Review : Zboost ( Increase your Cell Phone’s Signal)

by Jamie Hackbarth

The worst thing that can happen while taking an important phone call is to have it be dropped right in the middle of conversation. It is irritating and sometimes I find myself talking to no one because I did not know that my call was dropped. I then have to go outside to finish taking my call because my phone seems to have better signal outside! What a pain!!!! I was excited to review the Wi-Ex z-Boost YX545 SOHO cell phone signal booster. I waited impatiently to have my husband install the Wi-Ex z-Boost YX545 cellular signal booster, or repeater. He was gone on business for two weeks so I just stared at the box.

It was a fairly easy to install from what I observed. I think I could have done it by myself!!! The package includes everything you need: base unit, base unit antenna, power supply, low-loss SATV coaxial cable RG-59 (mini), signal antenna and mounting hardware. The omni-directional signal antenna receives signals from multiple cell towers. There are all kinds of devices out there varying from $250 to $1,000, depending on how much they can increase the signal. But for a home or small office up to 3000 square feet, the YX545 model is perfect. 

The Wi-Ex’s $399 zBoost SOHO YX545, increases an indoor signal over 3,000 square feet and is a popular model that can support multiple phones. The device is available from electronics stores and online retailers like Amazon. Did you know that boosters are used in hundreds of federal, state and local government offices nationwide including police, fire and public transportation departments? Examples include New York City Transit and several offices of the Department of Homeland Security.

From the Website:

Designed for consumers, zBoost SOHO cell phone signal boosters extend a Cell Zone™ for multiple users and ALL devices operating on 800 and 1900 MHz frequency bands except those using Nextel/iDEN, 4G or 2100MHz. zBoost SOHO boosts signal up to 3000 square feet, making it perfect for your home or office.

Benefits Include:

·      Increases indoor signal coverage-up to 3000 sq ft

·        Supports multiple users simultaneously

·        Compatible with all U.S. carriers and mobile devices using 800 & 1900 MHz (except Nextel/iDEN or 4G, 2100MHz phones) 

·        Increases voice and data transmission

·        Decreases dropped or missed calls

·        Easy to set up – comes complete with everything you need

·        No cradle or connections to your phone

·        Extends phone battery life (uses less power when signal is stronger)

·        Protects the carrier network using patented technology