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00:00:00 – 00:12:36
The video covers strategies for improving internet speeds in rural areas, focusing on optimizing cell phone signal reception for bands like 66 and 4. The speaker discusses using various boosters and antennas to enhance connectivity, demonstrating significant speed improvements and better signal strength. Recommendations include using directional or omni-directional antennas and checking band support in the area before investing in a booster. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the content, ask questions, and look forward to future videos on the topic.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the challenge of slow internet speeds on Verizon Wireless in rural areas due to heavily loaded towers. The speaker mentions that while they get good speeds in the morning, during peak times the connection can slow to a crawl. They identify that band 13 (LTE 700) is the most popular but slower band for rural areas. The speaker mentions using an app to determine that switching to band 66 or band 4 results in faster speeds, despite weaker signals, and explores ways to maintain this connection for improved speed.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses installing an in-band repeater specifically for band 66 to boost their phone signal. They mention choosing a booster that targets a specific band to ensure high speed and consistent connection. The speaker bought a booster from Amazon, which had a directional square antenna with 50 feet of cable. They found the antenna had a narrow reception area and preferred an omni-directional antenna with an N-type connection for broader coverage in their house.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the content creator discusses using a yagi antenna to optimize cell phone signal reception, particularly band 66 for Verizon and band 4 for AT&T. They explain the process of mapping out tower locations, adjusting the antenna for the best signal, and modifying cable connections for better performance. The video demonstrates how the upgraded system successfully boosts the signal strength, showing LTE AWS connectivity for Verizon band 66 in an area with previously poor reception. The creator also mentions the compatibility of the equipment with various carriers and shares links to the products used.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the YouTuber demonstrates accessing the field test menu on an iPhone to determine the frequency band being used (band 66 shown). They run a speed test showing significant speed improvements after using a booster antenna to connect to a tower about seven to eight miles away. The importance of verifying band support in your area before investing in a booster is emphasized. The YouTuber explains how boosting a specific band (in this case, band 13) helped improve connectivity. Recommendations for using directional or omnidirectional antennas are also provided, with all relevant links in the video description for reference.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the key points are about using either the antenna that came with the device or an omni-directional antenna on the roof. The speaker suggests leaving an option for the directional antenna in the comments for easier use. However, they mention that the directional antenna works better when pointed at a tower. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions or leave comments, like the video if it was helpful, subscribe for more content, and look forward to the next video.