I need a real boost!

Teeshot1939 wrote:
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 performance of both devices. Wife thinks we need a cell signal booster. Is she right...again? If so, what are your recommendations/experiences? Thanks.......

You can't increase speeds where towers are overloaded or Verizon is not providing their top speeds. Do you have a good signal and poor performance? If so, you need to move! If you have a weak signal you MIGHT improve performance with a signal booster but there is no guarantee. The Wilson boosters seem to provide the best overall increases in signal strength but, again, will not necessarily improve your overall throughput.

Apples and oranges.

There are a few devices that would allow connection to two (or more) different cell companies at once. Expect sticker shock.

In theory, you could connect to all of the 'big four'. In practise, you, as a user, have no control over the 'back haul' load on the towers.

My brother has a cottage that is 1000 feet from a cell phone tower, which serves a Provincial Park. During the week, it is fast--up to 50 mps down load. On the week end, when every one and his dog is connecting, speed is low low low and ping times may be over 1000.

Maximum range is 25 miles--anything over that and even if the signal is strong, the connection 'times out'.

it will speed up data transfer, where the slow down is caused by stability issues because of a weak connection and not system crowding

it won't help where you have a strong signal from the tower but slow speed do too congestion

I'll be watching this cause I'm close to pulling the trigger on the "We Boost" by Wilson Electronics RV Edition. I've heard good things about it?

Disappointed in what way?
A weak connection that is slow or the connection speed when you do have a good connection?
If either has a connection for an antenna that would help in areas with low signal strength.

a booster boosts the single it does not make if faster - you are as fast a you can get