(NAPSA)—If your home is like most, you no longer have a landline. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 51 percent of U.S. homesrely on cell phonesalone for a telephone connection.Soa reliable cellular signal is more crucial than ever. The Problem Unfortunately, bad cell reception can happenin urbanareas, thanksto all the obstacles that block cell tower signals from reaching your phone. Andit can be even worse in rural areas, which make up more than 72percentof the U.S. land area. In fact, most cell phone users have used a numberof creative ways to make or receive a mobile call, including going outside, standing near a window,finding the one spot in the house with a signal, standing like a statue and even moving like a ninja. An Answer If that doesn’t work, you may want to try these 10 signal-boosting tips that cost nothing. Tips To Improve Your Cell Signal 1.If youre moving, stop. When you're stationary, your phone and the network don’t have to constantly adjust for your changinglocation. 2. If there’s a case on your phone,removeit. A case can block cell signals from reaching your phone's internal antenna. 3. Don't block the internal antenna by holding your phone.Try a different hand position to see if reception improves. 4. Go outside or get clear of any obstructions. Building materials block cell signals, so if you're in a building, go outside to get better reception. If you're already outside, find an open area such as a plaza or a park. 5. Keep yourbattery charged up. A low battery can hurt your phone’s ability to get and keep cell signal. 6. Change your location. If you're inside, move to another room of the house or into your office corridor. Or move next to a window, wherethecell signal may better penetrate the exterior walls. If in a vehicle, try driving a mile downthe road. 7. Increase yourelevation. By mov- ing to the top floor, you reduce the chanceof obstructions blockingthecell signal. If you're driving, find a high spot and parkthere. Getting a strong signal for your cell phone whenyouneed it may be easier than yourealize. 8. Use the Wi-Fi network. All newer smartphonesallow native Wi-Fi calling and texting, which is supported byall major U.S. cell carriers. There are also a bunch of messaging apps now for audio and videocalling. Solid Wi-Fi may be a good substitute for a spotty network. 9. Locate the nearest cell tower. When you know where the cell tower is, you know which direction your signal comes from. Then, move to the side of the building nearestthe tower. If you're outside, try to getclear of any signal-blocking obstructions between you and the tower. 10. Try switching from 4G to 3G. Turn off your LTEservice. See if you get a better connection with the 3G or even the 2G network. Learn More For further ideas on improving your cell signal, you can get the “Ultimate Consumer Guide to Cell Phone Signal Boosters” from the industry leader in cellular signal-boosting technology, weBoost. The company’s cell phonesignal boosters and accessories overcome problems of a weak signal by boosting cellular signals by as much as 32 times. For a look at the complete line of proven home, vehicle and business products that work with any carrier and in any location without a subscription fee, go to www.weboost.com.
