An improved signal often yields faster data throughput and power savings while simultaneously reduces and minimizes degradation. Causes of degradation include poor environmental conditions, physical obstructions (e.g. buildings or terrain), inferior equipment, other broadcasting signals, and multipath propagation. 5G and IoT applications rely on data distribution and harvesting, therefore improved signaling is necessary insurance for reliability of wireless data transmission and reception.
PINNED 1: 5-Bar Phone Signal: What's It Get You? (FAQ)
CNET - July 2, 2010
"People may be finding that their reception is poor and that calls are being dropped not only because they're holding the phone wrong, but also because they think they have a better signal than they actually do... But experts say that the bars that one sees displayed on any cell phone can be misleading."
CNET - July 2, 2010
"People may be finding that their reception is poor and that calls are being dropped not only because they're holding the phone wrong, but also because they think they have a better signal than they actually do... But experts say that the bars that one sees displayed on any cell phone can be misleading."
PINNED 2: iOS 11 Field Test Mode Signal Bars Strength Indicator: Where Is It Gone?
Redmond Pie - September 29, 2017
"...device owners used this feature to convert signal bars on the device to a numerical figure which represented how strong their signal actually was. The number was displayed in decibels, and simply put, the closer to zero it was then the stronger the signal was."
Redmond Pie - September 29, 2017
"...device owners used this feature to convert signal bars on the device to a numerical figure which represented how strong their signal actually was. The number was displayed in decibels, and simply put, the closer to zero it was then the stronger the signal was."
PINNED 3: This Simple Trick Can Boost Your Phone's Signal
The Kim Komando Show - September 13, 2016
"Phone signals are basically radio waves anyway and are of course, not some kind of magical force. They obey the same laws of physics just like anything else. Bound by the same physical laws, what if the fix for your phone reception problems is as simple as they come?"
The Kim Komando Show - September 13, 2016
"Phone signals are basically radio waves anyway and are of course, not some kind of magical force. They obey the same laws of physics just like anything else. Bound by the same physical laws, what if the fix for your phone reception problems is as simple as they come?"
20 Of The Best Ways To Improve Your Cell Phone Signal
UberSignal - January 23, 2018
"With so much of our every day life relying on our cell phone, things like weak signal, dropped calls or slow data speeds can have a major impact. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to improve your cell signal for clear calls and fast data speeds."
UberSignal - January 23, 2018
"With so much of our every day life relying on our cell phone, things like weak signal, dropped calls or slow data speeds can have a major impact. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to improve your cell signal for clear calls and fast data speeds."
7 Simple, Proven Ways To Improve Your Mobile Phone Signal… Instantly!
Mobile Signal Boosters - November 17, 2017
"And absolutely nothing is more FRUSTRATING than waiting…and waiting… for something to send or load but the progress bar sticks at 99% then just fails." (WavCatcher: Overall, this blog posting provides a solid overview with helpful suggestions that can improve your mobile experience. However, when asked to support their data since the metrics posted are used to validate their business, the following answer was provided from the author. Take it for what it's worth: "Moreover, I would like to address your question regarding the effectiveness stated in the article. As we strive to improve our service and functionality of the products, we have a research team that gathers primary data, analyzes it and regulates the result of the analysis with Ofcom. The data are considered to be strictly confidential which is why, unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to share with you."
Mobile Signal Boosters - November 17, 2017
"And absolutely nothing is more FRUSTRATING than waiting…and waiting… for something to send or load but the progress bar sticks at 99% then just fails." (WavCatcher: Overall, this blog posting provides a solid overview with helpful suggestions that can improve your mobile experience. However, when asked to support their data since the metrics posted are used to validate their business, the following answer was provided from the author. Take it for what it's worth: "Moreover, I would like to address your question regarding the effectiveness stated in the article. As we strive to improve our service and functionality of the products, we have a research team that gathers primary data, analyzes it and regulates the result of the analysis with Ofcom. The data are considered to be strictly confidential which is why, unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to share with you."
Why Cell Service Still Stinks In The Year 2017
WITN - July 16, 2017
"As someone who regularly commutes between downtown New York City and the suburbs of Connecticut, I've personally experienced plenty of frustration with my carrier's performance, especially during the peak commuter hours. I get a decent three to four bars of signal strength of LTE, but music streaming cuts out intermittently, web pages take a very long time to load, and I can totally forget about streaming video."
WITN - July 16, 2017
"As someone who regularly commutes between downtown New York City and the suburbs of Connecticut, I've personally experienced plenty of frustration with my carrier's performance, especially during the peak commuter hours. I get a decent three to four bars of signal strength of LTE, but music streaming cuts out intermittently, web pages take a very long time to load, and I can totally forget about streaming video."
How Weather Affects Your Cell Signal
Outside - May 19, 2017
"But, out in the woods, cell signal is often weak, or non-existent, and can vary from one moment to the next. Can learning the variables in the signal strength equation empower you to find better reception? One day, your life may depend upon it."
Outside - May 19, 2017
"But, out in the woods, cell signal is often weak, or non-existent, and can vary from one moment to the next. Can learning the variables in the signal strength equation empower you to find better reception? One day, your life may depend upon it."
How To Boost Cell Signal Inside Your Home
HelloTech - May 3, 2017
"Determining the cause of the poor signal problem is the first step you should take. The next step is to find other ways in which you can boost cell signal inside your home." (WavCatcher: This post is almost identical to The Kim Komando Show's posting on April 16, 2017 and can be found here.)
HelloTech - May 3, 2017
"Determining the cause of the poor signal problem is the first step you should take. The next step is to find other ways in which you can boost cell signal inside your home." (WavCatcher: This post is almost identical to The Kim Komando Show's posting on April 16, 2017 and can be found here.)
How To Boost iPhone WiFi Signal Strength
UnlockBoot - April 24, 2017 (updated)
"5 ways to boost iPhone WiFi signal quickly... If there’s a case on your iPhone, it could be blocking the WiFi reception (WavCatcher: Unless it's a case solution that allows wireless signals to propagate and offers expanded WiFi signal coverage.). Cases made out of silicone rubber, TPU or plastic don’t interfere with reception, but other materials might cause an issue."
UnlockBoot - April 24, 2017 (updated)
"5 ways to boost iPhone WiFi signal quickly... If there’s a case on your iPhone, it could be blocking the WiFi reception (WavCatcher: Unless it's a case solution that allows wireless signals to propagate and offers expanded WiFi signal coverage.). Cases made out of silicone rubber, TPU or plastic don’t interfere with reception, but other materials might cause an issue."
4 Ways To Boost And Optimize Laptop’s Wireless WiFi Signal Strength And Speed
GeckoandFly - April 22, 2017
"Without further ado, here are 4 simple methods to boost your Microsoft Windows and Apple MacBook macOS laptop’s wifi signal and speed."
GeckoandFly - April 22, 2017
"Without further ado, here are 4 simple methods to boost your Microsoft Windows and Apple MacBook macOS laptop’s wifi signal and speed."
Place Your Cell Phone Next To A Full Bottle Of Water And Something Interesting Happens
MaxDiaries - April 21, 2017
"For those who are familiar with the bottle flipping craze that has swept social media, Jordan managed to stumble into this hack during this challenge. He believes that no one deserves to have choppy service and decided to show people how to rig up a proper solution to this problem." (WavCatcher: There may be some merit in this hack which is demonstrated in a video. Any data and feedback from actual testers would be very much appreciated.)
MaxDiaries - April 21, 2017
"For those who are familiar with the bottle flipping craze that has swept social media, Jordan managed to stumble into this hack during this challenge. He believes that no one deserves to have choppy service and decided to show people how to rig up a proper solution to this problem." (WavCatcher: There may be some merit in this hack which is demonstrated in a video. Any data and feedback from actual testers would be very much appreciated.)
How To Improve Your Wi-Fi Range And Reception At Home
ExtremeTech - April 18, 2017
"Sometimes your Wi-Fi can drop out, get slow, or just plain not work in certain areas of the house. Before you throw up your hands in defeat and go crawling back to the Ethernet cable, here are some things you can do to improve your wireless."
ExtremeTech - April 18, 2017
"Sometimes your Wi-Fi can drop out, get slow, or just plain not work in certain areas of the house. Before you throw up your hands in defeat and go crawling back to the Ethernet cable, here are some things you can do to improve your wireless."
8 Simple Ways To Boost Your WiFi Signal
Small Business Trends - January 24, 2017
"There are certain ways that you can implement to boost your home/business WiFi signal in the best possible way. This article will highlight 8 such ways in greater detail." (WavCatcher: Except for #6, the DIY suggestion, these tips may be helpful.)
Small Business Trends - January 24, 2017
"There are certain ways that you can implement to boost your home/business WiFi signal in the best possible way. This article will highlight 8 such ways in greater detail." (WavCatcher: Except for #6, the DIY suggestion, these tips may be helpful.)
How To Boost Your Mobile Signal
TechAdvisor - October 18, 2016
"Depending on your mobile provider, some rural areas have little to no coverage at all, so what can you do if you have poor mobile reception at home? Here we outline your options."
TechAdvisor - October 18, 2016
"Depending on your mobile provider, some rural areas have little to no coverage at all, so what can you do if you have poor mobile reception at home? Here we outline your options."
10 Ways To Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal
PC Magazine India - August 16, 2016
"If the only way you can get decent reception is to be in the same room as your wireless router, these simple tips can help optimize your network." (WavCatcher: Switching the frequency to 5.0 GHz may not be ideal as lower frequencies provide greater penetration through non-metallic barriers. The rule of thumb is the higher the frequency, the faster the data pipeline. The trade off is the lower the frequency, the better signal penetration.)
PC Magazine India - August 16, 2016
"If the only way you can get decent reception is to be in the same room as your wireless router, these simple tips can help optimize your network." (WavCatcher: Switching the frequency to 5.0 GHz may not be ideal as lower frequencies provide greater penetration through non-metallic barriers. The rule of thumb is the higher the frequency, the faster the data pipeline. The trade off is the lower the frequency, the better signal penetration.)