How to Improve Your Cellphone's Reception

Poor cellphone reception can be a frustrating obstacle.

Poor cellphone reception may originate with your cellular service provider. You can potentially improve your service reception if you call your carrier's customer service department and discuss your options. You can also perform several simple steps through your handset to fix the problem.

Instructions

1. Contact your cellular service provider and explain that you have been experiencing poor reception, or that you want to improve your reception. Your provider may give you some options for improved performance, such as changing the cell tower your phone connects to.

2. Recharge your cell phone battery. Hello Direct instructs you to charge your battery to at least the two-bar mark regularly. This can make the difference between finding a signal and not having sufficient power for your phone to search for one.

3. Place calls from areas where you are likely to get the best cellular signal. This includes any areas that are not obstructed by tall buildings, other structures, or mountains. Obstructions can prevent your phone from finding a signal.

4. Walk away from devices that can cause electromagnetic interference and reduce the quality of your signal. These devices include computer screens and power tools. If you walk even a short distance away, you can improve your reception.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider replacing your phone's antenna if other methods do not work. Although most cellphones today do not have external antennas, the internal antenna may be damaged. Check your phone's user manual for information about ordering and installing replacement parts.

References

• Hello Direct: How to Improve Your Cellular Reception