so it's pretty much a dead zone unless I go outside. I installed the booster on top my roof and it has given me 1-2 bars. At times, I even get 3 bars. Friends have come over and they have 3 or 4 bars so it depends on what tower you go through because we all have straight talk, but different phones and different towers. I do have to be in the same room with the signal booster or I get 0 bars. If I were in a better location, it would probably work much better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from weBoost Customer Support
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The Home 3G is meant to cover up to 1,000 feet on average. If the starting signal is weak, we could see that coverage fall to even less on the inside. Sometimes in situations where the signals are very low outside, we recommend a larger booster to accomplish more inside coverage area. We would be more than happy to work with you directly to see if another booster might best fit your needs. You can reach us by phone at 866-294-1660. You can also ask questions through our online help desk:
https://www.weboost.com/us/support-center/
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
I returned this product
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After setting up the booster I did receive cell phone signal in my house, however, the system needed to be placed outside the house with a thick cable running inside. This made it impossible to close the window. The wires on this system make it ugly and frustrating.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from weBoost Customer Support
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to see that you experienced frustration through the installation process of the Home 3G. We do offer a flat window entry cable, which will allow for routing the cables through a window area when possible. The window will then be able to shut completely. We do anticipate the cable to be rolled out into our kits in the near future. In some applications, the outdoor antenna can be placed in a window area, but we recommend installing it outside on the roof when possible for best results. Please feel free to reach out to us for additional questions and concerns, and for information on the window entry cable. You can reach us here through our online support center here:
http://support.weboost.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Partially works.
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It helped in receiving calls but sending was not so good. One of the frequencies showed green but the other was only yellow or red. My daughter lives in a very hilly and remote area. Good operation depends on your area. We returned to store.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from weBoost Customer Support
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I am sorry to see that the Home 3G did not work for your application. Unfortunately, we are not able to help every situation. The yellow lights indicate an overload at the external antenna, while the red indicates oscillation between internal and external antenna. Until the lights are green, the unit will generally not work optimally. We would love to work with you directly to take readings at the home to see if any of our boosters would be a better fit. You can reach us here through our online support center:
http://support.weboost.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great boost for my cell phone
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I work in a 40' x 80' metal building and did not get coverage. Now I have 4 bars and can receive calls, text, etc. Great product!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
As advertised
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ThisDevice does as it was described in the literature. The only shortcoming at all the fact that you need to put one of the receivers morning outside window and run a long wire if this was Bluetooth it may work better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Didn't help
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While I think the product is good, it did not work for my application. I believe the outdoor version of the product with a bigger booster would have made a difference.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from weBoost Customer Support
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The Home 3G is our smaller home solution, which can cover up to about 1,000 square feet. We are happy to go over a more detailed recommendation for your application. Many cell phones have the ability to take signal strength readings, which are helpful in determining which booster would be a better fit, and how it will perform. You can reach us through our online help desk here:
https://www.weboost.com/us/support-center/
Or by phone:
866-294-1660.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
works great in the mountains and anywhere else
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I purchased the booster to use in the mountains of NC because there is no internet service available. It works great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Didn't do anything for me....
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Lots of set up, including drilling holes to install outside the house for the best results. I tried the indoor install and it didn't do anything for my service.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from weBoost Customer Support
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We always recommend doing a soft install first, to ensure the booster will perform optimally before a permanent install. The Home 3G is our smallest home solution, capable of covering up to 1,000 square feet depending on outside signal. There are times where we need to recommend moving up to a larger system to cover more inside area, due to weaker outside signal. We recommend reaching out to us for a more detailed recommendation. We can walk through signal strength readings with you to determine if there is a larger system that will boost your carrier more optimally. You can reach us through our online help center:
https://www.weboost.com/us/support-center/
Or by phone: 866-294-1660.
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Boost cell signal in home
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Works great. Can now use phones all over house. Had no signal before installing booster
I would recommend this to a friend
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Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works well
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We went from no service to no dropped calls! I wish I had bought it years ago!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Gets signal now in building.
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My iPhone works now in a steel building. Before I would miss all calls and texts
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Seems to work
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Product should probably be offered with black cabling.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not worth the money
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This boosters inside and outside antennas are very small. It worked good if you were about 2 feet from the inside antenna, but if you went 4 feet or further you would loose the signal.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from weBoost Customer Support
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Thank you for taking the time to review the product. I am sorry you are having some issues with the broadcast area of the product. Cellular boosters work like a megaphone – the stronger or louder the starting signal, the further that signal is broadcast, or heard. If you whisper into a megaphone, you will hear the whisper a little further than before. But if you yell into a megaphone, you will hear your voice a LOT further away. Similarly, a weak signal outside, boosted through a cellular booster, can cover a small inside area (where otherwise you would have little signal). Likewise, if your outside signal is stronger, you will get a much bigger coverage area. I would like to help you find the best signal area for your external antenna to see if we can help you increase your broadcast area. You can reach out to me here: http://support.weboost.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Did not work for me
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Needed a more powerful model with a roof mount omnidirectional antenna, tower is only 1/2 mile away.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from weBoost Customer Support
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The Home 3G is our smallest in home booster. We typically say it should cover up to 1,000 square feet inside, depending on outside starting signal. If you have line of site on a tower, or a strong signal in one direction, we recommend using a kit with an omni directional antenna. For a small home we recommend the Connect 4G (approx. up to 2,300 square ft.), and for a large home, we recommend the Connect 4G-X (up to 7,500 square ft.). The coverage inside will largely depend on the outside signal. We encourage reaching out to us, as we can walk you through signal readings outside which can determine which booster would be the best fit for your situation. You can reach us through our online help center:
https://www.weboost.com/us/support-center/
Or by Phone:
866-294-1660.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not working for me
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We have a home with a metal roof in addition to us being in a hard to reach location. This product did not end up helping us. It could be an installation issue because we did that ourselves but I would think there would be some improvement and there is not.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product
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This is a good product, I needed this product to get better reception in my home.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great signal booster for the price
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I live in a mountainous region where I can only get one bar if I stand on the roof. I went to Best Buy and found this unit on sale for half price and took a chance. It came with a window mount or a clasp to affix it to an eternal pole. I tried the window mount and could not get a good consistent signal. I mounted it to a pole at the apex of my roof and ran the coax cable through the attic and down through an interior wall. This is a little work but not beyond the capabilities of a typical handyman. After completing the installation, I received 4 bars on the second story of my house and 2 bars in the basement. The unit is only rated for 2 rooms, but that appears to be conservative. I am well pleased with the coverage and the first person I called said that the clarity was better than normal. According the salesman the 4g model is better if you want to use the internet, but I just needed better phone coverage.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Signal strength
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy with confidence!!
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If you live somehwere that you dont get service inside and find your self by a window or going outside to just get service this is PERFECT it basically takes the service from outside and brings it in. If there is no service outside dont expect to have 5 bars of 4g lol. GREAT PRODUCT THANK YOU!!