I need a real boost!
Currently using either my AT&T Velocity Jetpack or my Verizon 8800L Jetpack for internet access. Need high speed reliable service for my job while RV'ing across our great country! Disappointed with pe...
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GordonThree wrote:pianotuna wrote:
Sometimes adding a booster may actually slow data rates. It depends on whether 'mimo' is being used by the device. I'm not sure if there is a booster that had 'mimo' enabled.
x2 for a booster with MIMO, as that's where the speed comes from, multiple radios inside the phone working together on different channels.
like mentioned a few posts pack, a booster could slow your speed, since they often only use one outdoor and one indoor antenna
I've seen this with my Wilson Sleek (now called WeBoost). I only use it when the phone can't get reception on its own, as it does slow down the speed quite a bit.
one outdoor and one indoor antenna has nothing to do with mimo. it's a function of how many frequencies the booster will support simultaneously. One antenna will support transmission and receptions on many frequencies.
But as I mentioned earlier, I've seen the lowest data rate when there is only one nearby transmitter and your in a location with many users. (E.G. a crowded campground) And data ratek varied noticeably during the day, worst in morning and evening/night, much better from about 10am till 4pm or so when people were either gone or not using data.
And in reasonably strong signal areas booster at best didn't change the data rate, at times would reduce data rate.
