Tag Archives: cell signals

Is Your Cell Phone Signal Hitting a Brick Wall?

The need for reliable cellular communications doesn’t end at the entrance of a building…

Demand for in-building coverage is growing exponentially and will continue with the proliferation of mobile devices, cloud-based services, and IoT – all of which require reliable communications inside buildings. Continue reading

Anchor Health Turns to MABC for Cellular Boosting

Anchor Health Properties is a leading healthcare real estate firm focused on developing, managing, and investing in high-quality medical facilities to improve the healthcare experience. The company is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, and has additional offices across the country.

Director of IT Rex Bader contacted MABC in November of 2023 with concerns about cellular signal coverage issues inside their Hudson, Ohio property. The property is a 3-floor medical office building, constructed with energy-efficient building materials such as low-e glass, a common inhibitor to in-building signal coverage. Multiple commercial tenants spoke of serious issues with all major carriers, creating general frustration and a security risk. Continue reading

Strong Cell Signals Shouldn’t Stop at the Building Entrance

Are you walking to the window to get a better cell signal?

The demand for reliable in-building coverage is growing exponentially and will continue with the proliferation of mobile phones, apps, and smart devices – all of which require reliable communications inside buildings.

Remote monitoring systems, self-service kiosks, ATMs – even smart homes, appliances, and cars – now require mobile signals to operate effectively. According to industry surveys, 80% of all mobile calls and data connections occur indoors. Continue reading

Why Strong In-Building Cell Signals Are Essential

People use their cell phones and mobile devices more than ever and depend on strong cellular reception in their homes and offices. However, sprawling, large-scale buildings made from concrete, brick, metal, and coated glass can block even the strongest cellular signals.

Pew Research found that up to 70% of mobile traffic occurs indoors and 72% of cell users experience dropped calls. Continue reading

Is Your Building Blocking Your Cell Phone Signals?

The need for reliable cellular communications doesn’t end at the entrance of your building… 

Demand for in-building coverage is growing exponentially and will continue with the proliferation of mobile devices, cloud-based services, and IoT – all of which require reliable communications inside buildings.

Remote monitoring systems, ATMs, self-service kiosks, and even consumer applications such as smart homes and cars require mobile cellular signals to operate effectively. All these devices and more make up the Internet of Things or IoT and they all help provide the modern conveniences we use every day. With the increasing challenges to cellular signals, it can be hard for these devices to stay reliably connected. Continue reading

Broadmead Turns to MABC for Cellular Boosting Solution

Based in Cockeysville, MD, and nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of Hunt Valley, Broadmead is a 94-acre life plan community that prides itself on enriching the lives of seniors.

Broadmead offers its residents beautiful surroundings, inviting homes, outstanding amenities, and a continuum of care designed for peace of mind.

Broadmead faced several challenges related to its in-building cell signal coverage: Continue reading

How MABC Connects Education Communities

Communications and networking technologies help students, teachers and staff stay connected. MABC specializes in the technology that helps the region’s schools keep pace with flexible learning, administrative demands, campus expansion, and a growing student population. Continue reading

Are You Walking to the Window to Get a Better Cell Signal?

The need for strong cell signals doesn’t end at the entrance to your building… The demand for reliable in-building coverage is growing exponentially and will continue with the proliferation of mobile phones, apps, and smart devices – all of which require reliable communications inside buildings. Continue reading

Boost Cell Phone Signals for Better Voice & Data Coverage

The need for reliable cellular communications doesn’t end at the entrance of a building… 

Demand for in-building coverage is growing exponentially and will continue with the proliferation of mobile devices, cloud-based services, and IoT – all of which require reliable communications inside buildings. Continue reading

Is Your Building Stifling Your Cell Phone Signal?

The need for reliable cellular communications doesn’t end at the entrance of a building… 

Demand for in-building coverage is growing exponentially and will continue with the proliferation of mobile devices, cloud-based services, and IoT – all of which require reliable communications inside buildings. Continue reading

Howard Community College Turns to MABC Cellular Boosting

The Howard Community College 120-acre campus is located in Columbia, Maryland. Founded in 1966, HCC is a public two-year, post-secondary educational institution serving 22,000 students annually. The college employs approximately 2,600 faculty and staff to provide services to these students. Continue reading

Is Your Building Stifling Your Cell Phone Signals?

The need for reliable cellular communications doesn’t end at the entrance of a building…

Demand for in-building coverage is growing exponentially and will continue with the proliferation of mobile devices, cloud-based services, and IoT – all of which require reliable communications inside buildings. Continue reading

Nash Community College Turns to MABC for Cellular Boost

Nash Community College is located on 111 acres in Rocky Mount, NC.

Founded in 1967, Nash is a public two-year, post-secondary educational institution serving 12,000 students every year. The college employs approximately 500 faculty and staff to provide services to students.

Over 80 academic programs prepare students for degrees, transfers, certifications and diplomas, along with vocational, occupational, and industry-related programs that prepare students for jobs and provide a skilled workforce for the local community. Continue reading

Ensure In-Building Protection with Public Safety Radio

Yes, First Responders are using their mobile phones on more service calls these days, but radio communications within their dedicated public safety spectrum is where they turn first to stay connected.

During an emergency it is crucial that your building can support these radio communications for First Responders, such as the police and the fire department. Continue reading

How In-building Cellular Works & Why You May Need It

In-building cellular is a comprehensive wireless solution that brings in cell services to every corner of your building – without having to upgrade your existing carrier service or phones.

It all starts with your mobile provider… Whether you’re on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or another third-party provider, the signal from the closest cell tower has to reach every part of your building. Unfortunately, many building materials block cell signals. These materials include e-glass, dense concrete and troublesome walls with fluffy insulation. Continue reading

The Solution for Poor Indoor Cellular Coverage

MABC’s proven, cost-effective solutions offer stronger, more reliable signals, clearer voice quality, and faster data uploads and downloads. Partnering with the industry’s technology leaders, we offer commercial cellular signal boosters that provide the affordable coverage you’ve been waiting for.

Why Your Building Might Have Poor Cell Reception Continue reading

In-building Cellular Coverage and First Responders

When you consider that a high percentage of 9-1-1 calls are placed using cell phones indoors, it becomes readily apparent that in-building cellular coverage is a public safety concern.

Current fire codes focus on legacy first responder radio technology called Land Mobile Radio (LMR). The increased use of cellular technology by first responders and the public has created the need to improve in-building cellular coverage to augment legacy LMR frequency bands. Continue reading

Weather & Emergency Mobile Phone Alerts Save Lives

When tornadoes hit the Richmond area last September, local authorities credited Wireless Emergency Alerts on smartphones and continuous storm coverage on local television for quickly getting the word out to the public.

When civil and weather emergencies hit the region, is the mobile coverage in your building able to get these life-saving alerts to every employee? Continue reading

Is Your Building Stifling Cell Phone Signals?

Finally, there’s an affordable solution to lost calls and slow data connections that offers stronger, more reliable signals, clearer voice quality, and faster data uploads and downloads.

Think about it… Why continue to put up with dropped connections and missed calls, as well as the embarrassment of having to reestablish calls with customers and colleagues, or restart data flow? Continue reading