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Use a Booster Antenna to Improve Signal & Performance

The Booster Antenna connected to the Sprint 598U

Many new users of mobile broadband devices ("aircards") are unaware that their device has an antenna port where you can connect an antenna, to boost the signal and improve performance. Most of the aircards from Sprint, Verizon, Alltell, Cricket, AT&T, and some Canadian providers sold in the past couple of years feature an antenna port (not sure if your aircard has an antenna port? check out 3Gstore.com/jacks to find out!), and you can use this port to connect a signal-boosting antenna.

There are a wide variety of antennas available, but the most popular is the classic Booster Antenna. The Booster Antenna is the most affordable way to boost your signal, and it's extremely portable due to its compact size. It can easily fit in your briefcase, laptop bag or purse. It is designed to be able to be used in your vehicle, on your desk, attached to a window - anywhere else you have room for it!

Check out the below video to see how the Booster Antenna works:

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