Customer reviews from wilsonelectronics
weBoost - Drive Reach Fleet 4G LTE Cell Phone Signal Booster - Red/Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(79 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 79 reviews
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79%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for weBoost - Drive Reach Fleet 4G LTE Cell Phone Signal Booster - Red/Black
Customer Rating
5
Went from 1X or weak 3G signal at cabin to solid 4G
on May 20, 2020
Posted by: Gizmologist
from UP of Michigan
Originally, at our cabin that's about 5 miles from a cell tower, the signal inside ranged from no-signal to 1X. Outside it was at best a 2-bar 3G. We purchased the MultiRoom unit and installed the exterior antenna about 25 feet off of the ground on the TV antenna mast. When we hooked everything up we had solid 4G inside of the cabin. We've had multiple family members using it at the same time with their smart-phones and the speeds are great. The only caution I'd advise is to remember that the "5,000 square foot" coverage is likely based on ideal conditions. When you start putting walls in the way of the interior signal, the effective range will drop. We're able to cover all of our 600+ sq foot cabin even though the interior antenna is near one end of the cabin and there's a couple of walls in between it and the back bedroom at the other end of the cabin. So if you're picking which model to purchase, I'd say go larger than the ideal advertised estimated range. I think for a little extra money, you'll likely be happier with the end result.
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Customer Rating
5
Actually works, worth it - but a power hog
on May 14, 2020
Posted by: UltraDFW
from Dallas, TX
Used this extensively while crewing a 2000+ mile cross-USA run. Was able to get a signal virtually everywhere in CA, AZ, NM, TX, AR, MS, AL, GA, FL -- in many places where my phone was useless bc the signal was so faint. We're talking really remote areas - still on paved roads, but you could go all day and only see a couple other vehicles. The nearest teeny town might be 100+ miles away. If my phone couldn't get a signal, I'd switch to my wifi hotspot, then try MIMO antenna on hotspot, then try dual stubby magnetic WeBoost antennas on hotspot, OTR antenna (shorter version, with converter) on hotspot, then stubby on Drive Reacher booster, then the Drive Reach booster plus the OTR. Reason I did it this way is that we were getting power off an ArkPak w/ 100 Ah Battle Born LiFePO4 battery and a 500W Jackery power station that also had to power two Dometic fridges and a bunch of miscellaneous devices while recharging from the vehicle battery as I drove, and the Drive Reach consumes a ***LOT*** of power. Do the power math if this may be an issue for you and make sure you turn it off if you don't actually need it (which is easy, because there's a handy on/off switch). Super-pleased and would 100% buy it again. Did a similar trip before I bought it, lack of connectivity was a major problem and source of stress -- and on this MUCH longer trip, I never worried once about connectivity.
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Customer Rating
4
I would buy it agin.
on March 10, 2020
Posted by: Angel
from Texas
Well I do a lot of traveling and Overland camping and so far it does search for tower reception when there is none and I get at least 1 to 2 bars depending on my location. Overall the wife likes it and thats what counts happy wife happy life.
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Customer Rating
5
Well designed, simple to install, works as advertised
on December 23, 2019
Posted by: PNWexplorer
from Oregon
Purchased this with the OTR-RV antenna kit for our Travato. Review tests indicated that even though this antenna is not optimal for the Reach, it's better than the mini-mag antenna included for car use, which would not have worked because the cable is too short for RV use. The OTR-RV antenna is an excellent match to Promaster/Sprinter conversion vans. No oscillations detected anywhere within van. The central location of the amp module and the 8' interior antenna cable length allows effective positioning most anywhere in the van...and you do need to be within about 2' for positive effect. About a bar to 2 bars enhancement in deep fringe areas. Turned several of our favorite campsites into useable reception zones. Major gripe is the 12V power adaptor. It fits extremely loosely in standard cigarette lighter sockets and makes intermittent electrical contact unless physically held down to one side. The trouble appears to be spring contacts on the adaptor sides are not springy enough and don't protrude far enough to guarantee robust contact. The adaptor also powers up when coach 12V is powered up, so it can be on and you won't know it. Need a more positive power switching that only comes on when you physically push the switch.
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Customer Rating
5
Works as expected
on October 22, 2019
Posted by: Red One
from Colorado
Works as expected. I leave it off until I get somewhere with poor coverage, switch it on, and my phone shows full bars. Phone calls and internet access quality improves accordingly. "Range extender" seems like a poor description, but certainly "signal booster". My hatchback is fairly short by car standards, and trying to run the cable the recommended way get me 1m (3ft) short of the passenger seat. Had to cable it through the door in a not-elegant way. The power and internal antennae cables are probably longer than they need to be, by comparison.
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Customer Rating
5
Great equipment and easy to install. Signal has improved!
on October 10, 2019
Posted by: Josh
from Chambersburg, PA
My job requires me to be in locations where cell service is very weak, if not non existent. Since I have installed this signal booster, I now have service. Love it!
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Customer Rating
5
Easy and True
on October 4, 2019
Posted by: Mike
from Durham, NC
I go off road a lot and routinely lose signal. Total loss. I registered on Verizon, all the info on the back of the unit. Took 3 minutes and done. Plugged it in per instructions. 2 min. Signal before use about 98 dB. Turned on and it goes to 54 dB. Works great. Proximity to the internal antenna is important. About 12 inches away, I lose about 10 dB. It's great. Thanks Weboost.
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Customer Rating
4
it really works... not a miracle for dead zones but it works
on July 5, 2019
Posted by: ifly101
from Pendleton, Or
i drive 90miles / day. gets me over the weak zones wo/ dropping calls. in the mountains, i have much better service. now i can avoid the drive to the top of a ridge to make a call and stay at camp ( not that cells and camping are good, but it has a power switch)
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