The advent of cellular technology has empowered millions of people that had to make do with inadequate or even non existent communication facilities. It has also changed the way that people work because it is no longer be necessary to be at the office in order to communicate with clients ans colleagues. One main problem has always been the fact that there are areas with no or very weak reception. Now, however, with a signal booster Austin cell phone owners can enjoy constant reliable reception.

There are two major factors that influence the reliability and strength of cellular reception. The first is the distance from the tower and the other is physical obstructions. Service providers establish their networks by means of towers that receives the signals and pass them on to the next tower. Those on the edge of the footprint of a tower may experience unreliable reception. Mountains, buildings and even trees can also cause reduced reception.

The answer to poor reception is to use an amplifier. These devices are designed to address the two main causes of poor reception. In the first instance, they amplify weak electronic signals before transmitting them again to a specified area and in the second instance they bypass any obstruction to make sure that a designated area enjoys strong and reliable reception.

These amplifiers are not very complicated devices. An antenna is installed at a location that enjoys strong reception, normally on the roof of a building. The signal is then passed to an indoors amplifier by means of a cable. After amplification the signals are retransmitted to the area where better reception is required. The system also works in reverse. The signals from the phone is amplified before being transmitted back to the tower.

There are three very important factors that will determine the type of amplification system that will be necessary. Firstly, it is necessary to consider the carriers that will need to be supported by the system. These devices amplify only very specific frequencies and each carrier uses different frequencies. Some users may require a system that will support multiple carriers and will then require a special omnidirectional antenna.

The strength of the reception also need to be taken into consideration. The weaker the reception, the stronger the amplifier needs to be. Yet another factor is the area that needs better reception. The bigger the area, the stronger the required amplifier will need to be. The layout of the area is also important. If reception is required on only one floor, a simple dome antenna will be sufficient. However, if reception is required across several floors it will be necessary to install a panel antenna.

There are also systems for individual use. Specialized amplifying systems are available for use in vehicles and boats. With these systems the networks that need to be carried is the main consideration. Then there is a type of cradle that is designed to work with one specific device. These systems are the most affordable but will only work when the device is in the cradle.

Cellular phones have certainly revolutionized communication. The technology is affordable and empowering. Problems with weak reception have now found a solution in the form of devices that amplifies even the weakest signals.