Signal Booster Installation Frequently Asked Questions

For consumer products: yes, without a doubt. Consumer cell phone signal boosters do not require professional installation. They're easy to set up. Although, it's perfectly fine to hire a local handyman, installer, or any profession that deals with running cable.

Check out this article for easy tips in home and office booster installation, or our videos down below for even more information.

For commercial installations over 25,000 sq ft / 7,620 square meters., we recommend hiring an expert. We offer complete in-building system design and installation services for large projects. Just give us a call at 1-800-373-2927 to get a free consultation, or email us at (sales@wilsonamplifiers.ca).

Vehicle signal booster installation is extremely quick and should take around 5 minutes.

Stationary (home and office) installation can take quite a bit longer, anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the size of your space and the type of booster you bought.

There are five main steps in a cell phone signal booster installation:

1. Finding the Best Possible Outside Signal
2. Installing the Outdoor Antenna
3. Connecting the Amplifier
4. Install Inside Antenna
5. Powering on

For a complete walkthrough, read this article or give us a call at 1-800-373-2927 between 8 AM and 6 PM CST, Monday-Friday.

Yes. We offer iBwave system design, site survey, and total installation packages for buildings over 25,000 square feet / 7,620 square meters.

In addition, we provide fleet solutions.

Finding the best place to install your outside antenna is a simple process.

1. Find dB readings on your phone
2. Walk around the outside perimeter of your home or office building
3. It takes time for dB values to refresh, so pause and hold every 30 seconds at each spot to get accurate readings.
4. The number closest to 0 is the best spot to install the antenna.

Check out this article for more on how to find dB readings on your phone.

For the inside antenna, it's best to install in the area you will be spending the most time using cell phones and other cellular devices.

For the amplifier, it's best to install in an easily accessible, well-ventilated place that doesn't collect much heat. Good choices include shelves, the wall, or in a closet.

For enterprise boosters (beyond 10K+ sq ft / 300+ sq m coverage), it's recommended to consult with a signal boosting technician who can properly look at floor plans, examine potential problem areas, and tailor a unique solution. Click here to get help.