If you have a measurement lower than -112dBM, then your phone has a very weak signal strength.

Make sure that your iPhone is completely up-to-date before toggling the WiFi calling option. [6] X Research source Try searching through your settings on Android if you’re having difficulty finding the right section. [7] X Research source Consider getting a portable WiFi hotspot if you don’t have WiFi at your house. [8] X Research source

Regardless of the carrier, most signal booster products include a booster and an antenna.

Keep an eye on your signal bar as you walk through each room in your house. If you have an especially strong signal in one room, you might want to put the booster there. Check your device’s instructions to see how and where to plug in the booster.

Once the signal booster is turned on, consider checking your phone’s signal strength. You can do this by downloading an app that lets you monitor your phone’s speed. Some good options are Speedtest by Ookla or Fast Speed Test by Netflix. [13] X Research source

Talk to your friends and family and see which cell phone carrier they have. This might help give you an idea of which networks are fastest in your area.

Make sure you have your phone’s IMEI number on hand if you do end up switching carriers. This number serves as your phone’s identity, and informs a new carrier of your phone’s hardware, along with other technical information. [16] X Research source If you have an iPhone, you can find your IMEI by checking in the “General” and “About” sections of your settings. If you have an Android, you can get the number by from the “About Phone” and “Status” portions of your settings. You can find it on either type of phone by calling international number *#06#.

Several companies are working on 5G, or Fifth Generation technology. Ask a cell phone carrier representative when they think 5G services will be available in your area. [17] X Research source

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