Help cell reception stuck at weak signal

[Odd Rain]

My house is a t-mobile weak spot (usually zero bar or empty triangle, sometimes 1 bar, occasionally 2 bars).

When I go outside the signal meter sometimes is stuck at zero bar or empty triangle until I rebooted the phone, then it may return to 3 or 4 bars.

Why is this necessary? Is this a bug?
I heard toggling airplane mode also works without having to reboot. I haven't tried it yet.

 

[Crashdamage]

You should dial 611 and ask for one of the T-Mobile Personal Cellspot units. There's 3 models to choose from. You can buy one or T-Mobile will let you use one as long as you have service with them.

https://support.t-mobile.com/community/coverage/personal-cellspot

 

[funkylogik]

Yeah the phone is probably locking onto a weak tower at home then staying connected when you leave.
Cycling airplane mode should connect it to the strong tower instead of rebooting