Hi Booster Bob,

We have a house on an island off the coast of Maine. cell phone reception is spotty. We are at a fairly high elevation. We would like to improve our cell fone transmission/reception. Our house is about 1800 sq. ft. Radio Shack recommended a zBoost YX500 unit. Your site suggests zBoost YX510 premium kit (Product replaced by YX545 premium kit). First, what is the difference? Second, which do I want and why?

The difference between the YX-500 and the YX-510 from ZBoost is that YX-510 is dual band while there’s two versions of the YX500, a PCS and CEL version. Each device works on separate frequencies while the YX510 (Product replaced by YX545) works on both bands. The YX510 has a stronger external antenna that pulls the signal in from the tower better than a YX500 unit.

-Booster Bob

Question :

I am considering purchasing the Zboost for my home.  I have a terrible signal at home, and I think you provide the best solution.  I have Sprint which uses 1900 MHz, but I wanted to ask is there any advantage to purchasing the xy510 dual model which supports both 800 and 1900?  Or do you recommend that I just purchase the 500-PCS model ? Thank you,

Booster Bob answers :

” F., The only advantage is if you ever plan to change carriers in the future. As for now you only need the YX500-PCS. Check out Quantum-Wireless.com they sell the YX510 for only 278.99, have a 30 day MB guarantee, and a 1 year full warranty. They sell the YX500-PCS for 195.99 with the same perks. I absolutely endorse them as resellers. www.Quantum-Wireless.com or call 1-877-259-4629.

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