Everything you need to know about the AT&T coverage map for the US. In 2019 AT&T ranks as the best network for 3G cell coverage and the third best 4G LTE coverage in the United States. Looking at T-Mobile vs Verizon coverage, the AT&T 4G coverage map trails T-Mobile by 1% and Verizon by…
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The SureCall Blog covers the signal booster basics. Readers that are new to boosters might want to read What is a Signal Booster, How To Get Better Cell Service, or a post that includes everything you could possibly want to know about a Verizon signal booster. On the other hand, for those interested in the more technical side, we’ve got information like What is GSM, CDMA and TDMA or What is DB Gain that have enough technical depth to thrill even the biggest tech geek.
What Is Signal Booster Attenuation?
More power is not always better, at least not with signal boosters. What is Attenuation? Based on the cellular environment or the size of the building, the best performance from the signal booster may be achieved by lessening the power the booster is putting-out. This is called attenuation. Adjusting attenuation is like fine-tuning the cell…
Passive DAS vs Active DAS
Today we’re going to give you a better understanding of what the heck people are talking about when they say DAS. You might already know the term DAS but are you familiar with the difference between Active DAS and Passive DAS? When you’re looking into the different ways to improve cell service for office or…
Helpful Info About Enterprise Cell Signal Boosters
Cell reception is no longer considered a luxury to most cell phone users; it’s a modern-day necessity. While it used to be common for a workplace’s cell reception to be hit-or-miss, now employees and employers almost unilaterally insist on strong reception. Many executives and managers whose work transcends outside of the office use cell phones…
Future Leaders Scholarship Spring 2019: Now Open
Meet the Winter 2018 winner of SureCall’s Future Leaders Scholarship and learn how to enter for the Spring 2019 program. SureCall, the performance leading cell phone signal booster manufacturer, is now accepting submissions for the Spring 2019 campaign of the SureCall Future Leaders Scholarship Program. The winner of the upcoming scholarship campaign will receive…
What’s the Difference Between GSM, CDMA, & TDMA?
In the United States, there are two primary types of telecommunications standards for cellular networks: GSM and CDMA. The terms can get a little confusing since they often not only represent the standard but also the transmission method of digital data. In general, GSM and CDMA standards by their authentication practices. GSM is used nearly…
Easy Fixes for Better Signal Booster Performance
Getting less boost from your signal booster than usual? Try these quick and easy fixes for better signal booster performance. Cell phone signal boosters are a great way to improve your cell service for all cell carriers, cell phones, tablets, and other cellular devices. A stronger signal not only means clearer, more reliable calls, but…
What is dB Gain? Why Does it Matter?
What is dB gain? How can I check my dB signal strength? What is good dB signal? In electronics, a gain is the increase of power or amplitude of a signal from an input to an output port. This is usually done by adding energy from a power supply to the signal. Gain is…
10 Free Ways to Get Better Cell Service [+Infographic]
Get better cell service next time you have bad cell reception with these 10 free tips. Hello?…… Hellllooo?…… Hello?!…… HELLO?!!……. You can say it as many ways as you like but, we’re sorry to say, it’s not going to have any impact on getting that call to connect with the person on the…
2019 5G Mini Guide
Quick-read summaries of 5G in 2019 for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, smartphones and devices. The topic of 5G in 2019 and 2020 is the primetime point of focus by CES keynote presenters, showcasing tech product innovators, and the first thing out of most attendees mouths. In relation to its 4G LTE predecessor, 5G, which some…