"I live in the mountains of NC, and had very weak signal on good days, and none most of the time. I have to get internet from Excede satellite, and this extender works great. I get full signal in both levels of my house including a basement. I am very happy. It was easy to set up, all I had to do was plug in. There is a very slight delay when talking, but I don't know if that is because I am using satellite internet. I can now get rid of my home phone service."

Pros: very easy to use

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 4 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

5150Xtreme

from California

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

WORKS GREAT

PostedJuly 16, 2012

"What is there to say other than I was having signal problems in my house and picked up an extender and it works great. Easy to install."

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Review 5 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

sharpshot

from California

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

network extender

PostedMay 23, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMay 23, 2012

"we live in the mountains and could not get a cell phone signal with it I now get a strong signal and it was simple to hook-up"

Pros: Inexpensive

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 6 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

dtvman

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I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:6-10

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Verizon Extender

PostedDecember 26, 2011

"This item is yet another great Samsung product. Where I live I can get little to no cell service from Verizon. After I installed this, what do you know....full bars. Great Product."

Pros: Lightweight

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Review 7 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

LuvNursing

from Tennessee

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:novice

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

2 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

This is a great product, just costly.

PostedNovember 27, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 27, 2011

"This is a wonderful product if you currently have poor to no cell phone reception. All you need is internet access and you will be amazed at the reception you are able to get. My neighbors also have said it helps with their cell phone reception. My cell phone company told me it would work and it did. Other than being costly, I would recommend this product. You can get online and list the phone numbers you want to have access, which was also easy to do. I got this prodcut right after it came out and have not been disappointed."

Pros: Durable, easy to use

Cons: expensive

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 8 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

Dlanod

from Mountains of western North Carolina

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

iPhone 4S from one to two bars to four or five

PostedNovember 20, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedNovember 20, 2011

"My iPhone 4S arrived but only able to get 1 or 2 bars in the mountains of western North Carolina. I only had 14 days to return the phone so thought I'd try one of these Network Extenders from Verizon. It isn't cheap to buy but it allowed me to keep my new iPhone! I now get 4 to 5 bars all over my house. With just 1 to 2 bars signal the phone was useless, now I can make and receive calls all over my house. You just need a wireless home network (and access to GPS) for the Home Extender to work. I would recommend it to anyone with a weak wireless signal and the above two criteria."

Pros: works as advertised

Cons: expensive

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 9 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

B3Player

from Puyallup, WA

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

A bright spot in a black hole

PostedAugust 21, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedAugust 21, 2011

"We live in an urban area with cell towers everywhere. However, our neighborhood happens to be in a spot where there is no coverage of any kind. We originally chose our cell provider becuase they seemed to have the best reception in our area. But still our calls would very frequently drop off or not connect at all. We purchased this extender hopes that we would get some kind of service in our house. The result is amazing! We have full reception in and out of our home (five bars) and can finally communicate without worrying about the calls dropping. I will say that we've had trouble with our Internet provider and, therefore, the extender is only as stong as our connection to the net. But we've been very pleased with this unit."

Pros: Durable, does the job it is supposed to do

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 10 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

tundra2007

from Sandy Run, SC

I have used this product for:1-3 months

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Verizon Network Extender

PostedMay 28, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedMay 28, 2011

"We live in a rural area where cell phone reception is variable and sometimes non-existent inside the house. While in a Verizon store, the salesperson recommended the Network Extender to help solve the cell signal problem.

I have to say that it performs extremely well and even stays connected if you walk out in the yard. You can add a long list of family and friends cell #'s to the device so they can take advantage of the boosted signal strength whenever they come over

I highly recommend this device if you have poor cell signal in your home. Remember, you have to have internet service for this to work."

Pros: reliable

Cons: none at this time

I would recommend this to a friend!

+3points

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Review 11 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

WillyWonka

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Awesome Network Extender for VZW use

PostedApril 28, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedApril 28, 2011

"Significantly improves cell and data coverage. Live in outlying rural area but with DSL, The Samsung Network Extender for VZW Droid X helps immensely."

Pros: Durable

I would recommend this to a friend!

+5points

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Review 12 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

Roby

from Ohio

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

2 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

2 out of 5

Rating:

5 out of 5

Works Excellent

PostedFebruary 18, 2011

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedFebruary 18, 2011

"Followed the directions and in less than 20 minutes it was working great...Nothing like having your own cell site! I wish it would do a handoff"

Pros: Lightweight, small size

Cons: the price was high

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 13 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

joshzone90

from Maine

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

A great device if you have poor coverage at home or office

PostedJuly 21, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJuly 21, 2012

"This is a great device if you do not have good cell phone coverage at your home or office. You just set it up, and then you have cell phone coverage around your home. Setup can take come time, but once it's set up, your done."

Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 14 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

CinnamonGirlHawaii

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Living in a dead zone

PostedJune 18, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJune 18, 2012

"My husband and I purchased this handy network extender to add to our WiFi network at home since we live in a dead zone for Verizon coverage. This handy divice works well with both of our Verizon Android phones and it even worked with my Samsung Straight Talk phone (work phone) that was covered on the Verizon network. Overall, the network extender provided clean sounding calls and even worked for my text messages that did not have photos. I would hight recommend this device if you live out of your providers network range."

Pros: Lightweight

I would recommend this to a friend!

My product recommendations

40" Class (40.0" Diag.) LED 6100 Series Smart TV

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Review 15 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

blaizer

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

PostedOctober 19, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedOctober 19, 2010

"Works as advertised, would be helpful to be able to upgrade firmware for 3G data."

I would recommend this to a friend!

+2points

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Review 16 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

firemantim

from Albuquerque, east moutains, New Mexcio

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

3 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Fire house use

PostedAugust 27, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedAugust 27, 2010

"This is a first gen product. Not bad for a first attempt. I think the price point is a little high given the fact that we are all installing this product because of the poor cell coverage which we are paying for. That said the product does a good job. Our fire station is just outside the last cell tower for miles in the mountains and we use a mobile data terminal in our fire trucks to get our calls from the fire CAD system for map location on the computer. The store sales persons was not sure it would work for our data needs. The system does not provide 3G support, but it does allow our PC data cards to work on the 1X data transmission session. If you need limited PC data transmission on your PC verision cards it will work. Dont expect 3G speeds. Its just not there yet. The GPS issue is for everyones safety. 911 calls on cell phones use GPS to locate your proximity to a cell tower. Since you are basically putting up a mini tower, if a person calls 911 we need to know where to send the fire truck to save your life. I am really looking forward to a larger box that handles more lines. ther are rumors of an 8 channel system but I can't confirm it yet. I hope they can solve the 3G/4G system issue. Its connected via the internet, you would think this would be easy for them to add. The firemen love the device. They all freak out now when it jumps off line from a power loss. I had to return the first one because the sys light would not allow the GPS to lock. Support needs help too at Verizon. I had to wait an hour to talk to someone when the system was down. That is way to long. please add more support! love the product. it is here to stay and should have more R&D money thrown at this type of solution. The hand off issue must also be fixed. I would like a wider range on the signal boost too. 250 feet would be great. better yet let us the user control the amount of range we want to broadcast. places like a fire house should broadcast wide and appartment buildings broadcast low. you will not be sorry once you get this product."

I would recommend this to a friend!

+7points

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Review 17 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

RealEstateMan

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from Fort Wayne, IN

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:1-2

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

5 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Rating:

4 out of 5

Great solution

PostedAugust 26, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedAugust 26, 2010

"I have owned a network extender for close to 2 years. I have found it to be a reliable and necessary adjunct to my cellular connectivity. I receive little or no cellular signal in my residence. When I complained to Verizon, their only solution was for ME to spend the money for the Network Extender. Other than the fact I had to purchase a product for Verizon Wireless to work in my home, I have been very happy with performance provided by the unit. As noted in the previous review, the unit does require 3 inputs to function; AC power, Hi speed internet and GPS signal. While discussing the product with a Verizon Tech on telephone, I was made aware of several limitations of the product;
A) It does not have handoff. That means that if you talking on your cell phone and come within range of the extender, you will loose the call.

B) There are 2 numbers to remember when deciding where to locate the device. They 40 & 15. The approximate range for the signal is 40 feet and once you loose connection you must return to about 15 feet to reestablish contact.

Another feature is the ability to access the product through the internet and reserve channels for specfic cell phone numbers. You also a list of "No call" phone numbers.

I have found that, if I am patient, my Network Extender will find GPS signal while burried in the very top of a closet through drywall, 12" of blow-in insulation and an asphalt shingle roof. The first time I turned the unit on it took 45 - 60 minutes for it to sort out GPS signals. Now it reconnects in less than 5 minutes.

The network Extender will handle 4 cellular conversations at the same time.

All in all I am happy with the performance and have recommended the product."

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 18 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

TAZ420

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from Point Arena, CA

I have used this product for:3-6 months

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

5 out of 5

Rating:

3 out of 5

good for most

PostedJune 7, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJune 7, 2012

"works great but could be so much better!
Once GPS is locked, you shouldn't need to keep it near a window or receive a GPS signal unless you're relocating.
Not being able to initiate a call on one of these towers and move into the area of another or even into an area of an actual tower is also a drawback."

Pros: Inexpensive, Durable, Lightweight

Cons: can't move between towers, needs constant gps signal

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 19 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

VTBunker

Features

3 out of 5

Performance

2 out of 5

Design

4 out of 5

Value

2 out of 5

Rating:

3 out of 5

Love it (when it works)

PostedNovember 14, 2010

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedNovember 14, 2010

"When it is working, it works well. When it doesn't, well it doesn't work at all. Don't know why. GPS may need extender but not sure where to get it?"

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Review 20 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

JGreg7

from Southern California

I have used this product for:less than a month

Expertise:expert

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Design

1 out of 5

Value

2 out of 5

Rating:

3 out of 5

Good Device - With Exceptions

PostedJanuary 27, 2010

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedJanuary 27, 2010

"I recently purchased a Samsung Network Extender SCS-26UC4, to provide a cell phone signal for my Verizon phone.

The reason I need the network extender is that I live on a ground floor apartment in a multi-story building, my only windows open out into a courtyard surrounded by the other apartments. The apartment structure forms a closed square around the courtyard. My front door opens into a closed hallway.

The cellular signal in the vicinity of my apartment is very poor, hence the reason I purchased the Samsung Network Extender SCS-26UC4 from Verizon.

The Network Extender plugs into a high speed Ethernet connection (Cable or DSL), in this case my router. This provides the connection for the phone over the internet (some variation of VOIP I am guessing). When the Network Extender is working, the phone will pick up a full signal, calls are clear and static free, better than an external cell tower signal.

The Samsung Network Extender is equipped with a GPS to provide a location signal for Verizon to use, and for the 911 emergency services. Up to this point, it all makes sense. For some unknown reason, the unit has to keep refreshing the GPS signal. If the GPS signal is not refreshed, the unit will turn off or loose the signal it puts out to the phone. (Basically it stops working). I am not sure why it continually needs to refresh since the unit is not going anywhere.

Here is the problem: I do not get GPS reception (Please note apartment description above). I am able to use the extension cable and a broom handle to extend the GPS antenna outside my window to get an initial signal, however this is not a practical long-term solution. Once the signal is linked the unit works well. I pull the antenna back into my apartment and when the GPS fails to refresh, the unit stops working.

Apparently you can not disable the GPS. The design of this unit does not make sense to me. If I could not get a cellular signal, why would the designers assume I could get a GPS signal? I have talked to Verizon on multiple occasions, and they simply do not have any suggestions to make this work. The response is always "it needs the GPS signal".

My computer (and iPod) know where they are by the internet node connection, why can't they use that? Once the unit gets the initial GPS location, why does it have to continuously refresh?

Bottom line, if you do not have good GPS signal reception, the Network Extender will not do you much good."

I would recommend this to a friend!

+87points

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Review 21 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

ForestMark

from Foresthil, CA

Features

2 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Design

3 out of 5

Value

1 out of 5

Rating:

2 out of 5

Subject to failure, terrible support from provider

PostedOctober 7, 2012

I would recommend this to a friend!

PostedOctober 7, 2012

"Failed at month 14...warranty only runs 12 months. Bought another on and continue to have problems connecting...green light comes on - no where in manual does it mention a green light."

Pros: Lightweight

Cons: Poor quality

I would recommend this to a friend!

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Review 22 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

CarloM773

from Chivago

I have used this product for:1-2 years

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

3 out of 5

Performance

2 out of 5

Design

2 out of 5

Value

1 out of 5

Rating:

2 out of 5

AFTER THE WARRENTY

PostedSeptember 19, 2012

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedSeptember 19, 2012

"This unit does a great job but after a year just after the warranty ends your left with a paper weight."

Pros: none

Cons: Poor quality, Did not meet expectations, cost vs durability

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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Review 23 for Verizon Network Extender™ Base Station

gitarbob

from Memphis, TN

I have used this product for:6-12 months

Expertise:intermediate

# of SAMSUNG products I own:3-5

Features

3 out of 5

Performance

1 out of 5

Design

3 out of 5

Value

2 out of 5

Rating:

2 out of 5

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME or MONEY

PostedNovember 2, 2011

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

PostedNovember 2, 2011

"If you need a network extender due to poor signal at your home, just go ahead and get the SCS-2U01 instead of this 1x version. The difference in performance is astounding and the added cost of the 2U01 well-worth it."

Cons: Did not meet expectations

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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