Heading out away from it all? Let’s review the most popular cell phone signal boosters. Anyone who has spent any amount of time off-grid knows that cell phone signal is always an issue.
Cell Phone Signal Boosters Compared
While most of us still like to walk around to hilltops and stretch our arms out to the sky for a shot at a better signal, I’m not convinced that actually works. Even more so, when you boondock away from it all on BLM or other Public Lands, there is often NO signal. In this week’s breakdown, we will compare 5 of the Top Selling Cell Phone Signal Boosters for your RV or Vehicle in 2020.
WeBoost Drive X RV Cell Phone Signal Booster
Coming in at the top of the pile, is the brand that most of us have heard of being the authority of cell phone signal boosters, WeBoost. In this first option the WeBoost Drive X RV is aimed at the, well, you guessed it RV Crowd.
This all-weather antenna is designed to be installed on the upper RV/Roof area of your RV for increased ranges of cell data that increased up to 33%. Design is a centrally located hub with a cable routed to the exterior-mounted antenna with a power supply feed.
Most Common Positive Customer Points: Easy to install, quality product, and packaging/instructions. Good Customer Support, Improved Cell Service
Most Common Negative Customer Points: Need to be physically very close to the unit for any gain. A small improvement in service, if any at all.
- Model Number: 471410
- Compatible Carriers: All (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular)
- Size: 6.25 x 4.5 x 1 inches
- Supports: Multiple Users
- Speeds: Up to 50 dB System Gain
- FCC Approval Status: Yes
- 5G Compatible: Yes
- Customer Support Based: USA , Utah
- Integrated Phone APP Manager: No
- POWERFUL RV BOOSTER — The weBoost Drive Reach RV powerfully boosts signal for fewer dropped calls, better voice quality, faster data speeds, increased hotspot capability, and improved audio and video streaming on the road and while parked, even in remote areas
- CARRIER COMPATIBILITY — With multi-user functionality, every passenger can enjoy stronger cell signals from all U.S. networks and carriers; including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and more
- COVERAGE FOR MOTORIZED AND TOWABLE RVS — Designed to enhance signal coverage for all RVs with an omnidirectional, 7.5” antenna, a ladder mount, mast extension, and side exit adapter
- ALL-TERRAIN, ALL-WEATHER TOUGH — The outside antenna meets current U.S military and NEMA IP66 standards, meaning it can withstand extreme shaking while being protected from dust, oil, and water
- 5G READY — weBoost products will work for the next decade and beyond
- PROUDLY AMERICAN — The only booster designed, assembled, and tested in the USA with US customer support: Our products are not manufactured in China
- FCC APPROVED — The booster is compliant with the requirements of the standards applied. FCC certification number: PWO460061. Approved to operate on frequency bands 12, 13, 5, 4, 2, without interrupting or harming any cell carriers signals to and from the cell tower.
HiBoost Travel 4G 2.0 RV Cell Phone Signal Booster
Hi Boost, another big name in the cell phone signal booster market, comes in next with its Travel 4G 2.0 RV model. The same model theme as the WeBoost, a centrally located hub with a cable routed to the exterior-mounted antenna with a power supply feed.
- ????【Wide CARRIER COMPATIBILITY】 Cell phone signal booster for rv works with all U. S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Straight Talk, and support U. S. Cellular and all phones and cellular-connected devices(smartphone, tablet, data card, Wi-Fi Hotspots and notebooks etc.)
- ????【Support Multiple Users】HiBoost RV cell phone signal booster can support multiple users at the same time, making everyone in the rv enjoy stronger signal and using demands, and can work with portable battery charger
- ????【HiBoost App monitors real time data】You can monitor real time data and power by us cellular signal booster App, help you get every last power from the cell phone signal booster, help you end dropped calls, get better voice/video call and faster data or download speeds by amplifier 4G LTE, 3G and 2G cellphone signal for your rv
- ????【DIY Cell Phone Signal Booster】All installation components are included in the package, you can install the rv cell phone signal booster via instructions, No need any extra fee
- ????【FCC & IC Certified, 3 years warranty】We offer US-based tech-support (online app chat & ticket, phone and email), All Hiboost cell booster parts are made by rock solid hardware with commercial quality standards. you don’t need to worry overheat cause failure due to HiBoost metal case ensures strong heat dissipat
Most Common Positive Customer Review Points: Easy to install andImproved Cell Service as advertised.
Most Common Negative Customer Review Points: As of this writing (Summer 2020) there are literally no negative reviews. Keep in mind, the product has not been on market long, not enough data in for a consensus on negative reviews. The integrated App that HiBoost owns for this product has awful reviews in the Apple App Store.
- Model Number: Travel 4G 2.0 RV
- Compatible Carriers: All Major US Carriers
- Size: 8.6 in × 6.5 in× 2 in inches
- Supports: Multiple Users
- Speeds: Up to 50 dB System Gain with 10dB output
- FCC Approval Status: Yes
- 5G Compatible: No or Not Advertised (2G GSM, 3G and 4G)
- Customer Support Based: US Based, Texas.
- Integrated Phone APP Manager: Yes, however, has terrible reviews.
SolidRF RV Pro Kit Cell Phone Signal Booster
Our next option is the SolidRF RV Pro Kit. This option from SolidRF is designed to be installed on the upper RV/Roof area of your RV for advertised increased ranges of cell service up to 5-8 miles of improved range. Design is different here with a centrally located hub PLUS an additional interior antenna for additional service signal within your RV. This is a nice design as in other product reviews, many said they needed to be close to the booster for it to work. With this second interior antenna, that may help with this common issue. Check it out here.
- On Roof All Weather(-30F to 160F) Mobile Booster. Maximum Communication Distance Range Up To 5~8 Miles. Suitable For Remote Area. Work For Band 12/13/5/2/4/25 Compatible With All US & Canada Carriers, Including: AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile, Sprint, U.S. Cellular, Bell, Telus, Rogers, Fido, Sasktel, MTS, Etc Across North America
- Dual-Interior Antenna Serves As A Complete, In-vehicle, Connectivity Solution Whether On The Road Or Stationary. Cover Two Areas Inside The RV. Both The Living Area And The Cab Have a Stable Signal Coverage Effect. Applicable For ClassA/C, Conventional Trailer, Fifth Wheel
- Unique Tru5 Technology Separate Band12 And Band 13 Maximum Supportable Data Download/Upload Speed Up To 40Mbps For AT&T/T-mobile And Verizon The Same Time. Boosts Voice, Text And Data Signals The Same Time. Reliable Cell Signal And More Consistent Data Speeds, Faster Data Downloads. Perfect Cell Phone Signal Booster For RV Over 30 Feet. Enhance Signal Up To 100x (20dB). Multi User Concurrent: Smart Phone, Pad, Data Modem All Connected Directly Same Time
- FCC Approved, Automatic Adjust System Gain And Power Level To Get The Best Communication Result. No Manual Intervention Needed. Easy Setup, All The Installation Could Be Done In One Hour By 2 People
- With Better Receive Signal, The Cell Phone Will Reduce Output Power, This Can Significantly Reduce The Transmission Power Of The Mobile Phone And Reduce The Electromagnetic Radiation To The Human Body. At The Same Time, Improve The Standby Time Of Mobile Phone Batteries Up To 2 Hours Additio
Most Common Positive Customer Points: Quality Product and Packaging/Instructions. Responsive Customer Support and Improved Cell Service
Most Common Negative Customer Points: Small improvement in service, if any at all.
- Model Number: RV Pro Kit
- Compatible Carriers: All (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular)
- Size: Not Listed on website
- Supports: Multiple Users
- Speeds: Up to 55 dB System Gain
- FCC Approval Status: Yes
- 5G Compatible: No or Not Advertised
- Customer Support Based: US, Utah (again)
- Integrated Phone APP Manager: No or not advertised
AnyCall – Cell Phone Signal Booster For RV
Anycall is a cell phone signal booster company I had not heard of prior to Amazon Search. A quick look at their website showed them as a company based out of China. This design is similar to Weboost with a Unit, Power cable, All-Weather Antenna and cable for routing.
In all honesty, this is the first on the list where the antenna and mounting bracket start looking cheaper in quality. FULL DISCLOSURE: They may NOT be a cheaper quality, but from an average consumer standpoint, it “looks” cheaper. Check it out here.
- 【Working Frequency Band】- The Anycall RV cell phone signal booster works on 700MHz(band12/17),850MHz(band 5),1900MHz(band 2),1700MHz(band 4) of Most US Carriers including AT&T,Verizon,T-Mobile,US Cellular,Cricket,H2O,Straight Talk ,Sprint,MetroPCS,Mint Mobile and so on. Please confirm that your mobile phones frequency band shows band 2,4,5,12 or 17 before placing an order.(You can refer to the frequency band check method in the product picture)
- 【Get Better Voice and Data in Driving】- The 5-band vehicle cellular booster equipped with a powerful 8dB internal antenna,efficiency Better your GSM 2g 3g voice calls and 4g lte data speed for 10+ users or devices simultaneously to get fewer dropped calls and missed calls. Improving voice quality and faster upload and download speed for Google Map, YouTube, Facebook, Ins and other applications that require fast internet support.
- 【Wonderful Smart Function】- This cell signal booster is equipped with LED indicator,automatic gain control,inactive mode, Oscillation Elimination, and automatic shut down function. The cell booster detects outdoor signal intelligently and optimize itself to achieve the best performance.It supports multiple users and devices simultaneously, you can share it with family and friends in your RV/Trailer/Boat/Camper.
- 【Completed Installation within 10 Minutes】- the omni-directional external tube antenna receives outdoor signals in all directions, you only need to install the external antenna perpendicularly above the RV roof. Place the internal panel antenna on the wall and face to the active area.No professional skills are required. You can easily complete the installation within 10 minutes.
- 【Reliable Service Warranty 】- FCC Certified, 30-day money-back guarantee, 3-month free replacement, 5-year manufacturer warran
Most Common Positive Customer Points: Easy to install, quality product and packaging/instructions. Good Customer Support, Improved Cell Service
Most Common Negative Customer Points: No Improvement to Signal, Faulty Equipment (cable fitting not matching Antenna receiver fitting).
- Model Number: AnyCall For RV
- Compatible Carriers: All (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular)
- Size: 6.29 x 2.4 x 0.7 inches
- Supports: Multiple Users
- Speeds: Up to 45 dB System Gain
- FCC Approval Status: Per Website “FCC Certified”
- 5G Compatible: No
- Customer Support Based: China (Non-US)
- Integrated Phone APP Manager: No
PhoneTone for RV – No Model Name Specific
Coming in at our last option is the PhoneTone for RV Signal Booster. This booster has the greatest improvement claims by the manufacturer of a 72dB Gain. Again, this shares the same quality concerns as the last being that it “looks” cheaper.
However, for the savings of $200, I’ll leave that to you if it matters or not. Design is once again the Power cable, All-Weather Antenna and cable for routing. This was the only booster we looked at where there were multiple reviews left where the customers claimed that major Cell Carriers were BLOCKING this product in some manner and it was useless.
- 【Better Data & VoLTE】- Enhances 4G LTE data speed signals and volte, enjoy faster uploads and downloads to stream videos smoothly in your vehicle(RV/Motorhome, van, truck, camper, trailer etc). Supports multiple users simultaneously.
- 【Compatible With All US Networks】- The booster supports All U.S. Carriers 4G LTE for Verizon, AT&T, T-mobile, US Cellular, Straight Talk, Cricket etc, works with all cellular devices operating on band 12, band 13 and band 17. (700Mhz)
- 【Advanced Features & Smart Device】- The booster uses AGC(Automatic Gain Control) function, which can intelligently detect the existing signal strength, and adjust itself for best performance, then reflect its working condition through LED indicator. Buy it once, and boost for life.
- 【DIY Installation】- The fashion rv booster kit comes with lightweight omnidirectional antennas which allow you can set up the antennas yourself as the user manual instructions, no technical experience needed. Dont need to worry about the location of the signal tower, allowing you to enjoy your journey with confidence.
- 【Reliable Service Guarantee】- FCC Certified, 30-day money-back guarantee, 3-month free replacement, 5-year manufacturer warranty. Professional Technical Suppo
Most Common Positive Customer Points: Easy to install, Improved Cell Service. Easy Returns when needed
Most Common Negative Customer Points: Blocked for use by Cell Phone Company, Poor improvement and Poor Customer Tech Support.
- Model Number: None Listed
- Compatible Carriers: All (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular)
- Size: 7.3 x 4.3 x 0.94 inches
- Supports: Multiple Users
- Speeds: Up to 72 dB System Gain
- FCC Approval Status: “Certified” per Phonetone website.
- 5G Compatible: No
- Customer Support Based: China
- Integrated Phone APP Manager: No
Final Thoughts on Cell Phone Signal Boosters
Overall, there isn’t a ton of companies offering Cell Phone Service Booster kits. Of the top 5 we discussed here, the overall winners would be HiBoost, WeBoost, and SolidRF due to their shared great reviews, quality product testimonials, and excellent US Based Customer Service.
When it comes to the ability to have communication off-grid, I don’t need to save $200 just to get a substandard product with poor customer service and potentially, being blocked by my cell carrier (yikes).
Mike is a Colorado resident, a combat veteran, and a former Police Officer, and an avid outdoorsman. Mike has camped, hiked, and Overlanded all over the United States. From backpack Elk Hunts on Public Land, solo truck camping to Multi-week Overlanding adventures with his family, Mike is very familiar with these outdoor topics.