GSM/LTE boosters and installation

[killerbyte]

I have been tasked with getting a quote for a GSM/LTE booster for our building.
We have a two storey office block (with adjoining warehouse) and the guys downstairs can't get a phone call on their cellphones.

I need to find a company who can quote on the installation and the hardware. I already have one quote but need to get another 2.

Any recommendations on who I can contact?

 

[Pak Fa Fui]

Try your Service provider first, they could do it for free.

 

[Rickster]

I have been tasked with getting a quote for a GSM/LTE booster for our building.
We have a two storey office block (with adjoining warehouse) and the guys downstairs can't get a phone call on their cellphones.

I need to find a company who can quote on the installation and the hardware. I already have one quote but need to get another 2.

Any recommendations on who I can contact?

If the office has decent wifi in the office you could just use Voice over WIFI, doesnt cost anything. That is only if they have phones and carriers that support it.

 

[Apogee]

I have been tasked with getting a quote for a GSM/LTE booster for our building.
We have a two storey office block (with adjoining warehouse) and the guys downstairs can't get a phone call on their cellphones.

I need to find a company who can quote on the installation and the hardware. I already have one quote but need to get another 2.

Any recommendations on who I can contact?

Interesting that Linus also looked into this recently.

 

[killerbyte]

Interesting that Linus also looked into this recently.

Duxbury sells Cel-Fi, so I have contacted them for pricing and an installer.

 

[deweyzeph]

What is the legality of these boosters? I was under the impression that only the networks have the right and licenses to broadcast on these frequencies.

 

[killerbyte]

What is the legality of these boosters? I was under the impression that only the networks have the right and licenses to broadcast on these frequencies.

you are just boosted their signals.

 

[Leno]

What is the legality of these boosters? I was under the impression that only the networks have the right and licenses to broadcast on these frequencies.

I was wondering the same, but it seems like ICASA do approve these units

ICASA Signal Boosters - Why Its Important to Buy Regulated Boosters

ICASA regulations mandate performance and manufacturing standards for signal boosters. Every booster sold in South Africa must meet those standards. If you want to be sure the cell signal booster you buy works exactly as the manufacturer says it does, then get a booster that’s certified by ICASA.

www.boltontechnical.co.za

 

[killerbyte]

I was wondering the same, but it seems like ICASA do approve these units

ICASA Signal Boosters - Why Its Important to Buy Regulated Boosters

ICASA regulations mandate performance and manufacturing standards for signal boosters. Every booster sold in South Africa must meet those standards. If you want to be sure the cell signal booster you buy works exactly as the manufacturer says it does, then get a booster that’s certified by ICASA.

www.boltontechnical.co.za

Little fact... ANYTHING that can transmit a signal (and likely receive a signal) that comes through the ports of entry MUST have an ICASA license. The only things excluded seem to be individual imports made by individual citizens.
But for companies bringing in products they must be approved by ICASA before they land in SA because the documentation must be presented to Customs.