Technology has known massive development in the last few decades. The newer technologies surpass the older ones when they’re created as their upgrades. The surround sound replaced stereo, the word processor superseded the typewriter, and high-definition television replaced standard-definition TV. But there is one technology that ejected another although it’s far worse than it: cellphone voice calls. A recent survey conducted by Pew Internet & American Life Prospect reflects that 72% of cell owners in America experienced dropped calls, and 32% face this problem a few times a week or more. Much to everyone’s displease, failed calls, incomprehensible speech and poor voice quality exist and are a major problem for a large number of people; this problem won’t disappear anytime soon, despite the efforts of the carriers. Convenience and ability trumped quality, the mobile phone and especially the smartphone replaced the traditional landlines, changing the nature of communication altogether. With every American that drops the landline for a cellphone, the importance of strong connection at home grows exponentially. The quality of a call that started on the street decreases significantly when entering the house, barely adequate signals turn worse when they have concrete, metal, and multiple walls to penetrate. Two main factors cause the poor signal: the distance from the closest cell tower and the obstructions that cause interference. Cell coverage comes from strategically placed cell towers provided by the carriers. Whenever within the network, the mobile device automatically connects with the closest one and as you move it jumps to the next closest tower. As you further from the nearest tower and get close to the edge of your carrier’s coverage area you’ll experience degraded signal; when you’re too far to maintain a consistent connection, your call will drop. Furthermore, every object standing...