signal booster

starry_eyed_4

I am looking for something like the Sure Signal that Vodaphone do but for T- Mobile.
All the things I have come across are really expensive.

I get great signal outside but inside it is really poor, it is an old house with very thick walls.

Any ideas of what I can try ?

Thanks x

Nostromo

Change network ?

starry_eyed_4

I am tied into the contract, to be honest we don't get great signal with any networks in the house.

gas4you

Look on ebay.

there are several signal boosters that have an aerial on your roof and boost the signal indoors.

F_T_Buyer

Will these carry all signals (i.e. for telephone calls and internet) as I get a poor reception at work? I'm with 02, and if these are good I might have to convince the boss to buy it! Do they really work? Any recommendations, is this one any good?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GSM-Mobile-Phone-Signal-Booster-Repeater-O2-Voda-900mhz-/160507343958?pt

Rusty!

They work (2G), but they are illegal.

F_T_Buyer

Rusty! wrote: »

They work (2G), but they are illegal.

Really? Why's that?

I'm with O2 and I'm going to switch to Vodafone because of poor signal at work - but would prefer to stay with O2 to be honest.

Rusty!

Because only the carriers are allowed to broadcast on their frequencies in the UK.

WelshPaul

You need to be licensed to broadcast a gsm signal in the uk by ofcom.

grumbler

Any phone broadcasts the signal, doesn't it? Hence, the only problem is the network signal received and repeated by the booster.
I just wonder why there are no legal boosters connecting to the phone via WiFi or Bluetooth instead (without any internet connection involved)?

F_T_Buyer

If it is illegal I won't even suggest it to my boss. lol.

Thanks.