Problems with coverage often arise even with such telecommunications companies. This is a huge operator with numerous subsidiaries that serve more than 100 million customers in the CIS.
The essence of the coating is the formation of so-called cells. Each of them has a base station and an antenna pointed towards that cell to combine with several towers at the same time. But, depending on many factors, the signal decreases; a signal amplifier for MTS helps solve this.
Reasons for a weak MTS signal
There are various causes and consequences of an unstable or poor quality signal. Much does not depend on the operator.
- Features of buildings and structures. In construction, dense materials (concrete, metal tiles) that do not transmit signals can be used. Location in the basement also negatively affects the network status of the mobile phone.
- Landscape. Mountains, hills, lowlands - all this leads to a decrease in the quality of communication.
- Long range to the base station. Holiday villages, sanatoriums, tourist centers and other objects.
The connection is constantly interrupted, there is poor audibility and constant disconnections. The correct selection of amplification mechanism helps to restore high-quality communication, regardless of the user’s location.
Models with built-in router and modem
Such an amplifier can be installed in a country house or country house. This is an improved version of the previous version. The equipment perfectly enhances cellular communications and the Internet. The router is located in the main building. Therefore, they use a twisted pair cable rather than a USB cable.
Advantages of the solution:
- You can connect a cable up to one hundred meters long.
- The equipment supports all cellular communication standards.
- Convenient use of twisted pair cables.
How not to make a mistake with your choice?
When choosing a cellular communication booster for your MTS dacha, you should analyze your needs and determine your requirements. Knowing why the quality of communication and mobile Internet leaves much to be desired, it will be possible to get rid of these reasons with the help of specialized equipment. You can buy it in our store by choosing your preferred method of payment and delivery of products.
We employ qualified specialists who will provide a free consultation to assist in choosing the appropriate equipment. You can place an order at any time of the day, and it will be processed on the day you contact our company. We offer only high-quality and proven equipment from the manufacturer. You can buy an MTS amplifier by spending just a few minutes of your time, and this will allow you to forget about the slightest problems with communication and mobile Internet!
Common misconceptions when choosing Internet amplifiers
4G/LTE operates not only at 2600 MHz (2500-2700 MHz), but also LTE800 and LTE1800.
At the same time, only LTE800 and LTE1800 practically work outside the city! And many sellers sell a 2600 MHz antenna, which is only relevant within the city.
Example:
“The higher the antenna gain, the better” But no!
The higher the gain, the narrower the antenna's radiation pattern and the more difficult it is to accurately point the antenna at the operator's base station! It is rare to point a high gain antenna correctly during installation. According to statistics, 8 out of 10 buyers who independently installed such an antenna point it incorrectly. After all, it is enough to deviate the direction of the antenna by 2-3 degrees and the gain will not be 27 dB, but the same 3-5 dB. And don’t forget that Internet speed does not depend on the signal level, but on its signal-to-noise ratio!
An example of an antenna pattern with a gain of 16 dB (on the left - in the vertical plane, on the right - in the horizontal):
Example of an antenna pattern with a gain of 27 dB:
In the vast majority of cases, an antenna with a gain of 11-17 dB is sufficient! How to set it correctly will be discussed below.
I have never seen antennas on the market with a real coefficient of more than 18 dB.
We tested in practice any 20-28 dB antenna and they all amplified the signal by no more than 18 dB, some even less than 14 dB! Many unscrupulous artisanal manufacturers take advantage of the fact that no one can check the true characteristics of the antennas.
Active 4G signal amplifier (repeater)
There are similar offers on the sites:
Repeaters or active 4G antenna amplifiers are used only to compensate for losses in coaxial cable in Internet installations, and their real purpose is to strengthen the 3G, 4G cellular signal for mobile phones. As a rule, they reduce the speed, because like any radio-electronic device they have a certain noise factor, which only leads to a decrease in Internet speed. Moreover, they do not support MIMO technology. In other words, a repeater costs much more than a passive antenna, does NOT provide higher speed than a simple antenna, and such an amplifier will operate for no more than 3-7 years consuming electricity. In fact, such a solution is only relevant when voice communication and the Internet are needed, i.e. a 2 in 1 solution, but the Internet speed with this solution will be inferior than installing a simple antenna with a router.
But if you have a corporate SIM card with “free” Internet, which can be distributed to other Internet users, then you can consider this option - the “Narodny” and “People’s DUO” kits.
But if you still have the task of choosing and purchasing a repeater, then you can read it here.
Example of installation of a GSM, 3G, 4G amplification system
Antenna for 3G/4G router
Antenna 11 dB, Bracket, Cable assembly 10m 3DFB, Adapter
from 3050 rub.
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Pros:
- Maximum reliability. Outdoors, only a passive antenna is used, which will not be damaged by various weather conditions.
- Fast Internet with correct installation. The result of testing just such a kit in this article will be shown below.
Minuses:
- Cable length is limited. Recommended up to 12 meters if the cable is 8D-FB. If the cable is thinner, the speed loss will be more noticeable. With every additional meter the speed drops a little.
- Inconvenient installation. In ready-made cable assemblies, the connector is N-type and its diameter is 20 mm, which makes it difficult to lay the cable indoors. The solution is to make 1 connector yourself using a special tool or soldering iron. Also, connectors come in smaller diameters, but they are usually used only for thinner cables.
- Using a thick cable. The 8D-FB cable has a cross-section of 11.1 mm and such a cable cannot be hidden in the baseboard.
Antenna with built-in 3G/4G (LTE) factory-made router
4G Lte router in outdoor design with built-in antenna. The price is approximately 9-12 thousand. The characteristics can be viewed HERE.
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Comparison of options for strengthening 4G signal in a country house
| Consumer property | Outdoor antenna with remote modem/router | Outdoor antenna with integrated modem/router | Boosting 3G/4G using a repeater |
| Support 2x2 MIMO (High Speed Internet) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Increasing speed in the outgoing channel (Uplink) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Increasing speed in the incoming channel (Downlink) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Possibility to enhance voice communication | No | No | Yes |
| Set gain | 0 – 17 dB | 9 – 21 dB | 60 – 80 dB |
| Possibility of wireless Internet distribution* | Not really | Not really | Yes |
| The need to purchase a separate SIM card | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ability to receive very weak street signals | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| The need for “isolation” between antennas | No | No | Yes |
| The need to measure the signal frequency | Not really | Not really | Yes |
| Self-installation | Yes | Yes | No |
* - to support the mode, you need to connect a Wi-Fi access point; we recommend immediately doing seamless Wi-Fi roaming.
Professional GSM repeater or homemade devices
Russia is home to a large number of talented people who are trying to independently solve any problem, including the problem of a weak signal for mobile phones. Domestic “homemade products” are trying to improve the quality of the cellular signal using:
- Outdoor and indoor antennas;
- Homemade or cheap Chinese repeaters.
Both options can work in certain conditions, but in general, experts do not recommend using them as an intermediary device between the operator and the consumer for the reason that this equipment does not have automatic adjustments to control the maximum output power value. Therefore, they produce a distorted signal and often break down. In addition, using such devices is inconvenient from all points of view. Therefore, it is better to buy a high-quality amplifier once than to constantly change broken devices and ruin your mood due to missed calls.
Alternative to 3G/4G Internet
Wi-Fi bridge
If there are residential apartment buildings on the horizon within a radius of up to 10 km, then you can negotiate with the local provider that connects the apartments about a WiFi bridge between the residential complex and your home. 2 antennas are placed towards each other, one on your house, the other on the roof of an apartment building.
In practice, such a connection costs 12 thousand and the tariff is approximately 1000-1500 rubles for 15-30 Mbit/sec. But this is truly unlimited Internet, which, unlike 3G/4G, does not sag in the evening when the load on the network increases. And a good ping of up to 8 ms - for those who like to play tanks and other modern games, this is a luxury in the countryside 
WiMax
Wimax is a 4th generation connection. In Russia, this communication standard has not become widespread for a number of reasons.
Some small local companies negotiate with telecom operators to lease their communication channel and place their Wimax equipment on the towers.
And then they connect subscribers by installing appropriate antennas on their roof or facade of the house.
Internet speed of 10-50 Mbit/sec depends on the distance of the tower and the correct installation of the antenna at the subscriber’s home. Ping is about 40 ms. The channel is symmetrical. The cost is about 1000-1500 rubles per month.
How to install a repeater in the country: recommendations
Equipment kits come with a quick start guide. It describes step by step how to install a modem, antenna, and repeater. The developer's recommendations must be taken into account. Below we will look at some universal tips. They are suitable for any device.
When choosing an antenna, consider three basic parameters:
- Her appearance.
- Gain.
- Frequency range.
Before installing all the equipment, you need to determine where the antenna will be installed. Typically, the place for its installation is the roof, facade or mast. Internal panel models can be rotated ninety degrees. The outdoor antenna should be pointed towards the nearest tower.
An Internet signal booster for 3G and 4G modems will solve the problem of poor Internet. You can install the equipment yourself. But most users prefer to entrust such tasks to professionals.
Cellular communication Megafon. Operating frequency
The Megafon operator operates on frequencies of 900 MHz, 1800 MHz or 900 and 1800 MHz simultaneously. The range generally depends on the location of the cell:
- In urban areas, Megafon operates at a frequency of 1800 MHz: this range is used mainly for densely populated areas, because it can simultaneously serve a larger number of subscribers, the range of the range is about 8 km;
- In the countryside and in rural areas, the operating frequency of Megafon is GSM-900: this range can be used everywhere, but the capacity of the GSM 900 tower is three times lower. The main advantage is the range - up to 35 km, subject to direct visibility, which significantly exceeds the performance of GSM-1800.
