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Free, lightweight tool that boosts mobile signal, manages connections, and runs speed tests automatically

Free, lightweight tool that boosts mobile signal, manages connections, and runs speed tests automatically

Vote (39 votes)

Program license Free

Developer Staircase 3, Inc.

Version 7.93.0-1

Works under Android

Also known as OpenSignal - 3G/4G/WiFi

Vote

(39 votes)

Developer

Staircase 3, Inc.

Works under

Android

Program license

Free

Version

7.93.0-1

Also known as

OpenSignal - 3G/4G/WiFi

Pros

  • Free app that's lightweight
  • Allows you to physically choose connection while also working in the background
  • Can save and customize your connections
  • Runs speed tests and helps improve your computing experience

Cons

  • Only available for Android 4.1 and up
  • Will not help you if network connections are encrypted

The average Android mobile user pays a lot of money in the expectation of getting a high-quality, strong Internet connection practically everywhere they go, but many people have to rely on apps like OpenSignal - 3G/4G/WiFi to boost their signals once these services drop the ball.

A Detailed Review of the OpenSignal - 3G/4G/WiFi App for Android

So, you purchased your Android mobile device and you signed up with one of those networks that promise you coverage in every area on the map, only to find out that your coverage drops every time you're not directly in the center of a city. This is a very common thing that happens to all mobile users, but Android users actually have a way to remedy this nuisance by downloading the OpenSignal – 3G/4G/WiFi app for their mobile devices. In essence, the OpenSignal app works behind the scenes to boost your signal. So you're actually not having to deal with a bunch of screens and options in your face and that require your attention. It's more of a program you set and forget, and you simply let it work in the background to boost your mobile device's signal. You can go from a weak 1-bar signal to full strength using this app, and that's a huge swing for mobile users.

With this program, you will get to view a graph of different close signals available, and you can choose your network. Though once connected, the app gets to work on boosting that signal to provide you with the fastest possible Internet speeds. And once you find a signal in a location, you can set the app to automatically connect to it the next time you're there.

Pros and Cons of OpenSignal - 3G/4G/WiFi

Pros

  • Free app that's lightweight
  • Allows you to physically choose connection while also working in the background
  • Can save and customize your connections
  • Runs speed tests and helps improve your computing experience

Cons

  • Only available for Android 4.1 and up
  • Will not help you if network connections are encrypted

Screenshots of Opensignal - 5G 4G 3G Internet WiFi Speed Test