I work in a university office that's located in a basement, and the cellular signal here is really weak—usually just one bar. I'm looking for ways to boost my cellular signal since I'd rather not use the office WiFi for personal calls due to monitoring. Are there any effective solutions or wireless boosters that I could use from my car outside to enhance the signal?
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There are cell boosters available that might solve your issue. For example, Verizon has a LTE network extender that can help. Just be aware that these devices typically need to connect to your high-speed internet, which might not fit your needs since you're avoiding the work network.
It sounds like you might be dealing with a situation that needs a DAS (Distributed Antenna System), which can be pretty pricey—usually over a thousand dollars. These systems require a mounted antenna and specialized installation. It might be worth checking if your university has any existing solutions for staff.
If you're open to using a VPN, that could be a simpler solution than trying to boost the signal. Many buildings already have cell signal repeaters, but they usually only work for specific carriers. So if your office uses Verizon and you have AT&T, you might still experience signal issues.
Yeah, but remember that OP wants to steer clear from the work wifi, and these extenders require that connection.