Recently, a survey conducted by Harris Interactive called ‘zBoost “State of the Cell Signal” sponsored by Wi-Ex’ revealed that nearly 70 percent of cell phone owners consider their cell phone their essential communications tool. The survey was conducted between December 8 – 10, 2009 via Harris’ online omnibus and interviewed a nationwide sample of 2,212 U.S. adults aged 18 years and older of whom 1,869 own a cell phone. The survey results revealed that 67 percent of cell phone owners use data functions on their cell phones and, of those, nearly 57 percent experience problems with their cell phone service while using data functions.
Lloyd R. Meese, CEO of Wi-Ex said. “Our survey demonstrates the ongoing challenge cell phone users face when it comes to a reliable indoor cell phone signal. According to our survey, 67% of owners experience problems including poor quality and 49% claim to have done something special to improve signal strength in order to make or receive a call in their home and zBoost keeps you connected by boosting voice and data and increasing data speeds at home, in the office or on the go.”
zBoost Products
Home and Office
zBoost for the HOME and Office Dual Band
- Dual Band supports both 800MHz and 1900MHz simultaneously
- Coverage area up to 2,500 sq. ft.
- Multiple phones and carriers supported simultaneously
zBoost-ONE PCS Single Band
- Supports 1900MHz
- Coverage up to 1,200 sq. ft.
- 2010 CES Innovations Honoree
- Single base unit with no external antennas – PCS phones
zBoost for the HOME and Office single band frequency
- Supports PCS (19000 MHz) or Cellular (800 MHz) frequency
- Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft.
- Supports Multiple phones simultaneously
Travel
- Dual Band supports both 800MHz and 1900MHz simultaneously
zBoost zPersonal (zP)
- Personal Booster
- Wireless
- Dual Band supports both 800MHz and 1900MHz simultaneously
- Works as Personal workspace booster
International
zBoost-ONE UMTS
- Supports 2100MHz phones
- Single base unit with no external antennas
- Coverage up to 1,200 sq. ft.
- Dual Band works in Home and Office
- Dual Band supports both 800MHz and 1900MHz simultaneously
- Increases coverage up to 200 sq. M.
Commercial
zBoost for the Custom Installer
- Supports single or dual-band frequency
- Coverage up to 10,000 sq. ft.
Other key results from Survey
- Out of 74% cell phone owners with access to internet or email only, 28% use it on weekly basis
- 67% use data functions on their cell phones which includes:
- 64 percent – Text/MMS messaging
- 20 percent – Email
- 20 percent – Browsing the Internet
- 14 percent – GPS mapping and directions
- 13 percent – Instant messaging
- 12 percent – Social networking including Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is one of the world’s leading custom market research firms and specializes in research, technology, and business insight to transform relevant insight into actionable prudence for its customers. Harris offers its expertise in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology, public affairs, energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, media, retail, restaurant, and consumer package goods. With office locations in more than 215 countries and territories across North America, Europe, and Asia, it is truly a world leader and far ahead of its competition in independent market research firms. For more information, please visit www.harrisinteractive.com.
About Wi-Ex
Founded in 2000, Wi-Ex manufactures and markets the zBoost line of cell phone signal boosters for use in the home, office, or car. zBoost is the first line of consumer friendly products to reduce dropped/missed calls and increase signal strength and battery life of cell phones, smartphones, and wireless data cards at an affordable price. zBoost works well with most U.S. carriers including AT&T, Sprint, Vodaphone, Verizon, MetroPCS, and T-Mobile and operates at dual 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands. In early 2006, Wi-Ex was acknowledged as one of Georgia’s top 10 innovative companies and at CES in both 2007 and 2010, Wi-Ex was selected for Design and Engineering Awards. Wi-Ex was selected as a finalist for the 2007 and 2009 CTIA Emerging Technologies (E-Tech) Award. Wi-Ex continues to develop innovative products to meet the demands of the ever-increasing wireless world by enhancing wireless signals. zBoost products are available nationally and internationally through its distribution partners.
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