Category: Blogs

  • Eurotunnel Passengers Benefit from 4G Coverage

    Eurotunnel Passengers Benefit from 4G Coverage

    Operators of the Channel Tunnel, Eurotunnel, have announced that 4G coverage is now possible whilst using their service. The Channel Tunnel is based 100 metres below sea level, so Eurotunnel have worked with the likes of Vodafone and EE to devise a plan which has enabled a 4G signal to be broadcast throughout the tunnel.…

  • What You Need to Know About Network Congestion

    What You Need to Know About Network Congestion

    Mobile networks are similar to roads: they help you stay connected to the people and places that matter most. And just like roads, they are subject to congestion. Network congestion occurs when the infrastructure in place cannot cope with the amount of users accessing it. In the motoring world, this results in traffic jams and…

  • Can Buildings Cause Poor Signal?

    Can Buildings Cause Poor Signal?

    It is frequency found in large cities that even if the operator’s mast is right beside the office and you have super fast data speeds on the street, on entering the building there is no mobile signal available and mobile phones will not work inside. With staff and visitors relying on their mobile phones for…

  • Why Good Network Coverage is Essential for Business Users

    Why Good Network Coverage is Essential for Business Users

    The world of business has been transformed from what it was a decade ago, with a large amount of work now occurring in the cloud. The cloud is a fantastic concept: files are stored online, allowing access from anywhere in the world. However, this does come with one caveat – you need to be connected…

  • LTE Direct: A Revolutionary New Technology

    LTE Direct: A Revolutionary New Technology

    You could be forgiven for thinking that not very much has changed within the world of telecommunications in the past few years. Granted, we are seeing the increasing uptake of 4G broadcasts, with more people switching to the technology. But what if 4G does not appeal to your needs? Improved data speeds are great, but…

  • Why Femtocell Signal Boosters Are Not Viable Long Term Solutions

    Why Femtocell Signal Boosters Are Not Viable Long Term Solutions

    Over the past 2 years, mobile operators have finally accepted that, for some, the quality of the service that they are offering is far from what is required. Customers across all of the major mobile telecoms networks have been stricken with poor network coverage issues, with certain areas of the UK being more prone to…

  • Investigation: Why Can’t I Connect to a Mobile Network?

    Investigation: Why Can’t I Connect to a Mobile Network?

    It’s happened to all of us: the time when you need signal the most is the time you lose your connection. This could be during important calls, whilst browsing the web, or whilst streaming your favourite shows. Sometimes, just entering a certain area of a building can cause signal to be lost. In other scenarios,…

  • Finding my frequency on my Samsung phone

    Finding my frequency on my Samsung phone

    Boost mobile data with Stella Doradus This article explains the easiest steps you can take to see which on frequency your phone connects to your network. This is useful information to have, especially if you are looking to purchase a mobile repeater. Knowing your frequency will allow you to select the most suitable repeater for…

  • Why is it Important to Have Reliable Network Coverage?

    Why is it Important to Have Reliable Network Coverage?

    In the modern day and age, our social and business lives are centred around mobile communication, whether that be through mobile internet, calls, or text messaging. However, there is a downside to the information revolution and that is the need to always be connected. A lack of a solid, reliable signal can render simple tasks…

  • Boosting mobile signal into offices and large buildings

    Boosting mobile signal into offices and large buildings

    One of the main issues that affects cellular coverage in large buildings is the building structure itself. The walls and windows block mobile signal and this results in dropped, or poor quality calls inside. The same problem is found with regard to mobile data connections that are extremely slow and do not allow access to the network…