I still get a silly smile whenever people ask me how I survive living in the suburbs without a landline phone, a car to take me places (like the grocery), and things “needed” in the city. I just say, “Well, I have the kids to keep me busy and the Internet to keep me sane.” I do need, however, a cellphone to keep me connected to the husband and in cases of emergency. We anticipated long minutes spent calling each other so we decided to subscribe to a company that has a plan for unlimited calls and texts within the same network. They have dual plans perfect for the family so we got one subscription – which let us have three phones. The husband and I got one each, and we gave one to my son, which is originally intended to be used as a “house phone”. Imagine our surprise and indignation (yes, I was so frustrated I refused to pay our phone bill) when we moved and found out the cellular company didnt have any signal within our area! Que horror! I lodged a complaint against them when somebody reached me asking me to update my bill with them. It is good though that after three days, cellphone reception signal was strong. Imagine the plan being wasted if there wasnt any signal at all. There are times the signal gets weak and that’s when I am sorely tempted to get a cell phone signal booster, especially since talking with the husband over a choppy line is extremely frustrating.
Basically, the kit – SOHO Quick Kit – is a quick set up kind. Basically built for mobile homes (RVs and motorhomes), it boosts cell signals (Disclaimer:The dual band 50 dB (both 800 & 1900 MHz frequencies) wireless amplifier works with ALL North American cell phones, data cards and carriers except Nextel/iDEN.) You dont need any cables to install the kit. It retails for $399.95.
