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Before buying your signal repeater (also called signal booster in layman's term), there are few things you need to know and consider. You should know what carrier you would use the booster for and also what frequency they operate on.
Here in Ireland, Mobile Networks and Carriers uses 2 GSM bands (900/1800 MHz), 2 UMTS (AKA 3G) bands (900/2100/), and 2 LTE bands (800/1800 MHz). LTE 2600MHz is used in other countries, but not yet in Ireland.
To choose right one, you ultimately need to know what frequency band your mobile carrier is transmitting in your area, then match that to a signal repeater we have in store and make sure they're compatible. So if you want to boost LTE signal, you will either need a 800MHz or 1800MHz signal repeater.
Learn more about mobile carrier frequencies used in Ireland in the next section below.
To know what each carrier/operator uses, refer to the Irish Frequency Band table below.
Take note of the following info to better understand the table, and you'll get the idea on what signal repeater to pick:
Carriers | Frequencies Used | Technology |
---|---|---|
3 (Three) | 900MHz | GPRS, EDGE |
| 900MHz, 2100MHz | UMTS, HSPA+ |
| 800MHz | LTE, LTE-A |
Vodafone | 900MHz | GPRS |
| 2100MHz | UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ |
| 800MHz, 1800MHz | LTE, LTE-A |
Meteor | 900MHz | GPRS, EDGE |
| 900MHZ, 2100MHz | UMTS, HSDPA, HSPA+ |
| 800MHz, 1800MHz | LTE, LTE-A |
So now that you have an overview on Irish Frequencies, read below for further guide.
Your phone will typically connect to a frequency in your current location. Once you know this frequency, you'll be able to choose the right signal repeater.
If you're in The Republic of Ireland, and you want to boost Voice Calls & Text only you need the 900Mhz Frequency regardless of what network you are on - it is 900MHZ for Voice calls and texts
The frequency will be one of these :
To know what frequency your phone is currently on, you need to go through a process called Field Test.
The process won't require you to have any specialized equipment, all you need is your Phone. It could be an iPhone or Android.
The main goal of this guide is for you to know what frequency you are getting from a network operator's mast. To get this info, Field Test or Service Mode will help you get the frequency info by getting the ARFCN/UARFCN/EARFCN value or the BAND Number.
Each phone type (iPhone/Android) has a different procedure. Generally, it involves calling a special number to bring up the hidden menu.
NOTE: Read the Field Test guide dedicated to 4G LTE Network on this page.
Make sure you do the following before starting off with this guide.
Ensure:
NOTE:
What symbol do you see:
Tap Phone Icon on your iPhone and dial:
*3001#12345#*
Then tap call button.
You should now be in Field Test mode.
Under Field Test screen:
10713
is the value for the UARFCN and Downlink Frequency.Under Field Test screen:
Check on the Result.
You can get the frequency info under any the following:
Referene Image (Sample Result): Click here to see sample result.
Field testing on Android Phone is needed so you would know what frequency you're on. Each brand/make has a special code to call, so you can enter into Field Test Mode or Service Mode on your Android phone.
Before you proceed:
Step 1: Check Your Phone's Signal Indicator. Take note if it's getting 3G, LTE, or 2G Edge.
Step 2: Dial the Access Code to get your phone into Service Mode.
Below, you can find specific codes to call for specific phone brand/make:
*#*#197328640#*#*
or *#0011#
*#*#*386#*#*
or *#*#*585*0000#*#*
*#*#7262626#*#*
Step 3: Get the Downlink Frequency or UARFCN Value.
Depending how old your phone is, you should be able to locate either of the following:
BAND - Look for the item that mention about Band. BAND 1 for example is 3G Network. If you see this item on your phone, then you're done. No need for extra step below. You can now decide on what repeater to buy.
DL & UL Frequency - If BAND number is not available on your phone, then look for this item and take note of the value.
You only need to get the DL Frequency value or the Download Frequency. Next go to Step 4. See encircled part on reference image below.
Reference Image:
Step 4: Calculate the Frequency.
Reference Image:
Go to the Frequency Calculator page.
Under Select Network Type choose between options; 3G or 4G LTE.
Then copy/paste the DL Frequency value on the E/U/ARFCN number (Downlink only) field.
Then click on Calculate button.
Checkout the Result. The Frequency can be found under any of the following:
Reference Image (Sample Result):
So, now that you know what frequency you're getting, you can now choose which signal repeater to use.
To sum it all up:
You can mix and match GSM Voice, 3G, and LTE. Frequency Band should be the key, so make the right choice.
Now you're ready to grab one of our mobile signal booster kit!
Disclaimer: All the info is correct and true at the time of posting, industry changes can occur without our knowledge we do our best to stay updated with current info.