This is part of a series of posts on How to improve your mobile broadband signal. Here’s what we’ve covered:
- How to boost your mobile broadband signal
- Finding your Nearest Transmitter
- How to measure and improve your mobile broadband reception
- Which mobile broadband antenna do you need
- How to fit your mobile broadband antenna
- Mobile broadband antenna range extended
- How to improve signal in the car
- Antenna Compatibility Guide
To find the best antenna for your dongle, look for your dongle in the tables below. if you know which network your dongle is on, click on the relevant network logo to jump to their dongles and data cards. If you are unsure of the network, but know the manufacturer of your device you can search by manufacturer and model number.
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There are 3 different types of 3G antenna available. Determining which one you need depends on several factors, but to give you a rough idea on which one you need;
- The Clip antenna is best suited for mobile users that use their laptops while they’re out and about in areas with generally good coverage
- The High Gain antenna is best suited for those who get 2-3 bars of 3G signal and want a stronger, faster connection
- The Outdoor Antenna is best suited for those who get 3G signal outside and poor signal inside or those that live on the edge of an area of coverage
Networks:
| Dongle | Clip Antenna | High Gain Antenna | Panel Antenna |
| E172 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| K3520 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| K3760 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| USB Stick | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| USB Stick Lite | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| Data Card | Clip Antenna – RMCP | ||
| E270 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| E620 | Clip Antenna – CRC9 | High Gain – CRC9 | Panel Antenna – CRC9 |
| E800 | Clip Antenna SSMB | High Gain SSMB | |
| Express Card | Clip Antenna – RMCP | ||
| X950D | Clip Antenna R151N | ||
| U630 | Clip Antenna R151N |
| Dongle | Clip Antenna | High Gain Antenna | Panel Antenna |
| USB Stick | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| Compass 597 | Clip Antenna – TS9 | ||
| E169 | Clip Antenna – CRC9 | High Gain – CRC9 | Panel Antenna – CRC9 |
| 880 | Clip Antenna SSMB | High Gain SSMB | |
| 880E | Clip Antenna SSMB | High Gain SSMB | |
| 875U | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| E160 | Clip Antenna – CRC9 | High Gain – CRC9 | Panel Antenna – CRC9 |
| Dongle | Clip Antenna | High Gain Antenna | Panel Antenna |
| E170 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| E180 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| Dongle | Clip Antenna | High Gain Antenna | Panel Antenna |
| E160 | Clip Antenna – CRC9 | High Gain – CRC9 | Panel Antenna – CRC9 |
By Manufacturer:
| Dongle | Clip Antenna | High Gain Antenna | Panel Antenna |
| 880 | Clip Antenna SSMB | High Gain SSMB | |
| 875U | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| 880E | Clip Antenna SSMB | High Gain SSMB | |
| 888 | Clip Antenna TS-9 |
| Dongle | Clip Antenna | High Gain Antenna | Panel Antenna |
| U630 | Clip Antenna R151N | ||
| X950D | Clip Antenna R151N |
| Dongle | Clip Antenna | High Gain Antenna | Panel Antenna |
| 225 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| 510 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| Data Card | Clip Antenna – RMCP | ||
| Express Card | Clip Antenna – RMCP | ||
| GT Max | Clip Antenna – RMCP | ||
| Icon | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| 515m | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| Dongle | Clip Antenna | High Gain Antenna | Panel Antenna |
| MF330 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| MF622 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| MF627 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |
| MF636 | Clip Antenna – Universal | High Gain – Universal | Panel Antenna – Universal |