3G signal: help to improve reception speed

Access of stationary computers to the Internet using 3G technology is most often performed using an external USB modem. The device can be connected directly to the end device or to a router. In the second case, a local network with Internet access is organized via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable.

Swapping the receiving device

Since the data is transmitted from the base stations of the operators, the signal level may differ in different places in the room. The main reasons are obstacles in the form of walls and furniture, interference from household appliances. To amplify the signal, it is best to install a 3G modem near a window, behind which there is a tower with a transmitter.

The optimal location can be found experimentally by measuring the signal at different points in the apartment or office. To check the speed, special sites are used, for example, the SpeedTest service. For smartphones on Android and iOS, you can measure the speed not only through the browser, but also using mobile applications.

Note! Some sites used for speed testing offer to choose a server with which data will be exchanged. For best results and maximum measurement accuracy, mark the nearest server.

How to strengthen the 3G signal with your own hands

If you use a modem to access the Internet via 3G, you can boost the signal strength by using an external antenna or extension cable. Antenna connection is available only if there is a Pigtail connector on the 3G modem. USB extenders work as follows: a modem is connected to one connector, and the other connector is connected to the USB port on the computer. This allows you to place the 3G modem at a distance from the computer or router, in the zone of stable signal reception. There are two types of such devices:

1. Passive - work without an amplifier, effective with a short cord length.
2. Active - have a built-in amplifier to avoid signal attenuation. Can be used with long cables.

Important! When choosing a USB extension cable, it is preferable to select models with a ferrite filter that suppresses interference. Usually it is made in the form of a cylinder with a plastic sheath, which is fixed on the cable.

Tutorial video: How to boost 3G signal

Improve 3G signal on smartphone

On Google Play, you can find special applications to improve 3G reception on Android, for example:

• HSPA+ Tweaker;
• Signal Booster 3G;
• Connection Stabilizer Booster;
• Signal Care Free.

The principle of operation of most of these utilities is to change the active base station. The program determines which BS is connected at the moment and tries to find an access point located closer. In the same way, you can strengthen the 3G signal on the tablet if it is equipped with a SIM card slot.

Advice! If none of the proposed methods helped to strengthen the 3G signal, consider changing your mobile operator. Base stations from other carriers may be closer and provide better reception.