How to test for Best Cell Network

[scud]

Hi there

I work from home, and where my desk is, (currently with Cellc), i get very poor Cell reception.
Most time the phone won't even ring.

So how do i go about finding the best network for my actual physical position.
Would it be a case of testing a prepaid sim card on every network, or is there a more cleverer better way?

 

[Nod]

You can always call the network you are with, and ask them to improve the signal for your location. We have done this for our offices.

 

[ajax]

So how do i go about finding the best network for my actual physical position.
Would it be a case of testing a prepaid sim card on every network, or is there a more cleverer better way?

That is a good idea, yes. But sometimes the signal strength indicator on a phone is inadequate. If you e.g. get 2 other networks showing full bar, then deliberately wrap your hands around your phone as best you can. After 10 seconds the signal will be degraded. You could find then 1 network still showing full bar (the signal is weaker but still above the full bar threshold), but another network could show 1 or 2 bars.

Some Samsung phones have built in signal meters in dBm which is a more convenient method than the "hand method".

But the above won't say anything about dropped call rates or network busy problems in your area.

 

[scud]

Thanks guys, I'm going to test out a free / cheap prepaid I think , be great if someone offered this as a service