The Sleek 4G-V—the first 4G LTE cradle-style cell booster—is slated to be unveiled at CES 2012 next week. Wilson Electronics, a leading manufacturer of cellular repeaters, was the first to break though the 4G booster market with its AWS signal booster for T-Mobile. However, the Sleek 4G-V is the first repeater to work with Verizon’s 700MHz 4G LTE network as well as 2G/3G networks on the 1800/1900MHz frequency bands—effectively boosting signal for both voice and data transfer.
Wilson’s Sleek 4G booster is easy to install, weighs just three ounces and can deliver up to 20 times more power than a cell phone alone. In a press release Wilson’s Director of Business Development, Laine Matthews, stated: “Verizon Wireless customers who use LTE-enabled phones and data devices can now enjoy the same benefits of Wilson boosters that others on 3G networks have long enjoyed. For those troubled by a weak signal, the Sleek 4G-V provides a strong, reliable connection so they can connect with confidence.”
The new 4G LTE Sleek from Wilson will be available in Q2 of 2012, but is available for pre-order on Quantum-Wireless. Secure your Wilson Sleek 4G-V today by calling 877-259-4629.
]]>The Wilson Sleek is already known as one of the simplest and most efficient plug-and-play cell phone signal boosters for mobile use. The Sleek reduces dropped calls, improves signal quality and installs easily in any vehicle. But what if you need extra battery life?
Wilson has provided a solution with its new Wilson Sleek Battery Pack. The new 859984 battery pack creates complete wireless freedom for users. Perhaps you will be on the road for an extended period of time and won’t have access to a power source. With the Wilson Sleek Battery Pack, not having access to a power source is no longer an issue. Simply insert four AA batteries and the your Sleek is good to go for hours of talk-time–without dropped calls and poor reception. The 859984 battery pack also has an added bonus: no wires. After you’ve inserted your AA batteries, there is nothing more to connect, no adapters to be bought and no additional wiring required. Enjoy the freedom of great cell phone reception with no strings (or power cords) attached.
]]>Wilson Electronics just released an all-new signal booster designed for M2M signal enhancement. This is the cell booster company’s first foray into the M2M market, itself a nascent and rapidly expanding field. The Datapro 811225, as the device is called, is built to fit any M2M installation. From vending machines and ATMs to security systems and utility meters, the Datapro maximizes speed, efficiency, and reliability.
The Datapro is compatible and configurable to any device or application used in M2M. With dual band connectivity, the device communicates on all US cellular frequencies and runs on every North American CDMA network. This device improves cellular signal strength in environments or regions with poor reception. With a more robust signal, devices can exchange data information at maximum speeds, helping businesses run more efficiently and effectively. The Datapro has a bi-directional antenna, improving signals both to and from cell towers, streamlining every step of the data communication process.
Powerful yet unassuming, the device weighs a mere half a pound and only stretches over a couple of inches. It inconspicuously attaches to any out-of-the-way surface for subtle deployment. The Datapro is compatible with a host of Wilson antennas, each tailored to operate in specific environments. This allows you to build the perfect system for your particular situation. A novel product, the Datapro offers the comfort and support of Wilson boosters to the M2M market. We can certainly expect this line to grow and develop as M2M technology expands.
]]>Passenger terminal near Utah-Arizona state line goes from almost no signal to full signal following booster installation
St. George, Utah – Feb. 1, 2011 – Travelers, airline employees, and anyone visiting St. George’s new municipal airport can now use their cellular devices for voice and data due to the installation of signal boosters made by Wilson Electronics.
The $160 million airport opened to commercial flights Jan. 13 about five miles southwest of the city near the Utah-Arizona line. Before the project broke ground more than three years ago, the 1,250-acre site was sage-covered range land, with no residences, businesses, or paved roads nearby.
The formerly empty site had weak cellular signal coverage at best, a fact that was apparent to workers while the new 35,000-square-foot terminal building was under construction. Additionally, the already weak signal was reduced to an unusable level when you entered the terminal.
To remedy the lack of coverage, Wilson Electronics and a team from St. George-based Wilkinson Electric installed a signal booster system, specifically using Wilson’s newest and most powerful booster, the AG Pro 75. The system provides a signal strong enough to support all passengers traveling through the airport.
“We’re grateful to all of the local companies who helped to make the grand opening of the new St. George Municipal Airport a success,” said Marc Mortensen, assistant city manager for St. George. “Thanks to Wilson Electronics, airport patrons will be able to stay connected on their cell phones whether they’re arriving or departing.”
“The system installation at the new airport passenger terminal is a perfect demonstration of how Wilson’s boosters are designed to provide strong cellular coverage, even inside large structures in areas of very weak signal,” said Joe Banos, COO of Wilson Electronics. “As a former Air Force and current private pilot, it’s great that Wilson was able to play a role in this major project right in our own backyard.”
About Wilson Electronics, Inc.
Wilson Electronics, Inc., a leader in the wireless communications industry for more than 40 years, designs and manufactures a wide variety of cell phone signal boosters, antennas and related components that significantly improve cellular communication in mobile, indoor, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. All Wilson products are engineered, assembled and tested in the company’s U.S.-based headquarters. Wilson boosters fully comply with FCC regulations for cellular devices and are FCC type accepted and Industry Canada certificated. Wilson Electronics has developed and patented a variety of technologies for protecting cell sites by preventing network interference. For more information, visit www.wilsonelectronics.com.
Craving better cell service? Wilson Electronics provides the answer – meet its newly released cell signal booster, the AG Pro 75, designed to give your mobile phone better indoor signal and coverage.
The AG Pro 75, a dual-band device, is Wilson’s highest-gain signal booster on the market, with a max gain of 70 dB at 800 MHz and 75 dB at 1900 MHZ; using the company’s patented service security tech to prevent network interference, the booster is compatible with all mobile phones available from US carriers (excluding Nextel/iDEN). It can also be configured to work with a number of other Wilson cellular antennas, making it compatible with almost any building installation. This booster is advertised to provide a great connection in even the weakest of signal areas and to increase wireless connection ranges for voice and data in both 3G and 4G zones.
“The AG Pro 75 is Wilson’s first cellular signal booster to feature an adjustable gain control that allows optimized gain level,” says COO for Wilson Electronics, Joe Banos. “The adjustable gain simplifies installation by giving the installer flexibility in the location of the unit’s inside and outside antennas. This product should revolutionize installation for indoor boosters.”
Last year, the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics found that a solid percentage of Americans had no landlines or residential phone service, clearly reflecting the growing trend of relying solely on cell phone coverage and, by proxy, the importance of said service’s reliability. With Wilson Electronics. already famous for is top-of-the-line cell phone signal boosters, now developing boosters specifically catering to the nation’s growing interest in smart phones and wireless tablets, it’s good to to have them keeping our service up to date – and the AG Pro 75 is simply further evidence to that fact.
You’re tired of experiencing poor cell phone reception, dropped calls and poor voice quality. You get some reception outside your home or office, but as soon as you step inside it seems to magically disappear. Your phone is constantly scanning for a signal, so your battery dies much faster than it should. You’ve double checked your phone and called your carrier, all to no avail.
You need a cell phone signal booster.
How Cell Repeaters Work
Cell repeaters, also known as cell amplifiers, cell extenders or cell boosters, are fairly simple to use. Most boosters consist of three major components: an external directional antenna, an internal antenna and a signal amplifier.
The external directional antenna is typically placed outside the home or office (preferably outside a window or on a roof) and is positioned to face the nearest cell tower. In the event that you are installing the antenna yourself, a signal strength monitor is recommended to help you figure out the best location for the antenna. The external directional antenna is designed to pick up the weak signal that is being broadcast by your cellular provider.
The signal the external antenna picks up is sent over wires to the signal amplifier. The signal amplifier is what increases the signal. Your boosted signal is then sent to the internal antenna which wirelessly rebroadcasts a more powerful signal within your space.
How to Differentiate Between Cell Boosters by Frequency
Cell boosters operate on different frequencies: 800 MHz, 1900 MHz and iDEN. The 800MHz frequency is compatible with Verizon phones outside of Florida and Texas, Alltel phones in selected states, and US Cellular phones in selected states. T-mobile, Sprint, Metro PCS and several other carries operate on the 1900MHz band. AT&T operates on both bands.
Often the most comprehensive solution is to opt for a Dual Band Cellular Repeater. These repeaters operate on both the 800 MHz and 1900 MHz bands, ensuring proper coverage with all major carriers (with the exception of Nextel). Nextel users in need of a cellular repeater must invest in an iDEN booster.
Choosing a Cell Amplifier by Application
Whether you need to amplify cellular signals in a large home, small apartment, warehouse or car, there are cell amplifiers that are designed for your needs. The following repeaters are extremely popular in the cell booster space and represent some of the different applications for cellular repeaters.
For Home and Office Applications
zBoost YX545 Repeater Kit
One of the most popular cell booster kits on the market, the YX545 Cellular Repeater Kit is dual band, making it compatible with all cell phone carriers except Nextel. This cell booster can amplify cellular signals in an area of 2,500-3,000 square feet with a 60dB gain, making it ideal for small home and office settings. The YX545 kit features everything you need for set-up and installation, including all the necessary cables and antennae.
Wilson 841262
The 841262 Dual Band Repeater from Wilson Electronics is comparable to the YX545. However, this model amplifies cellular signals up to 5,000 square feet with a slightly higher 62 dB gain. Thus the Wilson 841262 is optimal for application in medium-to-large offices or homes. The standard external antenna, amplifier and internal antenna setup applies.
For Mobile Applications
Wilson Sleek
The Wilson Sleek is a unique cell booster in that it doesn’t include a visible internal antenna or a separate booster component. Designed for use while on-the-go, this cell repeater from Wilson Electronics is simply a cell phone cradle that has an internal antenna built right in. Mount the magnetic external antenna to your vehicle’s roof, plug the Wilson Sleek power supply cord into your car’s cigarette lighter and you’re ready to experience 20 times the power of your cell phone alone. This is an ideal solution for those living in rural areas who experience spotty reception while on the road. The Wilson Sleek is also dual band, making it compatible with all carriers except Nextel.
Wilson 801212
The Wilson 801212 Mobile Amplifier Kit boosts signal within a five-foot range and is ideal for larger portable applications such as within boats, RVs and vans. The external antenna is magnetic for easy mounting and connects with an amplifier and rebroadcasting antenna. A step up from the Wilson Sleek, the 801212 covers more area but contains more components to install and connect. It is also dual band, for use with most major carriers.
For Large Buildings, Warehouses and Outdoor Spaces
Wilson 801265 AG Pro 75
The Wilson Dual Band 801265 Repeater offers a powerful 75dB of gain, covering spaces of up to 30,000 square feet. Branded as the most powerful cellular repeater on the market, the 801265 has the same setup as your standard cell booster but simply offers more raw power, making it ideal for buildings, warehouses and large open spaces.
For individuals looking to cover spaces larger than 30,000 square feet, a custom installation from cell repeater specialists would be necessary. Contact Quantum-Wireless for information on custom installations.
]]>Quantum-Wireless is excited to announce the addition of its latest cell phone booster amplifier, the 801265 AG Pro 75 dB Adjustable Gain Amplifier, made by Wilson, the world leader in cell phone booster improvement products. The 801265 AG Pro 75 boasts the most powerful amplifying ability of any product of its kind to date. This device, offered as part of a complete kit, eliminates the need to contend with weak signals, dropped calls, poor data rates or those irritating and frustrating choppy conversations.
What distinguishes the Wilson 801265 cell phone booster from all other commercially available units is its industry-leading signal increasing capability. While Quantum-Wireless offers many powerful signal boosters , none can approach the raw power of the Wilson 801265’s enormous 75 dB of gain. Its ability to amplify a cell phone signal is simply unrivaled and unsurpassed by any other competing device out on the market.
As part of a kit, which includes an indoor and outdoor antenna and a cable, the Wilson 801265 AG Pro can amplify a cell phone signal across an area of 30,000 square feet. Its extraordinary signal-boosting ability will provide robust coverage for up to 15 phones or data cards simultaneously. This makes it the ideal choice for large building cell reception solutions.
Like many other excellent products offered by Wilson Electronics, the 801265 AG Pro cell phone signal amplifier is dual band, which means it’s compatible with every major carrier (except Nextel) in the United States. In addition, by boosting the wireless signal, the new Wilson device will extend the battery life of your cell phone by freeing it from having to constantly struggle to obtain a decent level of reception
For those that are seeking a cell booster kit with unparalleled performance and unrivaled versatility, the Wilson 801265 AG Pro 75 dB Adjustable Gain Amplifier is an obvious contender.
]]>Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office reduces down-time by enabling deputies to access critical data while patrolling in remote areas
St. George, Utah – Oct. 26, 2010 – The Yavapai County (Arizona) Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has upgraded data communications capabilities for more than 120 rural patrol vehicles by installing systems made by Wilson Electronics, manufacturer of North America’s top-selling line of cellular signal boosters.
The Wilson signal boosters enable deputies to use on-board computers and cellular modems to access the department’s computer network and search for needed information or file reports directly from their patrol vehicles, even in remote areas of the county.
“Under the direction of Sheriff Steve Waugh, YCSO has been committed providing the latest mobile data technology to its deputies and the Wilson signal boosters have been a critical component in allowing this process to move forward,” according to Dwight D’Evelyn, YCSO Media/Crime Prevention Coordinator.
While in-vehicle computers and cellular modems are standard equipment for many law enforcement agencies across the U.S., making the department’s Mobile Data Computing Project (MDCP) work in Yavapai County was a challenge.
The county covers 8,100 square miles, an area larger than several U.S. states, lying between suburban Phoenix and the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Topography includes Sonoran desert and mountains rising nearly 8,000 feet.
Before the MDCP was implemented, deputies took handwritten notes during investigations and then drove to the nearest substation, often 80 or 100 miles away, to log into the computer system, according to Lt. Brian Hunt, Technical Services Bureau commander for the Sheriff’s Office.
“If we need to look something up online, now our people have the resources of the office in their vehicles,” Hunt said. “This has cut down on ‘windshield time’ (driving) and allowed more time for investigations and other law enforcement activity.”
As the department researched the feasibility of implementing the MCDP, field testing confirmed that the cellular signal in many areas of the county was too weak to allow in-vehicle modems to reliably connect with the department’s computer system, Hunt said.
To solve that problem the department installed Wilson boosters and antennas to detect and amplify faint cellular signals. The payoff has been clear and immediate.
“We had a recent search and rescue operation in an area where the searching units had no cellular coverage according to their handheld devices,” Hunt said. “But with the air-cards in our vehicles, responding deputies had service through the Wilson booster and were able to instant message and stay in contact with the communications center.”
The department also experienced another unexpected benefit.
“We’re realizing that this project has reduced deputies’ response times,” Hunt said. “I was hearing in a community meeting people raving about how quickly our deputies are able to respond to calls. Deputies assigned to an area now have immediate access to the computer system, so they can stay closer to where they need to be.”
About Wilson Electronics, Inc.
Wilson Electronics, Inc., a leader in the wireless communications industry for more than 40 years, designs and manufactures a wide variety of cell phone signal boosters, antennas that significantly improve cellular communication in mobile, indoor, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. All Wilson products are engineered, assembled and tested in the company's U.S.-based headquarters. Wilson boosters fully comply with FCC regulations for cellular devices and are FCC type accepted and Industry Canada certificated. Wilson Electronics has developed and patented a variety of technologies for protecting cell sites by preventing network interference. For more information, visit www.wilsonelectronics.com.
Media Contacts
Jonathan Bacon, Wilson Electronics, 435-673-5021 (o), 801-660-7820(c), jbacon@wilsonelectronics.com
Ken Perkins, Wilson Electronics, 435-986-6252 (o), kperkins@wilsonelectronics.com
Company’s eighth patent covers an all-in-one form factor for mobile signal boosters
St. George, Utah – Sept. 14, 2010 – Wilson Electronics, manufacturer of North America’s top-selling line of cell phone signal boosters, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent 7,684,838, the company’s eighth patent related to the amplification of cellular signals.
The patent was awarded for Wilson’s product designs that incorporate a cell phone cradle, cellular signal booster, and antenna into a single unit. Wilson products that make use of the patented technology include the company’s latest universal mobile signal booster, the Sleek, and Wilson’s 2009 iPhone-specific release, the iBooster.
Combining the various elements of a cellular signal booster into a single unit reduces the number of parts that must be installed and connected. This streamlines the installation process and allows these Wilson mobile signal boosters to readily be moved from one vehicle to another.
“This latest patent and those issued previously are ample evidence of the depth of talent comprising our world-class research and development department,” said Joe Banos, Wilson COO. “Our engineers have more than 150 years combined experience in the design of radio frequency signal boosters and antennas. Their skill and dedication enable Wilson Electronics to build the best quality cell signal boosters available anywhere.”
About Wilson Electronics, Inc.
Wilson Electronics, Inc., a leader in the wireless communications industry for more than 40 years, designs and manufactures a wide variety of cell phone signal boosters, antennas and related components that significantly improve cellular communications for mobile, indoor, and machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. All Wilson products are engineered, assembled and tested in the company's U.S.-based headquarters. Wilson boosters fully comply with FCC regulations for cellular devices and are FCC and Industry Canada type accepted. Wilson Electronics has developed and patented microprocessor-controlled signal booster technology that protects cell sites by preventing network interference from oscillation and/or cell site overload. For more information, visit www.wilsonelectronics.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Jonathan Bacon
435-673-5021
Cell: 801-660-7820
jbacon@wilsonelectronics.com
Ken Perkins, 435-986-6252
kperkins@wilsonelectronics.com