I happened to be in a unique situation. I'm using verizon for many years and chose it due to best overall coverage. Recently, we moved to an area where verizon has poor signal (1-2 bars, but mostly 1). I also have verizon jetpack, which is now struggling with signal as well.
After doing some research, my first attempt was to boost cell signal for my jetpack. So, I bought External antenna (11dB Marine External Antenna). Zero improvement!
Then I switched into cell booster approach and got Wilson's weBoost Drive X Marine Antenna Bundle Vehicle Signal Booster Kit. The result was horrible. Zero improvement!
Years ago, I was travelling and hitting some spots with poor signal, so I bought Wilson Sleek booster. That was a waste of money. I tested it on many occasions and when I needed it the most, it would not deliver. Their claim of making poor signal better, is a total BS.
Before giving up on Wilson completely, I asked them for other recommendations. I was willing to pay up to $1K, but preferred to stay with $600 range boosters. So, they recommended weBoost Home MultiRoom Signal Booster Kit. I was told that its directional antenna will boost the signal x5 better than originally purchased omni-directional marine antenna. So, it would be best solution when at the dock. Then, I would switch to my omni-directional antenna when cruising.
It sounded great and I bought this kit. The result was very disappointing. Zero improvement. Doesn't matter how I move that antenna it was useless. So, another $550 unit returned with great disappointment.
Since my goal was mostly to get better signal in regards to data, my solution was to get T-Mobile's 5G Mifi. Being in some kind of strange "dead" zone in my marina/community 5G Mifi also doesn't do a fantastic job, as the signal fluctuates drastically. I can see a range from 9mbps to 200mbps (mostly in 30-50 range), no consistency. But, at least I get much stronger and better signal.
Despite some positive reports, at this point I'm totally disappointed with everything I tried from Wilson. Perhaps, this applies to most brands, not just Wilson.
Now I think that the only realistic option is investing into a system that gets mounted as a dome antenna (similar to KVH Tracphone LTE-1), where you insert SIM card(s) and it boosts the cell signal. A friend of mine bought this setup from YachtConnect few years ago, the cost was around $1500. He was happy with it. For some reason I can't find them anymore, I'm guessing they no longer exist.
Does anyone know of a similar products? It's good to see TracPhone LTE-1 coming down in price, ranging in $1,100-1,300. Does anyone here have it? Does it really work?
Perhaps my situation is so unique that even TracPhone LTE-1 won't help. The towers are not too far, maybe the signal just obstructed too much. I was just hoping that with solution like booster or Dome type will be able to grab the signal from other towers, even if they're further away.