Cel-Fi Go Review - Mobile Phone Range Booster
Vložit
- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- A review of the Cel-Fi Go phone range booster, the only legal signal amplifier on the market at the moment.
After having an external phone antenna and Strike Cradle setup for years in my 4wd, I couldn't wait to try the Cel-Fi Go by Nextivity. This is an awesome bit of kit, all you need is one bar or reception and it will turn it into a useable 4-5 bars with internet.
Telstra Coverage Map
www.telstra.co...
So this is up to 100 db. Pretty good. Something you might want to try would be hooking up a Yagi antenna to it and use the map to point the antenna. Unlike a vertical, the Yagi will be much more directional and get better range. They are used here in Canada in remote locations.
This is a great video. We sell a lot of these devices, despite their price. It's not often we get to see them in action here at work, although we do get feedback from time to time.
Thank you for the review, very well covered, so is your review on mobile phone aerials. One thing not mentioned is that for any radio above 100Mhz (UHF CB and mobile phones), line-of-sight is a key factor for coverage. I know nobody like the inconvenience of having a 1-2m aerial on the roof rack, but coverage will be greatly improved. So when stationary or driving in the open, this can be a "cheap" way to improve coverage.
Here is another cheap solution we've often used. Most new phones can be VoLTE enabled, this allows you to make/receive calls using wifi. We suspend a 4G hotspot or a cheap wifi dongle ($30) at the top of a cheap telescopic 9m squid pole. If the hotspot get the signals, then wifi to the ground will do the rest, including internet browsing, emails, phone call, however SMS are not supported with VoLTE.
Hi, can you please show some sort of photos for both your solutions, thanks.
So impressed by how u can smile all the time.
being outside does wonders
it's a great idea but very expensive as you say. Then again, what is not expensive in Australia ?? It's one of the most expensive countries in the world.
Australia is worth every penny
Great video I hope you come back on line soon 👍
What kind of range is it like away from the booster antenna? How far away can you be from the internal antenna?
Looking at getting one but not much info on how good they are. your video is the thing I was looking for. Thank you and now to save and save lol
I have one in my car hooked as 3G only and to a broomstick on the boot for network side and on glass for client side. It works exceptionally well and I love it. So much easier than cradles which would only boost one phone in the car.
Hi Glen, can we please a photo of your setup? Thanks
@@HarbirSinghHundal given it's all hidden there's nothing to photo. Also I've changed carrier and haven't got a new version for the new carrier yet.
Hi thx for review, I am interested in installing in my van, so if their is no bar in mobile it will not work, some people say it get bad after 1 yr, thx again
Thanks mate 😊
What's the range of the client side signal? As in, how far away from the car can you be and still get that boosted reception?
Excellent review. WEll explained. Good job! I'm going to get one after seeing this.
I miss your Chanel.I think we all do.
All this talk about Instagram, you should link yours in the description.
I want one, I just don’t want to pay $800 for one!
After my trip to Lorella Springs and popping 2 tyres otw between Hells gate and Borroloola,im getting this unit 😁
Great video mate, thanks for sharing this was very helpful! Nice setup too!
Celfi do 30 day return policy and I returned mine as would not work where my phone using same antenna and patch lead did.
Yes it did boost the signal if phone could get signal when not connected to Celfi. Mine did not work as well as per this video.
Any cheaper options for rural 3g booster antenna?
Great demo, cheers man.
So for Vodafone I need one of these in the burbs? Hahaha
Still happy the Cel-Fi Go mate... Looking into one
I can get 1 bar but my unit is always flashing green, any idea how to fix?
I miss the Analog mobile days when you could get on a hill and pick a tower 50km away.
You only talk about the telstra network - Does it also work on the Optus Network?
There's the Cel-Fi Pro for the Optus network
There is an Optus one but it’s a lot dearer than the Telstra one….and that’s saying something
Hi MS! Which dealer did you buy your Cel-Fi Go from? Also wondering which EPIRB device you use when you go hiking out of mobile range? Im Perth based and beginning to plan my own trip up North; your videos have been a fantastic resource! Thanks. MJ
@@SeekAdventure Fantastic tip. Ive send Nurrunga an email. Hey how can i email you direct, as id be keen to ask a few more questions without posting through youtube. You can find me on instagram if that works best @_mj1987
Are these the same as the Actual telstra go mobile smart signal vehicle repeater? If so what's the difference between the two?
Great vid, what external and internal Ariel are you using mate? Do they come with it? Cheers
Michael Sanders, yeah it will be going on me bull bar, just wondering what serial you used, what is the best. Who did you order through Mick?
Mine came with crap antennas so I changed to a next g broomstick on the boot and on glass on the front window for mine and works great in AND around the car.
very good video, thanks
Hey Michael. Great video. I just installed mine today and have plugged it into my cigarette lighter off the accessories for the time being. I want to hard wire mine to my second battery. Is yours on all the time or do you switch it off when not in use?
Michael Sanders thanks mate
Bro, you shouldn' t have that radiating device as close to you as you have.
You pretty much always seat right next to it.
Not a good thing...
Otherwise great job as always ;)
The most powerful radiating element is on his bull bar. The connections are made with coaxial cables, so limiting radiation. There's the local antenna (presumably low power as it's only to the phone). And come to that, phones themselves are tested to be safe to listen to.
IPhone actually warns about using them inside a vehicle, and suggests using an external antenna instead
Accent is GOLD! 🙂
what accent?
Would a booster like that work abroad, say, Africa? Or is it specific to your telecoms system?? Many thanks!
Hi Henry, it is specific to the telecom provider, so it wouldn't really be worth it for overseas travel 👍
@@SeekAdventure Cheers, mate!
Don't know if you see this message but I have to ask is this only available with Telstra service plans? I'm actually planning on getting this later
Hi Jeremy, the last time I checked they still only did them for Telstra 👍🏻
@@SeekAdventure You can get them now for Optus and Vodaphone as well :) I install them as part of our business
Are these the same as the Actual telstra go mobile smart signal vehicle repeater? If so what's the difference between the two?
How much does one of these cost
Does it work with other networks? Cause I hate Telstra!
does this mean it only boosts telstra signals, im with vodaphone so would this work?
@@SeekAdventure Telstra & Optus will give you the best coverage. Some outback towns only have Optus coverage with no telstra signal for 100's of km.
@@SeekAdventure A few places in S.A off the top of my head, Marree & Oddnadatta are Optus only. I'm sure there are more but they're the only Optus exclusive places I've been to. Actually william creek as well, pretty much all the settlements along the oodnadatta track you'll only get optus reception.
oooooh the placement of the wifi antenna under the steering wheel probably your two boys some nice radiation
Saves you from sending your phantom up with your phone as cargo to get messages in and out eh Michael? :-)
Coodamurrup, couple years back now. But I presume it was something you'd commonly do. At Broke Inlet you disappeared at night to climb the hill.
get a satsleeve instead?
Have two agree Michael, I have a Satsleeve which is great, cost $1k then on going costs and also need line of site to Malaysia for my service.
Cel-Fi vehicle booster looks to be a one off cost about $1k. Both have their pros and cons.
Thank you very much for sharing. Cel-Fi vehicle booster is on my next purchase for the outback trip.
Cheers gaz
Wow, $1300 !! You’d may as well just buy a sat phone and subscription for that price and still be cheaper
Does that mean that you have surrounded yourself with a high EMF ? Just read a scary health report about the cancer/ cell damage caused by cell phone radiation.
there is literally EMFs everywhere mate. one more from a phone booster wont hurt.
Message TayTay 💁♂️
only a $1000 ?? i'll get 2 so i can cover 3g and 4g at the same time lol
anyone noticed he moves his lips more than his mouth?
@@SeekAdventure It helps keep the flies and mosquitoes out.
Can guarantee the Dockers lost.