In a perfect world, our mobile phones would work correctly, all day long. Every time we entered a number, a crisp voice would answer, “Hello?” However, the real world is a labyrinth of obstructions: thick walls, metal frames, competing signals, distant cell towers, and whole skyscrapers stand in our way.
Drive behind a mountain, and you’ll scream through static until the signal finally cuts out. Delays and echoes can make phone calls even more frustrating, and most of the time your environment is to blame. There is an insider trick to works wonders.
Ironically, many people struggle with poor signals inside their homes. Your house – which used to be the only reliable place you could make a call – may be filled with signal-muffling architecture and distracting devices. If your home doesn’t afford a clear shot to the nearest cell tower, you’ve got a problem because you’re probably not going to move anytime soon. Then again, what if your house is one giant dead spot? Should you never place a call from your living room?
There are at least three ways to keep the signal strong.