Ranger extenders for smart phones

Look at thread 137820 on 4G Hotspots.
There are other systems such as a 'repeater' systems.
Whatever you use you need an external antenna to get extended range.
Google it.

Ed,

I’ve got a Telstra Cel-Fi Go which works okay. It’s best to buy the “best” antenna you can get!

Will handle up to 7 phones/tablets working off it at once.

Bob

It would appear that mobile phone boosters were made illegal in 2011 at this link
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2011L00866

Now the above needs to be read in conjunction with https://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/mobile-phone-repeaters-information-for-consumers#difference

As clearly there is confusion as to what the correct terminology is for boosters and repeaters

We just carry a satphone which our mobile diverts to when out of 4G coverage

As well a new dual mode and dual SIM Thurya android and satphone is about to be released in Australia. https://www.medianet.com.au/releases/169798/

Had a look at it last Saturday at the Adelaide C&C show. It may seem expensive but when you consider it is two phones the price becomes a bit more tolerable.

Rob

I splashed out and got a good quality external antenna, it gave me around an extra 2 bars on my phone.

But honestly, when you're travelling you'll be driving into range, within range or out of range of a tower, the big antenna or booster will give you (as an example) signal 5 minutes before normal and 5 minutes after normal.

If you plan on driving around areas on the fringes of reception, then a booster or ext antenna may be a good idea, but if you're going to be hopping into and out of reception I'd save my money.

If I had my time again I wouldn't bother, I would spend it on sat phone hire.

Thanks all

I think i'll stick with my sat phone

cheers
Ed