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Poor home cell phone reception can’t be pinned on one single thing. Here’s how

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Poor cell phone reception can’t be pinned on one single thing: Distance from cell towers, interference from other devices can contribute to poor reception.

Cell phone signal boosters can significantly enhance a lousy cell phone signal, expert says.

If your home network could use a boost, get an extender, which plugs into a wall outlet.

Security experts say it’s important to secure your Wi-Fi network.

Geftic says claims about cell phone signal-boosting codes are often scams.

“Be cautious of apps or codes that claim to boost cell signals, as they can sometimes be scams or malware’s malware,” he says.

Stick to solutions provided by your carrier or trusted technology providers.