Since the introduction of cellular communications this industry has shown phenomenal growth. Cellular phones allow people previously of of touch to now communicate freely. They have freed people from the shackles of a desk because they can communicate wherever they are. The only problem is that reception is sometimes very unreliable, especially in rural area and where there are large obstructions such as mountains. However, with a signal booster Austin cellular phone users can enjoy reliable reception twenty four hours a day.

The strength of cellular reception in a given area depends upon two main factors. The first is the distance that the user is from the transmitting tower. The further away he is, the weaker the reception will be. Service providers use a network of towers but there are always weak or even dead spots between towers. The other factor concerns the presence of obstructions such as mountains, tall buildings and even certain building material that are known to deflect or weaken signals.

There is a solution to this problem. Special amplifiers are now available. These devices simultaneously address both the factors that cause weak reception. They can receive weak signals, amplify them and then transmit them to a designated area. They are also able to bypass obstructions such as hills, trees and buildings. In this way reliable reception can be assured at all times.

These devices work on relatively simple principles and consist of three components. There is an outside aerial that needs to be installed at a place where reception is best. In most cases this will be as high as possible. This aerial relays signals via a cable to an amplifying device inside the building. This device amplifies signals and then transmits them through an inside aerial to the area where reception is desired.

Choosing a amplifying system should be undertaken with circumspect and several factors need to be considered. These devices will only amplify certain frequencies, so it is necessary to determine which networks and carriers the amplifier will need to support. This is important because this will determine the type of amplifier and antenna that will need to be purchased. If more than one carrier needs to be supported it will be necessary to install an omnidirectional antenna.

The next factor that needs consideration is the strength of the existing reception. This will determine the type of amplifier that will be required. Very weak reception means that a much stronger amplifier will be necessary. Lastly, the area where better reception is required also plays a role. If reception is required on one floor only a relatively simple indoors antenna will suffice. For reception on multiple floors a panel antenna will be necessary.

There are also systems for individual use. Specialized amplifying systems are available for use in vehicles and boats. With these systems the networks that need to be carried is the main consideration. Then there is a type of cradle that is designed to work with one specific device. These systems are the most affordable but will only work when the device is in the cradle.

Weak or no reception have been one of the main frustrations for cellular phone users. The development of efficient amplifying systems has now overcome that problem. With these systems even more people will have access to the wonders of cellular technology.