Yes, absolutely.
We realize that not everyone has thousands of dollars to spend on an AT&T booster. That's why we carefully vetted the products in this list to make sure that they offer the best value for money of the boosters on the market today.
Here are a few of the things that differentiate cheaper AT&T boosters from more expensive units:
FCC certification: For a booster to be legal to use in the US by consumers, it must be certified by the FCC. You can be fined up to $100,000 per incidence for using an uncertified booster. We've carefully vetted all the boosters in this list to make sure they're all compliant and certified.
Carrier-specific vs Broadband: The FCC divides boosters into these two categories. Carrier-specific boosters can have much more gain, and provide more advanced diagnostics to help aim the outdoor antenna. However, they're also more expensive than broadband boosters that amplify all carriers by a lesser amount.
Frequency Bands: Not all boosters support the same frequencies. There are 5 main frequency bands that the FCC allows boosters to amplify. Some cheap boosters only amplify a subset of these bands.
Gain: Gain is a measure of how much a booster amplifies the signal. If you're in a weak-signal area, it's the single most important specification of a booster.
Downlink Power: The maximum downlink power rating of a repeater determines its maximum coverage area. If your outdoor signal is strong, it's the most important booster spec.
Uplink Power: The maximum uplink power rating of a signal booster determines how well the booster will perform at the very edges of cell coverage. For mobile boosters used in cars and RVs, this is often the most important specification.
Cable and Antenna Quality: High-quality cables and directional antennas can make the difference between 1 bar of AT&T signal and 5 bars. Lossy cable or poorly designed antennas can ruin coverage.