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6 Reasons to Ditch Your Illegal Signal Boosters – Now!

Mobile Musings
November 22, 2024

Reliable mobile signal is crucial for business operations, and legal signal boosters solve poor coverage by amplifying existing signals. However, illegal boosters can cause fines, disruptions, and safety risks. Are you sure your setup is compliant?

In this post, we’ll share six key reasons to swap illegal boosters for compliant legal signal boosters, from avoiding penalties to protecting your business’s reputation. Although it isn’t necessarily illegal to buy them, setting them up and turning them on is against the law. Find out why making the switch to legal signal boosters matters.

1. Legal Compliance and Peace of Mind

Ensure Compliance with UK and European Specifications

Using a legal signal booster isn’t just a choice, it’s a necessity. Legal boosters comply with strict UK telecommunications regulations, ensuring your business avoids fines and penalties. Did you know Ofcom has issued fines of up to £5,000 and can impose up to one year of imprisonment for using illegal, non-licence-exempt boosters?

Just because an illegal booster may seem like a cheaper option doesn’t mean it’s a smart investment … in fact, you’ll likely face frequent upgrades, costly replacements, or even penalties. Don’t let your business fall into this trap! Stay compliant and protect your operations.

Our Expertise Keeps You Covered

Over the years, we’ve been asked by a number of large UK companies to replace illegal boosters with fully compliant Nextivity CEL-FI systems. We have the expertise to keep your business operating within legal boundaries, reducing risk and providing the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re fully compliant.

2. Avoiding Network Interference / Safety Concerns

Illegal boosters might seem convenient, but unlike legal signal boosters, they can seriously interfere with local networks, affecting not only your business but others nearby. This interference can cause dropped calls, slow connectivity, and even network disruptions … problems you definitely don’t want during critical moments or emergencies.

We use Nextivity’s CEL-FI range that are fully compliant with Ofcom regulations. Our legal boosters amplify signals without causing interference, ensuring seamless, reliable communication for your business. By choosing a certified solution, you avoid the risks of disrupting emergency services or impacting other businesses.

Why take the risk when a compliant solution offers performance and reassurance?

3. Better Performance and Reliability

For any business, reliable mobile coverage is crucial for smooth communication and daily operations. Our legal signal boosters are engineered and tested to deliver dependable performance, ensuring you have strong signal coverage throughout your premises.

Unlike alternatives that may offer inconsistent results, our systems are built to provide stability and consistent connectivity, reducing the risk of dropouts or weak spots that can disrupt your work.

At Signal Solutions, we prioritise quality and consistency, so you can focus on your business without worrying about poor signal strength. With our professional installation services, you’ll gain a solution that supports your operations and enhances productivity across your entire space.

4. Protecting Your Business' Reputation

Using illegal signal boosters can harm your business’s reputation. These boosters often cause interference or malfunction, leading to connectivity issues that not only affect your operations but can also disrupt nearby businesses. Such disruptions may result in complaints and negative attention, damaging your credibility and trust with clients, partners, and the wider community.

Choosing compliant, high-quality legal signal boosters shows a commitment to professionalism, reliability, and industry standards – helping to maintain your business’s reputation and ensuring consistent, dependable connectivity.

5. Access to Manufacturer Support and Warranty

Choosing an Ofcom compliant signal booster doesn’t just keep your business in line; it also ensures you benefit from manufacturer support and warranty coverage. Even though illegal signal boosters might seem like the better option because of the perceived lower cost, legal boosters come with these essential protections, providing long-term reliability and confidence.

Illegal boosters offer no such guarantees—if they fail or cause interference, you’re left to deal with the consequences and costs alone.

Nextivity CEL-FI systems come with a full two-year manufacturer warranty. And for those who choose a maintenance agreement with us, we extend that warranty to three years, ensuring you have continuous support and coverage. This means you can focus on your business, knowing your connectivity solution is secure and backed by expert support.

Don’t leave your business exposed – opt for a solution that guarantees both dependability and support.

6. Expert Installation and Support Across the UK and Europe

Proper setup is crucial to ensure optimal performance and coverage, and our expertise guarantees that your system will work seamlessly. We’ve built a strong reputation across the UK and Europe, working with businesses of all sizes to solve connectivity challenges in a variety of complex environments.

Ham Yard Hotel:

The Ham Yard Hotel, located in the heart of London’s West End, faced significant connectivity challenges due to the building’s steel framework and thick walls, which obstructed mobile signals. Signal Solutions stepped in to design and install a unique, tailored CEL-FI signal booster system that enhanced coverage throughout the entire hotel, including guest rooms, event spaces, and underground areas.

Our solution ensured that staff and guests alike enjoy consistent, high-quality mobile connectivity, enhancing both productivity and guest satisfaction. By working with us, the Ham Yard Hotel not only met its connectivity needs but also ensured full compliance with UK regulations, providing peace of mind alongside reliable service.

Here’s a link to the full case study: Ham Yard Hotel Case Study

Humberside Police:

Humberside Police required a consistent mobile signal solution for their station, where reliable communication channels are vital for safety and coordination. The building’s concrete structure created signal dead zones, impacting staff operations. Signal Solutions implemented a comprehensive, legally compliant booster system, ensuring full coverage across all areas, including offices and operational spaces. The solution was designed to support emergency communication channels without interference, providing critical reliability.

“Signal Solutions delivered exactly what we needed—a professional, efficient installation that resolved our signal issues immediately. The new system has vastly improved our internal communication and supports our team’s ability to respond effectively. We couldn’t be happier with the result.”

– Humberside Police Project Manager, Tony Green

Ofcom's Specifications:

In 2022, the updated regulations specify that legal boosters must be compliant for use across multiple mobile operators and frequencies, ensuring they do not interfere with public networks or emergency communication systems. The focus is on boosting 4G and 5G signals as operators begin phasing out older 2G and 3G networks. Ofcom’s approach includes publishing an approved list of repeaters that comply with these standards to guide consumers in choosing legal devices.

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