Comments on: How to Boost your Mobile Broadband 3G Signal

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:23:36 +0000

Hi Leigh, as the MC930D doesn’t have an external antenna connection you’ll need to choose an antenna with the Universal connection.

Andy

By: Leigh Varnham

Leigh Varnham — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:23:37 +0000

Hi – I have the 3g card MC930D from o2 – and need a booster as I only get a gprs connection, and it’s on a contract for 18 months (6 months to go).

Can you let me know which booster is suitable (I can’t find the model number when I look at your compatibility chart).

By: Andy

Andy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:34:47 +0000

Hi Caroline, the antennas that we sell are designed to work with USB modems rather than phones. Having said that, any of the antennas should work as long as you go for one with a universal connector, you’ll just need to strap this onto your phone as and when you need to.
You’d need to position it as close to the antenna on the phone as possible, but I can’t say how much of a difference this will make as we’ve not tested them with phones.

Andy

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:30:40 +0000

Hi, I have a Nokia 6630 which I use to connect to the internet from my laptop (via bluetooth). According to vodafone’s website I should get 3G in my area but can’t even get 1 3G bar in the house. Which antennae/device do I need? I think there’s a base station about a mile away.

Thanks

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:13:48 +0000

There are 2 high gain antennas, one universal, one is dongle specific. there is also an outdoor panel antenna that’s slightly stronger.

As long as you order the universal one you’ll be fine

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:11:19 +0000

Thanks Andi, though I had the idea to buy the universal one already. There are two of the high performance antenna which have different compatibility charts. Is it likely that I could spend £50 on the wrong one?

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:59:07 +0000

Hi Alex,

The antenna’s are designed to work with specific 3G dongles rather than handsets, but you should find the Universal one will work fine on the Skype phone (or any 3G handset) as long as you position it as close to the antenna on the phone as possible.

As far as I know these are not available in high street stores.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:26:29 +0000

Hello, I am curious about what I antenna I should buy. I have looked at the charts but I don’t see what is compatible for the 3 skype phone s2 as an external modem. Also are these antenna possibly available at any local retailers?

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By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:33:56 +0000

Hi William, It will make a difference, but how much of a difference depends on where you’re using it. A high gain one will make more of a difference than a clip antenna.