How to boost your mobile broadband 3g signal

The main purpose of mobile broadband is the ability to be online where ever you are! However some places are further away from basestations than others meaning the internal antenna in the dongle simply isn't powerful enough to supply a decent internet connection.

We have the solutions for this with a range of antennas that connect straight to your dongle and give you an instant signal increase.

If you have not got a dongle yet then we would advice looking on the OFCOM website who publish coverage maps over the UK. Once you have found the network that can give you the best coverage in your area then click here to select the best mobile broadband deal.

We have a number of antennas that can help to boost your signal.

Clip Antenna: This 3G Datacard antenna is great for improving signal. This antenna and connector assembly is all you need to make huge improvements in signal with your 3G UMTS datacard or dongle and it features a handy clip design to attach unobtrusively to your laptop screen. It's Omni directional which means it absorbs the signal from every direction.

High Gain 3G Directional Antenna: This is one of our most powerful signal boosters and is ideal for people who have problems with 3G reception or use their dongle in a fixed location. They are directional, which means that you will need to point this towards your networks transmitter in order for it to improve the signal. This is a case of rotating the antennas until you pick up a high signal. This antennas will make a significant difference to the signal you receive and can be wall mounted or a permanent fixture.

Mobile Broadband Outdoor Panel Antenna:This is also a more powerful signal booster than the clip antenna and is ideal for people who have real problems with 3G reception. They are also directional, which means that you will need to point this towards your networks transmitter in order for it to improve the signal.

Magnetic mount antenna

Magnetic mount antenna: Boost your 3G signal on the move with a 5dBi booster magnetic antenna. Ideal for vehicles.

Bracket Mount Antenna: Mount this bracket antenna to a wall or a mast to get 3G signal from the outside of a building.

Marine Antenna: This antenna is designed specifically for marine use (& abuse), with an exremely tough housing and robust fittings this is ideal for getting online at sea.

Each of the antennas can make a big difference to the signal you receive. Some will have an ariel connection that will plug straight into the dongle, and others will use a Universal strap on connection called a 'modem mate'.

How to identify your device

There are 3 ways the find the correct antenna for your card :

1 - By Manufacturer
2 - By Service Provider
3 - By email

Identify your card by manufacturer

1) Flip your card over to identify the manufacturer of the card
2) Look for the manufacturer in our list on our homepage or in the navigation
3) Find your card from the manufacturers list.
4) Select the antenna you are looking for.

Identify your card by Network provider

1) Flip your card over to identify the network provider of the card
2) Look for the network in our list on our homepage or in the navigation
3) Find your card from the networks list.
4) Select the antenna you are looking for.