This Product Discontinued or Obsolete
While current owners of this device or plan may continue to find performance to be adequate for the foreseeable tech-future, we do not recommend upgrading to or purchasing it.
The SolidRF 4G MobileForce (first released as the Top Signal Cobra, and then renamed the Extreme Mobile 4G) - a 5-band booster with separate amplifiers for each band. According to SolidRF, other boosters generally have just 2 internal amplifiers covering a range of bands.
With improved filters, higher linearity and lower stand-by power consumption - specifications indicate that this booster might be a serious contender.
The booster will cover Verizon LTE, AT&T LTE, T-Mobile LTE, Sprint and most other 4G regional carriers, as well as 3G on all major networks.
Specifications
- Model: 25602001-M5U01
- Gain: 50dB
- # of Devices Boosted: Multiple
- LTE Bands Suported: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13
- Exterior Antenna: 4" Magnetic Mount Omni - 12' Cable
- Internal Antenna: Small Paddle - 12' Cable
- Range of Interior Coverage: 2' - 4' max?
- In Motion Usage: Yes
- Connectors: FME-Female
- Dimensions: 152*125*30 mm
- Warranty: 3 Year on boosters, 1 year on accessories (antennas, cables, power adapters, etc)
- List Price: $309
Review & Testing Status
We've had the SolidRF MobileForce 4G in our test arsenal since it was first released in the Spring of 2015 (originally called the Top Signal Cobra), and featured it in our 2015 Booster Analysis.
Alternatives to Consider
For other booster options on the market worth comparing this model to - here are our featured options:
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