Wilson’s brand new 803570 AG Pro Quint is coming soon! The AG Pro Quint is a new cellular booster/amplifier product from Wilson which covers an incredible 5 different signal bands. It’ll boost signals on 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, AWS and both AT&T and Verizon 4G LTE networks. The only network that isn’t supported is Nextel, which is currently being phased out. The AG Pro Quint has a massive gain of 75 dB and 630mw output power, allowing it to cover up to 80,000 sq ft with a good signal outside of the building. Offices, warehouses, hospitals, fire stations, and government buildings are all well suited.

The AG Pro Quint has a compact design, smaller than a textbook with a weight of less than 3 lbs. It’s the first Wilson amplifier with an LCD display and push button controls. This aids installation, allowing the gain to be finely tuned on each of the 5 frequency bands.

Product Page: Wilson 803570 AG Pro Quint

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Verizon to Expand LTE-based Broadband Service Nationwide: Verizon Wireless is set to expand its recently unveiled HomeFusion Broadband offering nationwide beginning tomorrow. The service relies on the carrier’s LTE network and was initially announced earlier this year.

Backhaul Issues May Slam Small-cell Plans: Backhaul issues are threatening to curtain small-cell deployment, according to a study from research firm iGR. Wireless operators are increasingly turning to small-cell architectures to improve capacity and coverage on their networks and reduce networks costs.

Intel Puts Its Money Where the LTE is: Computer chip kingpin Intel is investing heavily in LTE, buying patents and initiating a collaborative effort on TD-LTE with Huawei.

Could Apple become the world’s biggest handset maker? It’s no secret that Apple is doing well in the smartphone market. The iPhone vendor became the world’s largest smartphone maker in the fourth quarter of last year due to the massive success of its iPhone 4S launch. However, in the first quarter, Apple lost that position to Samsung mainly due to Samsung’s continued strength with its Galaxy line of Android phones.

So, you just bought a brand new Apple iPhone 4S, and notice at the top left the signal shows ‘4G’ as noted in the above image. You try searching online to see if there’s actually ‘4G’ in your area, and there isn’t. You also try downloading apps or surfing the web and notice the speeds aren’t quite what you’d call ‘4G’. What gives? Well, the difference is you’re on the HSPA+ network, not true 4G LTE.

What’s HSPA+? HSPA stands for “High Speed Packet Access”, and provides extended and improved network speeds. Unfortunately, the HSPA+ “4G” speeds aren’t available in all locations. AT&T’s 4G LTE network however, is among the fastest with a recent third party speed test with the source article here. As for the availability of AT&T’s blazing fast 4G LTE network, it’s currently available only in select markets as well as development being ongoing.

If you’re unfamiliar with 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G refers to “Fourth Generation”. 4G follows 3G as the latest edition to AT&T’s mobile broadband network. When combined with enhanced backhaul, 4G LTE means significantly increased speeds, where data transfers take much less time to complete. In some areas and cases, 4G LTE speeds exceed home broadband services.

With 4G LTE in the very near future, Cellphone-Mate has just released their newest addition to their 4G lineup with the Cellphone-Mate 700A. The Cellphone-Mate 700A is the only amplifier currently available for use with AT&T’s 4G LTE new blazing fast network. With the CM700A cellular amplifier/booster, you’ll be able to boost AT&T 4G LTE signal in your home, office, or warehouse. With that amplification, you’ll benefit from massively increased data download and upload speeds.

AT&T’s 4G LTE network is very new and currently only available in select locations. AT&T occasionally brands their fast 3G network “4G”, so make sure you are getting their LTE signal before purchasing. One way to make sure you’re getting an LTE signal is to look at the network icon near the bars or battery icon right on your device, as shown below:

With a dB gain of 70, that makes the CM700A cellular amplifier the strongest booster currently available here at RepeaterStore. These kits will be available early next week (starting May 7^th, 2012) so be ready to have your already blazing 4G LTE speeds boosted even faster!

 Product Page: Cellphone-Mate AT&T 4G LTE Amplifier

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FCC approves AT&T’s AWS spectrum transfer to T-Mobile: AT&T giving some of their spectrum to T-Mobile, could be an improvement for T-Mobile users.

Study: AT&T and T-Mobile are among top networks in speed tests: The HSPA+ network of T-Mobile USA and the LTE Network of AT&T were the nation’s fastest “3G and “4G” networks, respectively, among tier 1 USA carriers.

Rumor: Sprint’s Boost and Virgin units to offer WiMax: Sprint sub brands Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA may finally join the 4G marketing arena as they gain hand-me-down access to the WiMax service Sprint is shifting from, in order to launch their LTE network.

Vodafone launches into global services market with Cable & Wireless purchase: Vodafone says it will pay £1.04 billion (€1.27 billion) in cash to acquire Cable & Wireless Worldwide (C&WW) in a move that will add a UK and worldwide fibre network to its portfolio.

Bill Aims to Put 1755-1780 MHz Band on Auction Block: Rep. Cliff Stearns and Rep Doris Matsui, today unveiled what they’re calling the “Efficient Use of Government Spectrum Act,” which would require the FCC to pair the 1755-1780 and 2155-2180 MHz spectrum blocks, which are already set for auction, for reallocation and auction for commercial wireless use.

With an astounding dB gain of 75, the 801285 is the most powerful amplifier here at RepeaterStore.  When combined with antennae and cables, the Wilson 801285 will cover up to 30,000 sq ft of wireless coverage.  The 801285 is dual band, meaning it’ll provide coverage and amplification of all US networks’ 3G data and voice services (excluding Nextel).

 Product Page: Wilson 801285 AG Pro 75 Installer Edition

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Wilson Electronics has just released a new cellular adjustable gain in-line amplifier, for use in larger systems or even as a direct connect amplifier. As a direct connect amplifier, you’d connect it directly to your cell phone or laptop data card via an adapter cable. We have adapter cables for most phone models – to check which one you need see our adapter cables page and check your phone/data card manufacturer. For in-line use, you have the freedom of placing it wherever you’ll want a strong signal boost – after long runs of cable, and/or splitters that reduce signal.

By using the Wilson 806215 as a direct connect or in-line amplifier, you can greatly increase your signal with a dB gain of 3 to 17. This amplifier is dual band, as well as having an adjustable gain meaning it’s compatible with all US networks both voice and data (except Nextel) and has two dials for each of the bands for precise tuning. The 806215 kit contents include the amplifier itself, a 12V DC power adapter (car charger), and the instructional manual. With the amount of dB gain from this cell phone booster, it makes it the ideal candidate for an in-line amplifier or direct connect booster.

Product Page: Wilson 806215 Adjustable Gain Amplifier

As for the exploit, it appears users can connect to the WAN port and execute Linux commands with root access without any sort of authentication required. If you use the MicroCell behind a firewalled router, it wouldn’t be a big as an issue as you’d think, mainly because malicious hackers won’t have an easy way to connect to the MicroCell remotely.  If you use the device directly connected to your modem, it might be something you’d want to keep in the back of your mind. The hacker group hasn’t yet unveiled what they’re able to do with the ability to gain root access, but AT&T and Cisco should definitely be looking to get it fixed as quickly as possible.

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Recently our good friends over at OpenSignalMaps launched a new version of their website at the MWC2012 (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona, Spain showcasing a new feature called NetworkRank. Simply put, NetworkRank is a tool that enables consumers to see which network is providing the best service in their area, giving them the opportunity to make smarter decisions when purchasing a new mobile contract.

NetworkRank brings transparency to the opaque world of network coverage, where consumers historically have only been able to make decisions based on limited amounts of data.  Consumers can now use the NetworkRank product on OpenSignalMaps.com to browse to their area and see a rank of which networks are performing the best in their area. It’s based on a sophisticated algorithm that leverages OpenSignalMaps’ large crowd-sourced data set of network performance information.  The algorithm compares network service across several key indicators such as signal coverage, data speeds, responsiveness and reliability. Consumers can also use the website to see if 4G service is available yet in their area.

For those readers who don’t know who the guys at OpenSignalMaps are, they’re the largest independent evaluator of mobile network performance, with data from over 200 countries.  The data is based on user submitted contributions from over one and a half million downloads of the OpenSignalMaps Android application. The Android application is a dashboard for your signal that helps you find better cell signal nearby, run speed tests, and find open wi-fi hotspots. An application for Apple’s iOS is also in development. OpenSignalMaps, founded in 2010 by four University of Oxford Physics graduates, helps consumers compare cellular networks by building independent coverage maps based on data crowd-sourced from mobile phones. The company has offices in San Francisco, as well as London.

If the information above has sparked an interest and you’d like to check out where the strongest signal strength in your area is, or see where the nearest cell phone tower for your carrier lies, head over to OpenSignalMaps.com!