A poor reception: 5 ways to boost your mobile signal in Australia

For most Aussies, you never have to worry about losing mobile reception. In the big cities and smallest towns, coverage is typically pretty high quality and the thought of losing reception is the last thing on your mind.

But for those of us who find ourselves far from cell towers; with blockages between ourselves and the towers; and in situations where there are just too many people using the one tower – finding proper reception can become as frustrating as spotting a koala in broad daylight!

But, hey, it doesn’t have to be this way, and you don’t have to regularly succumb to the pitfalls of poor reception. For long range workers like truckies and travelling sales reps this is imperative, as the last thing you want is to be broken down somewhere between Alice and Sydney or beyond without trusty reception.

The best cell phone signal booster Australia has in stock, alongside a few other handy tips, are some of the best ways to ensure you are always good to go with quality reception – let’s take a look at them below:

The trusty signal booster

Cell phone signal boosters are easily the most efficient and reliable way to boost coverage. They are compatible with mobiles, desktops, laptops and tablets, and can even provide top quality reception to Aussies living and working in extremely isolated areas.

The humble antenna

Antennas are another ripper way to boost your coverage, especially given that most phones are antenna-compatible when a port and patch lead. Some can even be installed on the roof of a car or truck to add on-the-go coverage whenever it’s needed. Antennas come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so it’s good to confirm the one you choose is right for your needs before you buy.

Switch provider

If you’ve ever had to deal with a shoddy Australian service provider (who for legal purposes shall remain nameless) who offers shocking reception then you know just how infuriating this can be.

If said service provider finds that they are unable to provide you with the mobile coverage you need then you should be more than entitled to leave their service and find a new one – just kick up a bit of a fuss if they try and deny it…

How are you holding the phone?

Remember the good old days when you would have to bend the antenna every which way to properly watch that classic Neighbours ep? Well, it’s not as if electronic devices don’t have antennas anymore – it’s just that with smartphones they are located inside the device.

Naturally, this means they can still be obstructed, and that you might be holding in a way that inhibits its signal. Try holding the phone in different ways to ensure you are getting the right signal…

Is your phone in good nick?

Has your phone incurred a bit of damage in its lifetime? Has it experienced a couple of drunken drops onto the concrete that have left it with its own cellular hangover? Or, is your phone just running low on battery?

Ensuring your phone is running at peak condition goes a long way to ensuring it is good to go when you need it…

These are the five ultimate ways to ensure you have quality coverage in Australia. If you are a long-range worker, we totally recommend the first two, as the final three are more general problems and may be unnecessary in the outback – the choice is yours but we know which we would go with…