weBoost - Drive Sleek 4G LTE Cell Phone Signal Booster - Black

Name: weBoost - Drive Sleek 4G LTE Cell Phone Signal Booster - Black
Brand: weBoost
SKU: 5958501
Rating: 4.1 (115 reviews)

Model: 470135

SKU: 5958501

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Key Specs
- Brand Compatibility: Universal
- Model Compatibility: Universal
- Networks Supported: 3G, 4G, LTE
General
- Product Name: Drive Sleek 4G LTE Cell Phone Signal Booster
- Brand: weBoost
- Model Number: 470135
- Color: Black
Compatibility
- Brand Compatibility: Universal
- Model Compatibility: Universal
- Carrier Compatibility: Universal
Signal
- Impedance: 50 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Networks Supported: 3G, 4G, LTE
- Maximum Gain: 23 decibels (Measurement of the signal booster's maximum amplification (gain). The higher the number, the more the signal is amplified. For example, gain of 10 dB equals 10x the original signal strength, 20 dB equals 100x, etc.)
- FCC Certified: true (Indicates whether the product has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), an independent government agency responsible for regulating all interstate communications. The FCC mark denotes that electromagnetic interference from the product is within approved limits set by the agency.)
Features
- Power Source: Plug-in
- LED Indicator(s): true
Other
- UPC: 811815026976

Strengthen your phone’s 4G reception while you’re on the road with the weboost Drive Sleek cradle signal booster. Its powerful outside antenna detects an accessible 4G/LTE or 3G signal and transmits it to the booster unit for enhanced data reception. This versatile weboost Drive Sleek cradle signal booster is compatible with all US and Canadian network providers.

Works on every network and with all U.S. carriers: Allows drivers to enjoy stronger cell signals on every network and with all U. S. carriers-including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint.
Adjustable design: Easily fits any phone or hotspot between 5.1" and 7.5" in length.
Reduces dropped calls in remote areas: The weBoost Drive Sleek signal booster offers fewer dropped calls, better voice quality, faster mobile internet, and greater hotspot capability even in remote locations.
Built-in charger: Featuring a 12VDC power cord (cigarette lighter) along with a USB-A power cord for rapid USB mobile device charging for your phone or cellular device.
Quick placement antenna: A powerful magnet-mount and an adhesive disk for non-magnetic roofs help to keep the antenna secured on the roof of your vehicle.
Tool-free installation: Includes a user-friendly guide to help ensure quick, easy, and hassle-free setup in any type of car, truck, van, or SUV.

Whats Included

Magnetic Vent Mount (for Cradle)
Outside Antenna
Power Supply
Signal Booster
Sleek Cradle

Q: Can you put an iPad and jetpack to the booster?

A: You can use a jet pack, or a, cell phone. But an iPad won't fit in the cradle.. you "might" get an improved cellular signal right next to the cradle..but get very far away from the cradle and you won't pickup any of the boosted signal. I use my phone in the cradle..and turn its mobile hotspot function on.

Q: I work in the oilfield and I have AT&T and hardly have service on my iPhone X how much would this improve me service

A: I also live in a very rural area and have issues with no service on my phone. This web boost really does work to increase your service. I can now talk on the phone down entire roads without ever dropping the call where I use to have no service at all.

Q: I live and work in areas where there isn't any cell phone towers and don't get any signal at all. Will this help get any signal?

A: It amplifies the signal ; so you do need a signal . Even a really weak one will be amplified. I drive through the mountains and have been into a mountain tunnel 1 mile deep on both sides. It held the signal all the way through and too the other side. (In the past I would loose the signal 1/10th of a mile into the same tunnel in the past. - this was in Va and I've tested it over 10X going each way through that and 3 other tunnels with great success)

Q: Will this work with xfinity mobile?

A: yes ; it amplifies all cellular signals no matter the carrier.

Q: It will work all over country. Because I am seaman. I can use for any android phone

A: It works with my Android and my cell provider in the oilfields of Texas. It also helped in New Mexico.

Q: Is this booster compatible with Verizon?

A: The booster is compatible with every service provider

Q: Will this work in high vertical too ie an aircraft cruising at or below 8000 feet? A friend has a private plane that would like to have phone signal way up in the sky. Or do cell towers not have the right output angle for such high flying?

A: undefined

Q: Will this work with a verizon i phone 8 plus?

A: This is not based on type of phone or carrier. It is a cradle that you place the phone in with an external antenna. It will work with any carrier and phone (that will fit in the cradle.)

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the signal strength, noting consistent increases and improved cellular reception. The installation process is also praised for its simplicity and ease. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the mount, citing issues with adjustability and potential for pinching. Additionally, a few customers have mentioned that the booster tends to get warm during operation.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Got a Measurable Boost
After installation which takes some time and planning (I spent about 30 minutes in the Phoenix Summer heat doing the installation). If done in the order instructed, lay out the cables starting with the antenna on the roof, as it will determine where the "booster block" must be installed. From there run the power to your 12V cigarette outlet; and then mount the phone with the provided vent clip and run wire from the phone holder back to the "booster block". Make sure the white led on the top of the phone holder comes on, I had to fiddle with the cigarette outlet connector to get a good connection, in some cars you might need the car to be running, in other you'll have power all the time. Once you see the white led is illuminated on the cell phone holder you know you have the booster installed and operational. The top of the cell phone holder pulls up to accommodate various sizes of phones. First I just looked at the cell phone bars my phone which went from 3 to (sometimes 4) out of 5 in my neighborhood. But I live in an area surrounded by hills/mountains, so there are places where I expect to drop calls. I'll get to that after some more testing With the help of gadgetguy11, I placed my iPhone 6 in Field Test Mode to check out the signal in actual dB numbers, not just in the number of bars, which are not a dependable indicator. Here is how to place an iPhone in Field Test Mode: Dial *3001#12345#* then press Call. On the upper left hand part of the screen you'll see the dB reading. With boost OFF, my iPhone read -102dB (see photo of phone in cradle without the white LED, meaning the Booster is OFF). With boost ON, my iPhone read -86dB. So how much is 16dB of signal increase (102dB - 86dB)? **** 16 dB is 20 times the power! **** Now for the test that I expected to fail (or pass if this thing worked) I drove a winding road up and over some hills where I frequently loose call phone service when driving (that i refer to as my local AT&T black hole). A started a call with my with my wife, and began my drive. Around the problem corner, into the valley, and my call remained connected, my bars dropped to 1 and 2 but my conversation continued and then back to 3 bars less than 1000' feet away. I turned around and went back the other direction, starting with 3-4 bars, when the road started to dip (where I expected the dropout) I saw the bars go to 1 then none, but I still had the call...I thought, then it was gone (but I still showed LTE service), on the way back I was driving more slowly. I reconnected from 50' from where the call dropped, all good again 1 to 2 bars thought. I repeated the test, going more slowly the first direction again, no problem. I turned around, repeating the test that failed last time, and this time the call stayed connected. So in an specific area I knew to be a problem area (probably dropping over 90% of my calls without the booster, I had some success, but still not completely corrected. The "numbers" told me I had a better signal, I saw an improvement where I'd hoped to. Less than 1/4 mile from where I live I get 5 bar service all the time, but I live against some good size hills in north Phoenix where OTA HD tv service is hit and miss (not saying cell service is the same, but mountains effect both). I just returned from a trip from Las Vegas, on route 60 where cell service is quite poor, I wish I'd had this booster on that trip to see what difference it would have made. Well I'm heading that way in Nov, I'll try to update this review when I've had a change to test it in a wider variety of areas. Now would I recommend it... probably if you think you have a problems, or have a lot of dropped calls from your car. If you don't you probably don't need it. But you could always try it, installation is non-invasive (no tools/holes required), and see if it helps you.
Posted 8 years ago by 3Tcubed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Full 12dB Signal Boost With Pictures to Prove it!
The weBoost DRIVE SLEEK 4G cellular booster is a low profile, inconspicuous device, where nothing shows except for a tiny modern outside antenna on the roof of the vehicle & the cradle for inside the passenger compartment. Everything needed for the plug and play installation is included with very simple instructions. There is even a toll free help line, if you have any questions. The cradle is spring loaded, designed to fit the smallest to the largest cellphones in their cases. My cellphone is an Apple iPhone 6S Plus with Tech21 Case. It fit with plenty of room to spare. Wilson sells an optional Home & Office Accessory Kit to enable this Booster to work in that venue. This Booster is made for one user: one cell phone. I placed my iPhone 6S Plus in Field Test Mode to check out the signal in actual dB numbers, not just in the number of bars, which can vary widely & is not a dependable indicator. Here is how to place an iPhone in Field Test Mode: Dial *3001#12345#* then press Call. On the upper left hand part of the screen you'll see the dB reading. See my 2) photos that show Boost ON with white LED & Boost OFF with no LED. With boost OFF, my iPhone read -118dB (see photo of phone in cradle without the white LED, meaning the Booster is OFF). With boost ON, my iPhone read -106dB (see photo showing the white LED on the booster, meaning the Booster is ON). So how much is 12dB of signal increase (118dB - 106dB)? **** 12 dB is 16 times the power! **** dB gain is measured exponentially. For every +3 dB gain translates to doubling the signal strength. For every +10 dB is 10 times the signal strength. 12 dB is 16 times the power! Summary: The weBoost DRIVE SLEEK 4G cellular booster performs as advertised. A 16X signal increase will reduce dropped calls, extend cell phone battery life, as the phone does not need to work as hard to communicate with the nearest cell tower. In weak cell signal areas, you will experience clearer communication by avoiding digital signal breakup where portions of the conversation would have been chopped off. This is a very easy to install solution to overcome those weak "cell signal blues". I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!
Posted 8 years ago by gadgetguy11
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Consistently Adds One Bar!
I was skeptical at first of this product - how will it magically repeat and boost my cell phone signal with NO connection to my cell phone. Turns out they've done an expert job with all the pieces in this kit and it works. Not only that it works WELL! Keep in mind there are limitations to this kind of tech - cellular radio signals are mostly line of sight, which means if there's something between you and the tower, or some kind of obstacle, this isn't going to overcome that, but it may help. I find this kit to be the equivalent of being able to stand on the roof and hold my phone over my head and see how many bars I get. The pieces in the box are smartly labeled steps 1 thru 5. Everything has well made cables and connectors and the order of things makes sense for assembling the pieces needed inside and outside the car separately, as well as plenty (maybe too much) cable for each piece. The power adapter also has a USB port on it so you're not completely giving up your power port when you plug it in. The main unit is designed to be stashed somewhere (under the seat, in the glove box, etc) so it can be hidden. The cradle is spring loaded, instead of the ratchet adjustment I would have expected, but It seemed to hold on to my iPhone 7 just time in a case. The Cradle is a neat little piece of technology in itself - it's designed to use a version of the popular magnetic vent mounts, and it comes with one. It also has a power indicator light that glows white so you know when the device is active. A nice little indicator for a passive booster like this. The cradle itself is actually low profile enough that you can bring the phone to your ear and talk when your phone is docked in the cradle i thought this was a nice touch. As far as signal boosting goes this thing consistently added one bar, and sometimes two. It wasn't earth shattering by any means, but there were cases when I used it that it meant the difference between 1xrtt and 3g, or 3G and LTE. I think the price point is a little high for what you get, and I found myself wishing that a semi-permanent power cable had been included since this is definitely designed for longer term use. WeBoost does sell a number of compatible accessories for it, but of course that's above and beyond what you get in the box. Overall it does what it's advertised to do, consistently and well. When you need added signal, you NEED more bars, just like this device gives you. I'm going to try it in a semi permanent installation in an RV next, which is where I think i'll use it the most, and also test it with a wireless hotspot to see how it helps my internet.
Posted 8 years ago by dronedad