

It will not stop us from camping closer to nature. We’re not likely to see 5G in remote areas anytime soon. Read more about how Weboost is supporting 5G Is the lack of 5G a deal breaker for remote RV communication?

For now, if you see 5G Ready on the booster packaging, it does not mean the booster amplifier is boosting 5G signals. Why don’t Weboost cell phone boosters boost 5G?Īccording to Weboost, 4G LTE will still play a significant role in a 5G world for many years to come. Weboost cell phone boosters operate on all of these bands. In fact, most mobile devices will switch down to 3G or lower automatically when a 4G LTE signal is not available. However, 4G LTE is the preferred frequency band for most data applications.

If all you need is to make phone calls and send text messages, then 3G will work just fine and is widely available.

Here are some MIMO devices worth researching for better Internet access. You may find that your signal is just fine with the cell phone booster turned off. Perform a Google Speed Test and compare the upload and download data speeds with and without your booster. TIP: When arriving at camp, check your signal first (before turning on your booster). If you always have your booster on or immediately fire up your booster when arriving at camp, you’ll negate any benefits that might be gained from MIMO. We’ve seen huge improvements in carrier coverage and signal quality in these areas NOTE: If parked within a few miles of a major highway then you’ll probably already have a good signal. Extending your signal range with an external MIMO antenna may be all that is needed to get a great signal. This is why using a cell phone booster may result in slower data speeds in locations that already have decent 4G LTE reception. The difference is the cell phone booster operates on a single channel (one antenna input) while MIMO operates on multiple channels. How is MIMO Different from a Cell Phone Booster?Ĭell phone boosters are able to reach distant cell towers and amplify the signal inside your RV. High-end mobile routers and hotspot devices will also include external ports for connecting larger MIMO antennas thus extending the range of the built-in antennas. This can have a significant impact on data speeds. Combining signals from multiple inputs (and outputs) allows for more data to be sent and received. Most cell phones and mobile hotspot devices support MIMO technology and include multiple antennas. The acronym MIMO stands for Multiple In Multiple Out.
