What are Signals? Signals in simple words can be defined as: "The function that carries information about some phenomenon.
" This is a very basic definition of the word.
There can be many kinds of signals, such as image, audio, and phone.
In the world of mobile phones, the term can be defined as: "The strength of the connection between a mobile phone and its network.
" It is measured in 'power ratio in decibels (dBm), and depends on various factors, such as proximity to the tower, weather etc.
Good Signals A signal is said to be good when the calls are not distorted, and the signal bar on a phone is showing full bars.
Poor Signals A signal is said to be poor when it is not being transmitted or caught properly by the cell phone.
A poor signal distorts calls.
Reasons for Poor Signals There are many reasons for poor signals.
Some of those are explained below.
• Bad Cell Phone Your cell phone might be causing poor signal reception.
An old, counterfeit or damaged phone can be a big hurdle in receiving good phone signals.
• Poor Network Coverage Some networks are to be blamed for poor service.
Not every network is famous for great service.
Make sure you are not being fooled by your service provider.
• Bad Weather Bad weather conditions, such as thunderstorm, heavy rain, and humidity can also affect a cell phone's ability to catch signals.
• Other There are also other reasons that can cause poor reception.
Some materials such as aluminum have the ability to block or repel call phone signals.
Some electronic devices also do the same.
At the same time poor, old, and ripped-off sims can also cause poor signal reception.
Combating Poor Signals You can combat poor signals, depending on the reason you are facing them.
It becomes pretty difficult when one does not know the actual reason.
Some of the ways of combating poor singles are: • Phone Change If your cell phone is causing the poor experience, then the best option is to get it repaired or replaced.
• Network Change If you are subscribed to a poor network that is known for its atrocious services, then it is time to move on and get yourself a better subscription.
A cell phone network must be selected after doing a good amount of research.
• Do Nothing Some problems have just no solution, for example if poor weather conditions are the cause of you receiving poor signals, then there is nothing that you can do about it.
In such situations waiting, and not getting anxious, is the best option.
• Other If a material is causing distortion then you can remove it from your office premises or building.
Moving out of the premises yourself can also be a very good idea as open atmosphere greatly helps improve signal reception.
In cases where you need good reception and it is not practical to move outside you can install a signal-boosting device.
These devices come in residential, commercial and mobile models, they are very affordable and are easily installed.
That was all about signals, poor reception, and the methods of combating it.
Hopefully you will have more fun talking on the phone now.