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Free T-Mobile Signal Booster (If you qualify)

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Last time this was posted was about a year ago:
http://slickdeals.net/f/6021070-t-mobile-offered-me-the-new-cel-fi-rs2-no-contract-extension-required-ymmv

I thought I would re-post this because more people are switching over to TMO. And after reading the last post and talking to TMO tech support they ran out of them last year.

I have the older one that only works on T-Mobile branded phones. The newer model lets you use devices that you may have brought over from other carriers to TMO.

This doesn't boost data speeds, but boost the cell signal 3G/4G (not LTE, since LTE isn't used for voice calls) for voice calls. If you have at least one bar of 3G signal you should be able to qualify for this device. Not sure if it works on prepaid plans. My works and I have full bars in my house.

All the info is on TMO's page here:
https://support.t-mobile.com/comm...al-booster

Basically call in and tell them you want a signal booster because you only have one bar in your house.
They may charge shipping, but I can usually get my waived.

Product Page
http://cel-fi.com/product/cel-fi-...r-t-mobile



"How much does a Signal Booster cost?
T-Mobile makes Signal Boosters available at no extra cost to customers who meet certain qualifications."

"Can I still obtain a Signal Booster if I don't meet the qualifications?
You may also purchase one directly from Cel-Fi."

Cel-Fi list the price to be $575.00

Amazon $575.00 + $7.49 shipping
http://www.amazon.com/New-multi-l...B00DDZZFBI

They may substitute for the older model which I have and works just as good.
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Last time this was posted was about a year ago:
http://slickdeals.net/f/6021070-t-mobile-offered-me-the-new-cel-fi-rs2-no-contract-extension-required-ymmv

I thought I would re-post this because more people are switching over to TMO. And after reading the last post and talking to TMO tech support they ran out of them last year.

I have the older one that only works on T-Mobile branded phones. The newer model lets you use devices that you may have brought over from other carriers to TMO.

This doesn't boost data speeds, but boost the cell signal 3G/4G (not LTE, since LTE isn't used for voice calls) for voice calls. If you have at least one bar of 3G signal you should be able to qualify for this device. Not sure if it works on prepaid plans. My works and I have full bars in my house.

All the info is on TMO's page here:
https://support.t-mobile.com/comm...al-booster

Basically call in and tell them you want a signal booster because you only have one bar in your house.
They may charge shipping, but I can usually get my waived.

Product Page
http://cel-fi.com/product/cel-fi-...r-t-mobile



"How much does a Signal Booster cost?
T-Mobile makes Signal Boosters available at no extra cost to customers who meet certain qualifications."

"Can I still obtain a Signal Booster if I don't meet the qualifications?
You may also purchase one directly from Cel-Fi."

Cel-Fi list the price to be $575.00

Amazon $575.00 + $7.49 shipping
http://www.amazon.com/New-multi-l...B00DDZZFBI

They may substitute for the older model which I have and works just as good.

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Apr 21, 2014
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ellemdee
Apr 21, 2014
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Has anyone had luck getting a booster because they have poor reception in their basement or do you get a "yeah well, it's a basement, so..." response. I get a weak to nonexistent signal near the stairs and calls usually drop or break up badly at the other end of my basement...but I have good coverage upstairs on the ground level. Sucks to not be able to make or maintain a call downstairs.
Apr 21, 2014
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eliteconcept
Apr 21, 2014
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Quote from ellemdee :
Has anyone had luck getting a booster because they have poor reception in their basement or do you get a "yeah well, it's a basement, so..." response. I get a weak to nonexistent signal near the stairs and calls usually drop or break up badly at the other end of my basement...but I have good coverage upstairs on the ground level. Sucks to not be able to make or maintain a call downstairs.
thats why you lie to them and say "yeah i'm on my main level" when your really in the basement

gotta say the right things
Apr 21, 2014
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Apr 21, 2014
sharepoint
Apr 21, 2014
878 Posts
Worked like a champ, thanks a million!
Apr 21, 2014
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eliteconcept
Apr 21, 2014
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did you guys have to call from home to get this or can i call while i'm at work to score this deal. not sure if they are going to ask any specific information or look at my phone signal when i call
Apr 21, 2014
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ellemdee
Apr 21, 2014
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Quote from eliteconcept :
thats why you lie to them and say "yeah i'm on my main level" when your really in the basement

gotta say the right things
Yeah, that's what I was thinking...'lower level' and 'upstairs'. I actually need to go to a tmo store, so Ought give it a try there first
Apr 21, 2014
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happygooddeal
Apr 21, 2014
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I called them from my work and they told me I have to be at my home to see if I only get 1 signal bar then they will proceed next step.
Apr 21, 2014
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adirondackman
Apr 21, 2014
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Ok peeps, I just got mine today and it works like aces. Before I got it, I don't think I could even muster 1 bar (I lied to the rep), I put it in the window and the other thing in my bedroom that never had ANY coverage. Now I have 4g in my whole house. Bow!!! Nice find and reps op! Turtle

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Apr 21, 2014
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canknee
Apr 21, 2014
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Quote from happygooddeal :
I called them from my work and they told me I have to be at my home to see if I only get 1 signal bar then they will proceed next step.

should've said you were at home buddy. shot yourself in the foot there!
Apr 21, 2014
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happygooddeal
Apr 21, 2014
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Quote from canknee :
should've said you were at home buddy. shot yourself in the foot there!
Well, They check my phone signal and it showing 5 full 4G bar. I guess i have to call them from basement at my work...
Apr 21, 2014
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KILLALT
Apr 21, 2014
419 Posts
Thanks i got 1 free shipping overnight my signal is horrible in my house
Apr 22, 2014
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Apr 22, 2014
DeadCode2k
Apr 22, 2014
207 Posts
spoke to a awesome rep!!! he hooked it up with the booster. I paid for the shipping which was 7 bucks!! currently get 2-3 bars in the house. This should better our coverage around the house. Thanks OP!!!! last time I called they gave me some bs about troubleshooting my wife's note 3 lol
Apr 22, 2014
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Apr 22, 2014
CamoKing88
Apr 22, 2014
120 Posts
Just to confirm, this won't help with mobile broadband reception, will it?
Apr 22, 2014
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Apr 22, 2014
Technosquid
Apr 22, 2014
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Quote from CamoKing88 :
Just to confirm, this won't help with mobile broadband reception, will it?
It will for everything but LTE. It picks up and repeats signals on relevant frequencies for T-Mobile devices. It doesn't distinguish between data and voice, so everything is repeated.
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Apr 22, 2014
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Apr 22, 2014
HomeGrown
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Apr 22, 2014
617 Posts
Thanks for all the reps!!

Just curious to know, are you guys getting the newer model booster that's on the pic and cel-if website?

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Apr 22, 2014
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c00ller
Apr 22, 2014
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I just called. The two eligibility requirements were stated to me as follows:

1) Must get at least 1 or 2 bars of 3G/4G signal in home (by a window at least)*. If there is no signal to begin with, there is nothing to "boost".

2) Phone bill must be at least $50. My plan is above $50 but below $50 below discounts, and apparently I was eligible, so maybe YMMV depending on how closely the rep looks into it.

*The way the booster works is it has two pieces tethered together; one is placed by the window or wherever gets the strongest signal while the other is placed in a more central location of the home.

It was very easy, they didn't ask for anything else but YMMV as others have stated.

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