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Help Weak 4G reception

When I go to hotels around the airport in major cities I typically pick up 4G. But I don't use it because the hotels have WiFi. You typically won't get 4G indoors unless you are near a window.
 
There areas that get indoor coverage. It depends on how far from the tower you are and what the building materials are made of
 
I've also notice that laying the phone on a metal surface severely hinders 4G reception so avoid that!
 
I've noticed the same thing. I live in Japan where the wimax (4G) network is pretty widespread... At least in city areas. But often, out where i live (near the beach) 3G seems to be running faster. I do get reception indoors though. Tower distance definitely make a difference. My advice is run on the 3G where you think the 4G ain't cutting it. You can still mobile hotspot on 3G.
 
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