Cell Phone Signal Problems:
While outside cellular signals are generally reliable, getting a signal inside a metal building becomes a problem, because metal is the most disturbing material when it comes to blocking and dropping cell signals.
Signals start strong from the source like a cell tower or cell site. But as they reach miles in the distance to reach your phone, external objects like mountains, valleys, and tall tree paths lose weak signal strength.
There is enough signal to make a call in open spaces. But inside a building, cell signals must push through walls, interior building material, and other interference to make a call, send and receive texts, or use the internet.
That’s the reason that people in the center of a building never get good reception from any network carrier. They’re always running to the window. Metal buildings offer many hurdles for cellular signals. Steel and aluminum walls are very good at blocking signals. Even if you have a perfect signal outdoors, you might get no cellular coverage indoors.
Effect of Metal Building on Phone Signals:
Poor reception can occur for different reasons, but in this instance, it is due to building materials like metal being well known for weakening a cell signal. It is due to the reason metal reflects the radio waves put out by a cellular tower, which makes it harder for your phone to communicate. That is the reason you also get a poor signal when you are in a car because the material surrounding you is metal.
Effect of Metal Roof on Phone Signals:
If your internet service is provided by a cable service or dish, a metal roof will have no impact on your phone signals within your home. Because in this case the signal is captured outside your home and is transmitted inside your home through a cable.
A metal roof is a fraction of the amount of steel that is used for large structures. But if you are getting 1 or 2 bars of signal then cell phone coverage in your area is poor. In this case, a metal roof may have an impact on the strength of your signal, and the addition of a metal roof will have a mild effect on making calls or sending and receiving text messages.
How to Improve Cell Signals Inside Metal Buildings:
WiFi is the standard for wireless connectivity but having a good in-building cellular connection is also important. It reduces WiFi congested networks and provides different sources to connect to the internet. If you live in a very rural area where WiFi connections are a challenge, the cellular signals might be best for connecting to the internet.
IT managers are now selecting cellular signal boosters to improve their indoor cellular connectivity. Whereas building material subtracts dB to signal and signal boosters add dB to signal by amplifying indoor building material.
Below are our top picks ordered by the size of your metal building and your outdoor signal strength:-
1. WeBoost Home MultiRoom-470144
Specifications:
- 5G ready booster
- Up to 5,000 sq. ft. coverage
- Up to +65 dB of gain
- Multiple accessories for maximum coverage
- Complete coverage for multiple rooms
- Works with all carriers
- Outdoor Yagi antenna and indoor panel antenna
The WeBoost Home MultiRoom is our most popular cellular booster for metal buildings to enhance signals. The vast majority of people who buy one for themselves find it to be the right solution for them.
It features free installation with antennas that enhance your decor rather than ruin it. It is more likely to work well in a weak signal area. It is important to understand that 5,000 sq. ft. will only be achieved in optimal conditions. If you live in a very weak signal area or you have a metal building then this is the right solution for you.
It is easy to note why it is so helpful. It lies at a reasonable price, aesthetics, high efficiency, and vast coverage range. So, if you are facing dropped calls, SMS, and messages inside a metal building then this is the best recommendation for you.
2. WeBoost Home Complete-470145
Specifications:
- Superior cell phone service for complete home
- 5G ready
- Up to 7,500 sq. ft. coverage area
- Up to +72 dB of gain
- Complete coverage for an entire home
- Needs no WiFi or monthly fees
- Outdoor Yagi antenna and indoor panel antenna
The WeBoost Home Complete is the most powerful line booster you can get for your metal building. It can reach far distance towers and can provide wider in-building coverage. It is designed to cover an entire metal building with a reliable connection.
It can cover up to 7,500 sq. ft. under perfect conditions. If you live in an area with an extremely weak signal, this booster is the best option for decent coverage. You will probably be getting 1500-3000 sq. ft. from it. To maximize your coverage, additional antennas are required if you want to cover more than one floor.
So, for people who live in weak signal areas and want to cover their whole metal building with a suitable cellular connection, this is one of the best solutions. You don’t have to worry about the installation of it because it is the only booster that includes a professional residential installation.
3. WeBoost For Business Office 200:
Specifications:
- 5G compatible
- Coverage up to 35,000 sq. ft.
- Up to +72 dB gain
- Works with all network carriers
- Stronger and more reliable calls
- Wall-mount installation
- Expansion kits available for larger-scale installation
- LCD touch screen
The weBoost for Business Office 200 is the latest unit for small to mid-size commercial metal buildings. With its pro-grade components, it will pass the metal roof and will enhance the reliable cellular signal throughout your office and home. Everybody in the building will finally be able to enjoy fewer dropped calls, better voice quality, and faster data speeds.
It features a maximum gain of +72 dB and XDR (eXtended Dynamic Range) technology that makes it ideal for metal buildings in both rural and urban areas. This unit is perfect for improving cell service inside any commercial metal building.
One more thing to keep in mind is that Office 200 is a self-install unit. No matter which material your building has, this is the best solution to your every problem regarding dropped calls, text messages, and cellular data.
Why Choose Beam Pro 5G Cell Signal Booster:
Beam Pro 5G Cell Signal Booster is a complete and proper solution for dropped phone calls and slow cellular networks. No matter where you are, it works smoothly with all phones and network carriers. As the beam booster is independent of the cellular network, there are no monthly fees, contracts, and tough installation processes. It will help to get full bars of signals with just an antenna and a signal booster.
Beam Pro Signal Booster offers a lot of benefits for its users:
- Works with all US carriers
- Money-back guarantee
- Easy Installation
- 10,000+ Ft. coverage area
- Complete kit
- No per-month fee & contracts
- 6 months warranty
- FCC approved
- 24/7 lifetime support
- 5G compatible
