Physicist and frequent eFlea participant Eric Einarsson built a yagi antenna to boost the reception and transmission distance for his brother’s cell phone. Eric writes: Here is some information and ...

I was walking through my local Best Buy recently and I came across some passive antenna boosters on sale that basically comprise a flat sticker with some antenna wiring stamped on it. The idea is that ...

For the better part of a year I’ve been trying to test the Wilson Sleek Smartphone Antenna Booster. Problem is, I kept going too far away from civilization. But apparently Death Valley is just far ...

Ever wonder what was inside a cell phone booster, or what it is like to set up or use one? If so, [Kerry Wong]’s got you covered with his teardown of a Cel-Fi Go X Cell Signal Booster by Nextivity.

You might think that having a bad cell signal in your place would be something long lost to technological history. Unfortunately, you’d be surprised at how common ...

Driving can be challenging enough. Driving with a weak or even dead cell phone signal is even worse. With all the functions a cell phone provides like voice calls, texting, traffic alerts, fleet ...

Wi-Ex announced its new zBoost Active Antenna Amplifier designed to provide maximum in-door cell phone signal performance in signal-challenged buildings and demanding applications. The zBoost Active ...

In the never-ending quest to squeeze more power out of less space in our smartphones, researchers in Finland have developed a revolutionary antenna technology that could boost your signal and extend ...

The recent furor over the iPhone 4’s antenna has made consumers aware of the constraints designers face when trying to build sleek, compact gadgets that also get a good connection. Researchers at Rice ...

Cell-phone coverage has come a long way since those “Can you hear me now?” commercials, but there are still some parts of the country where it’s nearly impossible to call a friend without standing in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the sprawling landscapes of rural areas, where serene vistas often come hand in hand with cellular signal challenges, finding the right ...