For city dwellers, the topic of slow 3G internet may be irrelevant. However, network users living in remote settlements face this problem very often. And in the dachas of urban residents, the 3G signal is usually not very good. Meanwhile, the problem of slow Internet in villages and towns can be solved very quickly, simply and inexpensively.
Strengthening the 3G, 4G signal is actually not so difficult. There are several ways to improve communication in the country or in the village. This can be done by:
- change of the mobile operator;
- fine-tuning the modem itself.
To fix the situation with slow internet, you can also use a special 3G internet booster, external or internal. The use of such equipment can actually have a very good effect.
How to choose the right operator
The towers of mobile operators on the territory of our country are located extremely unevenly. To find out which company's signal in a given area will be the strongest, you first need to look at special coverage maps. They are available for every popular operator. You can find cards on the official websites of the cellular providers themselves. According to many Internet users, the signal from the Megafon operator is best received in remote areas. However, of course, in some cases, communication from other companies may be the best.
To find out the signal of which company is better received in a particular area, you can, of course, not only with the help of maps. Those who want to strengthen the Internet for summer residents and residents of rural areas, among other things, should ask their neighbors which operator they prefer.
Strengthening 3G, 4G signal: modem settings
In order for the 3G modem itself to work better, it is worth making a few changes to its settings. To do this, you just need to open the program supplied with the device and go to the "Network Settings" tab. Next, select the "3G only" item and put a checkmark in front of the "Automatic" line.
Strengthening the 3G signal in the country or in the village using an antenna
Antennas designed to amplify a 3G signal are internal and external. The first type of equipment is cheaper and easier to install. External antennas are more expensive and more difficult to mount.
Indoor models can provide good signal amplification for 3G, 4G, simply being installed on the windowsill. Recently, parabolic antennas of this type have become very popular. The modem in them is connected in focus to a special connector. Further, through the USB plug, the structure is connected to a laptop or computer. The internal antennas deserve really good reviews from consumers. They amplify the signal really well. But only if the operator's tower is nearby.
In very remote villages, of course, the best option to speed up the Internet can be an external antenna to enhance the 3G signal. Models of this type are usually mounted on the roof of a house or on a large tree. The choice of a particular type of antenna in this case will depend mainly on the signal strength of the operator. The weaker it is, the more expensive equipment of this type will have to be purchased.
