![]() ![]() ![]() So while our phones realized an improvement of 14.6%, our Wireless "modems" only saw an improvement of 2.68% on a safe basis and a max improvement of 8.04% in a direct connection downstream of the weBoost Amplifier (again, a very UN-recommended setup). Connecting the MF279 directly downstream of the weBoost amp resulted in a consistent -103dbm (however, this set up is greatly frowned upon by weBoost Tech support). Connecting the MF279 directly to the Yagi (no amp) resulted in a consistent -109dbm. The Z700A had some ms156 antenna connectors, connecting the Yagi directly to those (no amplifier) and actually removing the internal antennas resulted in a -87dbm on that unit. On a clear dry night, we can hit -105dbm. However, both the Z700A and the MF279 only improved from -112dbm to -109dbm. With the weBoost powered up, our ATT iPhones all improved from -103dbm to -82dbm. My theory is that the firmware in the two ATT units prefer (seek out) the signal from the tower. While we do not have direct line of sight, our property sits 42 feet higher than the base of the tower with limited trees between. I have worked with the Z700A and MF279 utilizing a weBoost 4G Connect with a Yagi antenna aimed directly at the closest tower (2.1 miles as the crow flies). I haven't paid off my Home Base yet on my two year plan but it may be worth it to me to eat what's remaining and get the new device on a new two year plan. Reportedly AT&T was close to barring new mobile hotspots from the unlimited plus plan, but that hasn't happened yet. Antennas that plug directly into a device are always going to be less expensive than those that need an electronic booster to push the cell signal into the house and rebroadcast it so the device can pick up the signal. It has the same functions as the Home Base but reviews say it will do those things better, but more importantly for me it has antenna ports. That's why I was interested when I learned recently that AT&T is discontinuing the Home Base and replacing it with a thing called AT&T Wireless Internet (ZTE MF279). Just can't bring myself to pay what good signal boosters cost. I haven't used the landline replacement feature yet and to do that I would like to move the Home Base to a different part of the house but that's on the opposite side from the cell tower which would dramatically reduce the cell signal. To be honest since my Home Base works reasonably well I haven't done anything. ![]()
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