Today, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that recognizes the need for consumer signal boosters to fill in the gaps in carriers wireless coverage. The NPRM suggests new rules and standards for signal boosters to ensure they can boost cellular signal for consumers without any adverse effects. The FCC notes that the signal coverage is not complete in rural and other underserved areas and that “signal boosters are part of the solution”.

Well-designed, properly operating, and properly installed signal boosters have the potential to improve consumers’ wireless network coverage without harming commercial, private, and public safety wireless network performance

This is part of the ongoing initiative to promote and improve voice and broadband services in the United States with the FCC also noting that signal boosters can aid public safety first responders, residents, businesses and students get the adequate cellular coverage that they require to function. The key motivations and points in the NPRM are quoted as follows:

“Police departments and emergency medical personell rely on signal boosters to extend land mobile coverage in areas of limited service and to improve communications during disasters and other emergencies.”

“Malfunctioning, improperly installed, or technically deficient signal boosters, may cause harmful interference”

“Our goal in this proceeding is to facilitate the development and deployment of well-designed signal boosters that do not interfere with wireless networks.”

So how exactly would the new regulations work? Well, the FCC is proposing a license-by-rule framework, whereby operation of signal boosters would be permitted by the agencies authority and thus “obviate the need for burdensome individual licensing requirements”. This would involve the establishing of a new Signal Booster Radio Service under Part 95 of the Commission’s Rules. The FCC is also considering an alternative approach whereby signal boosters would be licensed under existing laws for subscriber equipment, much like cellular handsets are today.

In short, the FCC is formalizing what most of us have known all along: cellular coverage is not good enough. In the modern age we are ever more reliant on our phones for important calls and increasingly data services. The FCC recognizes that the task of providing this service cannot fall on the carriers alone and is moving to make cellular signal boosters part of the solution.

The full document can be read here: FCC Signal Booster NPRM

Wilson’s new large building amplifier, the 801280 AG PRO, and associated 801280 AG PRO Ultimate kits are now available and are shipping within 24-48 hours!

Combine the AG PRO with external and internal antennas to create the most powerful custom Wilson kits available. External antenna options would be 1 or 2 of the Wilson 304411 dual band yagi antennas or the Wilson 301124 and 301129 individual yagi antennas, each connected with a combiner to provide signal to the 801280 amplifier.

Internally, you would use a single 301121 Dome antenna or 301135 panel antenna or multiple  antennas with a 2 way, 3 way or 4 way splitter. With the 70db gain on the 800 mHz frequency and 75db gain on the 1900 mHz frequency, the AG PRO will cover up to 30,000 square feet of office or warehouse space.

Being dual band, the AG PRO repeater kits work with all carriers 3G signals except T-Mobile 3G and Nextel. The new AG PRO Dual Band Repeater Kit strengthens weak signals, eliminates dropped calls, and speeds up poor data rates.

Repeaterstore.com will create custom kits to fit your exact needs including multiple floors, separate distinct areas that need coverage and very large open warehouse areas that also have  smaller office coverage needs. Contact us today to discuss the potential of the new Wilson 801280 AG PRO repeater kits!

Weak cellular reception in your apartment or condo?  No easy way to put an antenna on the roof?

No problem, we have the solution for you! Follow this link to see the YX540 Metro from Wireless Extenders:

http://www.repeaterstore.com/products/repeaterkits/wi-ex/zboost-yx-540.php

This amazing device works by attaching an external antenna to the inside of a window or glass door and a cable leading from this panel antenna connects to the YX540 Metro base unit which then amplifies the weak signal and re-broadcasts it to your cell phone.

The range of this cellular repeater is exceptional and will allow multiple cellular phones and broadband data devices (aircards) to receive this amplified signal. By boosting the broadband signal, your data upload and download speed will improve as well. It will work with Sierra, Novatel, MiFi and many other devices.

Repeaterstore has reduced the original price by $50.00 and as an added benefit, Wi-Ex is offering a $50.00 manufacturers mail in rebate through Saturday, November 20^th.

It’s time you had ‘no more dropped calls’ or missed emails when you purchase a Wi-Ex zBoost YX540 Metro during this fantastic savings event going on right now!

The zBoost Metro YX540 repeater kit includes everything you need to improve cell phone reception for any network in your apartment, loft or condo.

With a $50 rebate the YX540 is just $249. Once your YX540 is delivered just send the Rebate form to Wi-Ex and they’ll send you a $50.00 rebate check!

This Rebate runs from today until November 20th, 2010, so don’t delay!

The new zBoost YX540 Metro is designed for condos, lofts and apartments where you can’t get vertical separation between the antennas.  Easy to install, a signal antenna receives the signal, and mounts to a window in your apartment or condo. The antenna mounts to the inside of the glass, so you don’t have to put anything outside or up on your roof. Then run the RG59 cable to a central location where the amplifier and internal antenna are placed. The whole system can be set up in minutes!

Don’t miss out on the years best opportunity to save on the new zBoost YX540 Metro repeater kit.

$100 off MSRP + $50.00 rebate

Enjoy big savings on one of our most popular Repeater Kits until 11/10/10. Get $100 instant savings and a $50 mail in rebate on the Wi Ex zBoost SOHO YX545 dual band repeater kit.  The zBoost SOHO YX545 has 60db of gain and gives you up to 2500 sq. ft. of coverage. Because it is Dual Band it will work with all US and Canadian cellular carriers except Nextel.

Note: The zBoost SOHO YX545 is a new & improved version of the zBoost YX510

For situations where you have 2 bars of signal or less, check out our savings on the Wi-Ex zBoost Soho YX545 Premium kit. This kit with the YX039 upgraded external antenna, will cover up to 5000 square feet with a strong outside signal. It too has a $50.00 rebate for our lowest price of the year!

$50.00 rebate form