5G coverage in buildings is a topic that has long-since been on the tongue of our founder and CEO, Hongtao Zhan. His thoughts on the subject have been shared on many publications throughout the industry and, most recently, he was a featured guest in RCR Wireless News’ webinar How to Bring 5G In-Building. We had…
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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.
Hotspot Booster: How to Get Better Service for MiFi WiFi
MiFi hotspots are mobile devices that use 3G and 4G LTE signals to create personal WiFi service for your mobile devices—such as cell phones, tablets, or laptops. These devices are portable, battery-powered, and can deliver reliable WiFi service when you would otherwise have none. These hotspots are a game-changer for on-the-go wireless internet coverage, allowing…
How to Find Cell Tower Locations: The Complete Guide
Every cell phone carrier touts having better cell service than their competitors. To prove it, they will often use a coverage map, which uses a series bright spots to represent the size of the carrier’s network. However, keep in mind that maps are unregulated and can often misleading. For example, the AT&T Coverage Map will…
Signal Booster vs Microcell vs Active DAS
Today we going to talk through all of the solutions that can improve weak cell service for small, medium and large buildings. It’s been 30 years since cellular was introduced and many of us are still struggling with poor cell reception. And, with 5G coming soon, predictions suggest in-building coverage could get quite a bit…
AT&T Coverage Map
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 12%….
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…