Getting good cell phone reception isn't as hard as it used to be, but it still happens. I personally live on the 11th story of a downtown building and the reception is horrible. I usually end up hanging up the phone when people call me and using the text message feature instead. I know it is not my phone (Blackberry) because it works great at my office. Since I don't feel like moving my entire life just to increase cell phone reception and raise the number of connection bars I see, I asked several of my friends in the cell phone industry what they thought my best options were.
It was then that I learned of a great new gadget called a "Network Extender" (pictured below). The devices are extremely easy to use. You simply plug the device into any wireless router at your home or office and BOOM! Maximum bars on any cell phone within 150 feet. Not only did I have perfect cell phone reception, all of my friends have noticed it when they come to visit. I even asked my neighbor two doors down and she said that her cell phone had worked perfectly lately. (Which actually led to a conversation about possibly going on a date, but that is neither here nor there)
Prices on these devices can range from $150 to $499. I highly recommend the Verizon Wireless Extender. It cost me $249.99 and includes online and toll-free technical if you have trouble installing it. It was a bit pricey, but absolutely worth it. As an added bonus, I noticed that the internet is going faster on my mobile phone too.Take my advice, this little device can make a big difference.
