What are some easy ways to improve cell phone reception?

Answer by  guy (107)

Make sure you're not behind any metal as metal will block cell phone signals. Also other devices that you have running in your house like a cordless telephone, a wifi router, microwave, or tv all emit signals that interfere with cellphone reception so turning them off might get you better cellphone reception.

Answer by  brandi91 (54)

A few easy ways to improve reception are to walk into a different room or outside if in a large building, turn off or get away from other electronics that emit signal interference such as radios, TV or other receivers. Call your service provider and request a service update, this can be done yourself also in just a few minutes.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

Don't ever use your phone in a basement and it can often help if you go outside. Oftentimes you get better reception outdoors.

Answer by  Mary15 (347)

You should start by opting for the best service provider for the phone. If the company is whack and known to leave its customers hanging, pass over it. As for the still having problem with reception, avoid areas where there are masses of people with their cells and buildings -it can mess with the signals. Move toward windows; out basements.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

There are companies that sell cell signal "boosters" but if you need to amplify the signal in your house there are amplifiers that can give you a better signal.