Question on use of SureSignal

[DaveL485]

If I have a wifi network, which SureSignal requires, why would I need to boost my mobile web signal?

The point of the question: I got my OH an S4 mini on Vodafone and the 3g signal in her house is crap. I was going to buy a SureSignal to boost this, thinking it's some sort of clever antenna-booster thing, but the spiel says it needs WIFI to work. She doesn't have internet, or a landline at all (yeah yeah, I know, she's a dinosaur.....a pretty one though!)

What are my options outside of either getting her an internet connection or putting up with bad internat (and phone) reception when in her house?

Thanks.

[Jenny]

Hi DaveL485,

The Sure Signal isn’t a ‘booster’, it’s a mini site (femtocell) that can provide 3G coverage even when there’s no coverage at all.

This requires a broadband connection to work so she would need this.

Take a look at our online coverage checker for any plans in that area – this will show any changes that are due in the next three months.

Thanks,

Jenny

[DaveL485]

So, if she does not have broadband, we have no options for improving signal for calls and 3g?

[Retired-Kay]

Hi DaveL485, 

There isn't anything else unfortunately. 

We're massively investing in our network so hopefully she'll see improvements in the near future.

Keep checking here for updates. 

Thanks, 

Kay