Update your network settings

Update your network settings
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Similarly to updating your phone, you also need to update your network settings on a regular basis. “This will look different based on the type of phone you use, but through your phone’s settings, disconnect your phone from the existing network operator it’s on and scan for a new network to see if that works better,” says Campbell.

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Point towards the nearest mobile tower

Point towards the nearest mobile tower
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If you stand in the part of your house that is closest to the nearest tower (try using the OpenSignal app to find where it is), you are likely to get the best signal, especially if you stand outside with nothing obstructing it.

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Turn airplane mode on and off

Turn airplane mode on and off
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This is a great quick fix for when you know you should have service, but it isn’t showing up on your phone. “This works similarly to resetting your network settings: Enabling airplane mode automatically disconnects you from your existing network, so you can reset your current connection,” says Campbell.

 

Make sure your battery is charged

Make sure your battery is charged
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“Having enough phone power is needed to get good reception and hold a phone call,” says Holly Zink, a tech expert for Digital Addicts. “To ensure your phone can get a signal, make sure your phone battery is above 25 per cent.”

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Don’t hold it in landscape mode

Don’t hold it in landscape mode
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Every phone has a built-in antenna, and when you hold your phone sideways in landscape position, your hands may inadvertently be blocking it.

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Take it out of the case

Take it out of the case
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Likewise, if you have a thick case, it could be blocking your antenna’s ability to maintain cell reception. Removing it while you make your call could clear up the signal.

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