Guest Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) I have an iphone with 3 network which is great for internet access on the boat. Trouble is it is dire at home, and I could do with improving the signal somehow. I am thinking some kind of signal booster might be in order, but am confused at all the types that appear to be available. Can anybody recommend a suitable device? I have no home broadband. Thank you. Edited September 14, 2015 by stan hesketh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
by'eck Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Have a look at this before you venture further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Have a look at this before you venture further. Thanks for that, very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Saunders Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 At home you could have a directional aerial, Yagi or Log-periodic like a TV aerial, mounted high up or, maybe, a compact aerial mounted lower down. I do not know and I doubt that an I-phone has aerial sockets. Ideally, the aerial would be connected to a 'repeater'. None of the above is a cheap solution, better to use a SIM at home from a provider that does have adequate coverage. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 We have a similar issue at home and 3 provided us with a "3 box" which connects by cable our Internet connection. We now have a decent mobile network signal through most of the house. 3 and EE both do apps which do something similar by routing calls and messages over wifi. I'm not sure it's quite as successful and fear it may have spelled the end of the 3 box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacka Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 We have a similar issue at home and 3 provided us with a "3 box" which connects by cable our Internet connection. We now have a decent mobile network signal through most of the house. 3 and EE both do apps which do something similar by routing calls and messages over wifi. I'm not sure it's quite as successful and fear it may have spelled the end of the 3 box. Good idea, but I think the OP's problem is he wants to use his phone internet at home. I have no idea other than a MiFi unit with external aerial mounted outside and at a high level. Unfortunately that needs a second expensive SIM if you want lots of data. I don't have a better idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thanks for ideas and info. Will have to look into it a bit further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) Good idea, but I think the OP's problem is he wants to use his phone internet at home. Yeah, thanks for pointing that out - the "I have no home broadband" bit should have given me a clue really! Oh well, I tried. Maybe it'll help someone else. Eta thanks for being gentle with me Chewy. Edited September 15, 2015 by Sea Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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