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Your guide to mobile repeaters
Mobile repeaters (4G and 5G) are a type of active antenna designed to boost your mobile connection at home, work, or on the go. They capture the strongest available signal in your area and re-broadcast it to eliminate dead zones and improve weak signals, enhancing your overall mobile reception. You can also find out about other ways to boost your connections here.
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What are mobile repeaters?
Mobile repeaters can enhance your mobile reception at home, in your business, or on the road. They work by receiving a strong mobile signal and re-broadcasting it in a circle around the repeater. This signal can come directly from your device or via cables to a passive antenna on your roof.
The coverage area of a mobile repeater depends on the unit type and obstacles like walls and furniture, typically ranging from 20m to 60m. Mobile repeaters are licensed by the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) to operate on various telco networks and require power to function.
Ensure your antenna is compatible with your network. Using unlicensed boosters is illegal and can interfere with the mobile network, leading to hefty fines. Currently, Cel-Fi-branded equipment is licensed for use in Australia.
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Types of mobile repeaters
You can find licensed and legal mobile repeaters at Telstra and Australian distributors of Nextivity Cel-Fi (outside of Telstra’s branded Smart Antenna products), Powertec Telecommunications and RFI Technology Solutions. These repeaters, including Telstra-branded Smart Antennas and Nextivity Cel-Fi products, are the only legal options for use in Australia.
Note: Cel-Fi Pro and GO Repeaters and Telstra Branded Smart Antennas/Cel-Fi Go are the same devices with different branding and colours. Cel-Fi Pro equipment is no longer sold, but some may still be in use.
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CEL-FI Pro
An indoor smart signal repeater. Available for the Telstra, Optus or Vodafone networks. For uninterrupted power, pairing these repeaters with a surge protector and a UPS unit is wise. These units, typically powering desktops for around 15 minutes, can sustain a CelFi repeater for an extended duration during general power failures or when the generator is offline.
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CEL-FI Go Stationary
A smart signal repeater. Available for the Telstra, Optus or Vodafone networks from Powertec. This multi-band solution is perfect for various settings: commercial properties, government buildings, farms, small manufacturing, rural areas, businesses, and sizable homes.
Pairing the repeater with a surge protector and a UPS unit is highly advised for uninterrupted operation. These units, meant to power a desktop for around 15 minutes, are robust enough to keep a CelFi repeater running for an extended period during general power failures or when the generator isn’t operational.
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CEL-FI Go Mobile
(GO + and mobile also available)
A Smart Signal booster for overcoming the challenge of poor cellular coverage on the road. Available from Powertec. Ideal for vehicles and boats, it requires a proper antenna, best installed by a professional for optimal performance and reliability.
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