Dealing with dropped calls and weak signal bars inside your house can be incredibly frustrating.
If your mobile coverage is unreliable at home, you’re not alone — but the good news is, there are practical solutions.
Here are three effective ways to improve your cellphone signal at home.
1. Move to a better signal zone in your home
Some areas in your house may naturally have stronger reception than others. Try making calls near windows, upper floors, or open areas where the signal isn’t blocked by thick walls, metal, or electronic interference. Simply relocating can sometimes significantly boost your signal quality.
2. Use Wi-Fi calling
Most modern smartphones and mobile networks in South Africa support Wi-Fi calling, which lets you make calls and send texts over your home Wi-Fi instead of relying on your mobile network. Make sure it’s enabled in your phone’s settings and that your carrier supports it. This can eliminate the need for a strong cell signal entirely while you’re at home.
3. Install a signal booster (Cell phone repeater)
A signal booster is a device that captures weak cellular signals, amplifies them, and rebroadcasts them inside your home. This can dramatically improve reception in areas with poor coverage. These boosters need to be compatible with your network and legally approved for use in your country, so it’s important to buy from a reputable supplier.
