yep I'm currently playing with a VOIP app called Fongo. That does
work via WIFI, but doesn't get around the fact that I'm paying a
large cell provider a lot of money for very little in return. (grin)
For other Canadians in this situation, you can find out more about Fongo at:
http://www.fongo.com/
Chris
At 11:52 AM 5/17/2015, you wrote:
Also, just to add to what Anna mentioned, sometimes the cell provider
may also have a microcell or femtocell device which one can hook up to
their Internet to have better reception. Sometimes there may also be
an option for Wifi calling.
On 5/17/15, Woody Anna Dresner <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello Chris and all,
>
> Before spending lots of money on a signal booster, I would suggest
> contacting your cell provider. I had horrible cell reception for months,
> particularly in the room where I do most of my work, but it turned out that
> this was because they were upgrading from 3G to LTE in our area. Now my
> reception is quite good, and I didn't have to do a thing.
>
> Best,
> Anna
>
>
>> On May 16, 2015, at 11:10 AM, Chris Smart <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> Speaking of horrible cell spots, have any of you tried these cell boosters
>> which basically pick up a better signal, usually outside the building, and
>> rebroadcast it inside?
>>
>> I really need to fix my 1 or 0 bar signal situation here at the house. I'm
>> in a modern subdivision at almost the highest elevation in town as well.
>>
>> Anyway, these things are hundreds of dollars, so I'm nervous about
>> spending that much, mounting an antenna, running cable etc. and perhaps
>> not seeing much improvement.
>>
>> Chris
>>
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