In 2017, the cellular operator Yota radically changed all its tariff plans, completely abandoning tariff plans with unlimited mobile Internet for smartphones. After the introduction of new tariffs, users noticed that the cost of all operator services has increased significantly, but their quality has significantly decreased. Not so long ago, the editors of the site wrote that, and most of the reviews are negative.
After analyzing the reviews of the Yota application in the Google Play store for the Android platform, it turned out that there are approximately 2-3 bad reviews for approximately one good review. However, the rating of the entire application is quite positive, but if you look at the messages of real subscribers over the past couple of weeks, you can see a lot of negative reviews. Many desperate subscribers, disappointed in the quality of the services of their once beloved operator, told the terrible truth about the speed of mobile Internet and the “old unlimited”, which the company is trying in every possible way to eradicate.
Yota subscribers in the reviews for the application of the same name in the Google Play store in the past few weeks have been actively writing that the speed available to the mobile Internet on old tariff plans, which still had real unlimited unlimited, has dropped many times. Some people cannot even update applications on their smartphones, and you can forget about watching HD videos online.
A Yota employee responds to some reviews according to a template. It claims that the speed available is independent of the SIM card or data plan. However, most users do not believe in this at all, because on tariffs with the “old unlimited” everything works so badly that sometimes it is not even possible to communicate via voice communication through instant messengers. Many subscribers are sure that the operator deliberately "cuts" the connection speed, limiting it to a minimum in order to force them to switch to new tariff plans, where no one reports such problems.
In particular, Maxim Kalinin, a subscriber of the Yota operator, claims that the speed of mobile Internet on the “old unlimited” for downloading ranges from 1 to 3 Mbps, and for uploading it barely reaches 0.5 Mbps. In order to verify the plausibility of his hypothesis, he installed a SIM card in the same smartphone with a new tariff plan, where you have to pay for every gigabyte of Internet traffic. As a result, according to him, the speed of the mobile Internet instantly increased to 30 Mbps, that is, more than 10 times.
In addition, desperate Yota subscribers told the terrible truth about the instability of the connection. It is noted that if there is a large crowd of people in some place, then the speed of the 4G LTE Internet drops to 2G or even lower, which leads to an almost complete lack of access to the network. Some write that technical support, which takes a very long time to respond, recommends downloading some files or updating applications at a time when the load on the base station is minimal, that is, at night, when everyone is sleeping.
From all this, it adds up an unambiguous opinion that the cellular operator Yota deliberately "cuts" the speed of the mobile Internet on the tariff plan with the "old unlimited", which was available for connection last year. This is done on purpose so that subscribers switch to new tariffs with limited Internet traffic, which is much more profitable for the operator.
In addition, since Yota operates on the infrastructure of the MegaFon operator, its subscribers are most likely to receive the data and voice bandwidth last, which leads to critical problems with the unavailability of mobile Internet and voice services. It is because of this that in some places it may not be available to the network at all, although the smartphone will show a full reception antenna.
The editors of the site are absolutely neutral about the Yota mobile operator and only cite real facts about what desperate subscribers are dissatisfied with. Anyone can check the accuracy of this information by simply looking at the latest reviews for the application of the same name in the Google Play store.
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Mobile Internet from Iota is for many users the only alternative to wired providers. In some places, it is simply impossible to lay a home telephone or optics. Cellular networks come to the aid of people. But here you can encounter a small coverage area. In such a situation, an external antenna for the Yota modem will help out - it will amplify the signal and make the connection more stable. Our review will tell you what to do.
An analysis of the forums and official publics of Iota showed that many users are dissatisfied with the coverage area. In places where the signal from the base stations is too weak, regular communication problems are observed. The most common complaint is low speed. Files are not downloaded, pages open slowly and with errors, delivery of messages in instant messengers fails. Having not dealt with the problem, subscribers begin to blame the operator for everything, although he has nothing to do with it.
Communication breaks - the modem simply loses connection with Yota base stations. Reconnecting may take several minutes, depending on signal strength. In bad weather, communication is often completely lost. The thing is that precipitation slightly muffles the already weak high-frequency signal.
If in a big city problems with reception are rare, then outside the cities the situation only worsens - in small towns and villages reception is poor, the same applies to dacha associations. And after all, it is here that a whole army of subscribers who need high-speed Internet lives. But a weak signal often makes access to the network impossible.
How to amplify the signal
The most interesting thing is that complaining to the operator is almost useless. They will take your contact details, specify the location, after which (with a 99.9% probability) they will say that everything is fine - try changing the location of the modem. But in most cases it is impossible to change its position - you can’t climb trees with a modem in your hands. In our situation, an external antenna for the Yota 4G modem will help us out. Let's see what we can buy in stores:
- A simple indoor passive type external antenna - looks like some kind of embryonic satellite dish. It seems to focus a weak signal on the problem set in focus. Users do not particularly praise such antennas.
- Special directional antennas - provide reception even in the most difficult conditions, but are expensive. Amplifiers are installed on board such devices that amplify the signal in both directions. The gain of such devices ranges from 16 dB to 24 dB (these are very decent figures).
- Simple directional "wave channel" antennas are not the best option for long distances from the nearest base stations. Another thing is that this option is one of the cheapest.
- Sector external active antennas for outdoor installation - small rectangles in all-weather design. Great for working with 3G and 4G signals. They cost less than "wave channel" antennas and surpass them in efficiency.
- Parabolic antenna - similar to satellite, provides good Yota signal amplification in passive mode.
You can also include various homemade solutions here.
What you need to connect the antenna
To connect the remote Yota LTE antenna to the modem, you need to make sure that the 4G modem has the appropriate connectors. For example, the model currently on sale is equipped with a built-in antenna only. Do not connect external to it. But there is still a way out of the situation - you can install such a modem at the focus of a parabolic (satellite) or simple passive room antenna. More professional solutions require connectors.
Popular Iota modems with an external antenna:
- Huawei E8372 - the model received a lot of positive user reviews, the cost is about 3000 rubles.
- Huawei E3372h is a modem with two connectors for connecting an external antenna. The price in stores is about 2.5 thousand rubles.
- ZTE MF832D is an inexpensive modem with an input for connecting an external antenna. The cost is 2290, but according to reviews, this is not the most stable option.
- The Yota B315 Internet Center is not a modem, but a whole router with support for outdoor antennas.
To place an external Yota antenna, you will need a high pole. It can also be installed on the roof of the house. The most difficult thing is to calculate in which direction the nearest Yota base stations are located and in which direction they look. You can get such information on specialized private resources on the Internet.
Also on the Internet you will find tips for finalizing modems - you will need to solder the connectors to it (if there is a technical possibility).
An external Yota LTE antenna will significantly improve reception and provide more or less high-speed Internet access. But for some subscribers, installation may seem like a rather complicated process. If you do not have enough technical knowledge, contact the specialized companies involved in the installation of antenna equipment. The cost of the work will be high, but they will be able to conduct tests and find out the feasibility of installation work.
Popular Antenna Models
Next, we will consider the most interesting antenna devices that can be purchased in domestic stores and online stores. We will touch on both simple models and professional ones - more expensive and effective.
Antenna Yota MiMo
It would be more correct to say that this is an Internet signal amplifier called REMO "LTE MiMo INDOOR". You don't need cables to connect the modem, and you don't need high poles to mount the equipment. This is a room thing in which you need to plug the modem and connect the antenna connectors to it. Power is supplied via a USB cable, the gain varies between 9-11 dB. The cost of the device is minimal - only 990 rubles. But in difficult conditions for receiving Yota, the gain may not be enough.
There is also a similar solution for Yota modems without antenna jacks - this is REMO "Connect 2.0" for 800 rubles.
Whip antennas
It is difficult to single out any particular model here, since there are dozens and even hundreds of them. The cost is within 1000 rubles, the average gain is 9 dB. The receiving part is fixed on a suction cup. This external antenna can be mounted outside or inside the house. Can also be used in a car.
Please note that when ordering such an antenna on Aliexpress, its cost will be from 300 rubles. The disadvantage of buying in China is a long waiting time for an order.
Vegatel ANT-900/2700-PO
Before us is an all-weather external antenna for the Internet Iota sector type, mounted on a wall or on a mast. Yota signal gain is up to 10 dB. The device is made in a durable waterproof plastic case. Experts say that the complete cable should be sent to the trash and a cable of another brand, characterized by less signal attenuation, should be purchased. The cost of the model is about 1500 rubles.
Panel Antenna MIMO 18dB BOX 4G LTE/3G
If you are looking for an external MIMO 4G antenna with a built-in modem, take a look at the presented model. It would be more correct to say that the modem is not built-in here, but built-in - we remove the cover from the waterproof block, install the Yota USB modem there and close the block. The gain is up to 18 dB, the cost of the model is about 7000 rubles.
HiTE PRO GRID SMA
This external antenna is parabolic, it provides a powerful gain up to 2x24 dB. The antenna is very large, but it has an excellent radiation pattern - there is a chance to organize Internet reception in the country at a considerable distance from the operator's base stations. At the same time, it differs in more than an affordable price - about 9,000 rubles. Be sure to take a closer look at this model if you live far from the city and have difficulty receiving the Yota signal.
M-Tech DUAL BAND BOX
Before us is a Yota 4G LTE outdoor antenna that costs only 7.5 thousand rubles. It operates on two frequencies - 800 and 2600 MHz, providing reliable signal reception. The gain at a frequency of 800 MHz is 2x14 dB, at a frequency of 2600 MHz - 2x21 dB. The product requires a Yota modem with connectors for an external antenna (TS9 or CRC9). Install the modem in a sealed box, point the device towards the nearest base stations and try to access the Internet.
What to choose in the end
If your modem has antenna jacks, then an outdoor antenna would be the best option. In outdoor conditions, reception is always better than inside buildings. And if the antenna system is mounted on an antenna pole or on the roof of a house, then the efficiency will increase. We recommend looking at panel or parabolic antennas. To work inside a city apartment, a simple pin model is enough. If you cannot cope with the installation yourself, contact those who install Yota antennas professionally.
Please note that antenna equipment for Wi-Max modems may not be suitable for 4G LTE modems.
Problems can appear on any technique, both Chinese and American, not a single device is insured against breakdowns, no matter if it is on Android or iOS. Therefore, Apple devices also experience communication problems, they may also not be recognized by servers, and failures may occur in the software itself. If you want to connect your iPhone or iPad to Yota and the devices do not detect the connection, perhaps the problem is in the settings, and not in the operator. We will analyze the main causes and ways to eliminate them.
Common Causes of Communication Problems on iPhone
If there is no Iota network on the iPhone, this is an occasion to see if the SIM card is inserted correctly and if it has not moved, if this is the first time. If everything is set correctly, and the phone is serviceable and has already worked well in other networks, the device should automatically automatically connect to the network and prescribe the parameters. You are required to activate data transfer in order to start using the full functionality of mobile and Internet communications. Sometimes it happens that the iPhone does not catch the Iota network, then you need to look for problems elsewhere, it can be:
- Lost Iota connection due to lack of coverage;
- There was an accident at the mobile station;
- Problem SIM card;
- Software failure, reinstallation required;
- The point is in the “hardware” - the device itself broke.
These are all the reasons, we will analyze them in more detail and find out how to eliminate them.
If communication is lost due to poor Iota coverage in the area
All mobile operators install base station towers in the most densely populated areas - where there are more users. If your area is not densely populated, the operator may not have reached you yet. More often it happens in wastelands, on highways between cities, in the forest, in open areas. Sometimes communication problems arise in residential areas, the weather or geography becomes the cause of interference - lowlands, dense forests, dense buildings.
When you are out of network coverage, you will not be able to make or receive a call, surf the Internet, or write a message. Try to move to a longer distance, closer to settlements, power lines, go to a hill. If you find yourself in an empty area, the Iota signal will not be available on any device, not only on the iPhone, the problem is in the coverage itself. Before you go somewhere with a working, working phone using the Iota network, check the up-to-date information on the coverage map on the official website of the operator.
If there is no connection due to an accident at the Yota base station
To create an opportunity for subscribers to make calls and use other functions of a mobile device, mobile operators build complex stations with professional equipment, which requires constant technical support and the work of hundreds of specialists. Only with constant round-the-clock monitoring of devices and lines, transmitters and satellites can . Sometimes there are glitches, but they are monitored and quickly fixed. Rarely there are serious accidents at the sites, then the connection is broken or completely disappears for several hours or days.
If the connection on the device is not detected or there are constant signal interruptions, the problem may not be in the iPhone, but in the network on which the repair or maintenance is taking place. If the signal just disappeared for a short time, this will not damage the device, it just needs to be rebooted.
Waiting for a signal to appear in a standard situation may not be a problem, but at critical moments there is always communication with the police or ambulance, firemen or rescue service - emergency numbers work regardless of the operator and even your account balance.
If the connection on Iota disappears and appears periodically, and you want to find out the reasons, call Yota operator technical support by round-the-clock number: 8-800-550-0007.
No connection due to a problem with the SIM card
Yota is a major mobile operator in Russia, its coverage map is quite wide. If your iPhone does not receive a signal and the problem is not in the area, then it may be in the SIM card itself. This is not necessarily its poor physical fit, perhaps you just connected the wrong SIM card. Among the different tariff plans that are tied to the equipment, there are special ones designed for a specific device - a smartphone, tablet, router or modem. If a SIM card is intended for tablets or "smart" gadgets, then in a smartphone or modem it will catch the Internet at a low transmission speed. For iPhone, buy a SIM card for smartphones, and for iPads - special SIM cards for tablets with the appropriate tariff and speed.
Also, the SIM card may be damaged, then the iPhone or iPad devices will not work. The damage may be in the microchip, the cause may be a banal scratch. Therefore, in the operator's offices, people often apply for a change of SIM card. To check the health of the iPhone, test another SIM card on it, if it works - replace your SIM card from Iota in the service center - this happens for free while maintaining the number and all connected services.
When Your iPhone Needs Repair
The phone can be damaged not only from the outside from falling or dipping into water, but also from the inside. The processor or other parts of the hardware platform can fail for various reasons. To see if your iPhone or iPad is working, insert a SIM card from another operator into it. If there is still no communication signal, this means that the device has broken down and needs to be repaired from the inside. If the warranty period has not yet passed, take the gadget to the store, if it has passed, then to a specialized service center.
When an iPhone needs a flashing
Software crashes are also a common problem. iOS is no less immune from this than Android. If the software does not work properly, it is reinstalled - flashed. The problem was observed in the first models - 5 and 6 series. These devices may have a problem registering to the 4G LTE network. If you want to use Yota's 4G connection on an iPhone, then reboot the data, for which:
- Open the smartphone settings in the "Networks" section and manually disable LTE;
- The device will automatically re-register to a lower generation - 2 or 3;
- Open the phone settings and in the "SIM programs" section, manually select Yota;
- In the networks settings, switch back to LTE.
You can manually do this on your home network, if you are roaming, automatic updates will work.
You do not need to set up an access point if the telephone connection is working, as this may not be the problem. If after the settings the problem is not resolved, contact the technical support of the operator.
Surely, most users had problems with the Internet. Today, an increasing number of computer owners complain that Yota refuses to work for them. What are the reasons for this? What to do in the situation that has arisen? This will be discussed in the article.
Activity
Before thinking about why Yota does not work, you need to familiarize yourself with this provider. It appeared on the Russian market relatively recently, but already now it attracts the attention of most consumers. This company provides computers and phones with wireless internet. It is Yota that claims to be able to provide its own customers with 4G communications. It is no secret to anyone that it is fast and of high quality. Surely, this is the reason for the wide popularity of Yota products. But after some time of operation, buyers are disappointed in the connection. Often routers and modems do not work for Yota. It is worth understanding why this is happening.
Network problems
It is likely that a normal network failure has occurred. Such cases are far from uncommon, they are often found in almost all Internet providers, as well as mobile operators. From such cases, no one is immune. When there is a suspicion that the Yota modem is not working precisely for this reason, it is advisable to report the problem to the support service and find out why this happened. Next, it remains to wait. After a while, the reason for the failure will be eliminated, and the connection will be restored.
Bad weather
If you have noticed that Yota is not working, it may be worth looking out the window to see the weather. If weather conditions are bad, most ISPs suffer damage to transmission lines. Thus, the Internet connection is lost. In such a situation, nothing can be done. It remains only to be patient and wait for the weather to improve. When this happens, the Internet will appear. It is worth noting that you can call the provider to find out about the events taking place at the station. Thus, it will become clear what the reason is, whether there is a user’s fault that can be eliminated on their own, or whether it will be necessary to wait for the connection to be restored. Although, there are no obvious reasons why the Yota modem does not work, other than those listed above.
Payment
Very often, users complain that Yota does not work, but the equipment is in good condition, the weather is good, there are also no accidents or failures on the line. What is the reason? Perhaps the user forgot to pay for Internet access services, so the phone is blocked. It should be noted that these are quite common cases. And, not only with Yota. After the payment is made, the connection will be restored. If the Internet still does not work, it should be borne in mind that the negative balance on the phone does not make it possible to go online. Thus, it is necessary to replenish the balance to a positive one. After that, the problem will be fixed.
No signal
In addition, if the question arose why Yota does not work, you need to check the signal level. Perhaps it simply does not exist or it is very weak. This interferes with the normal operation of a mobile phone or computer. It must be remembered that Yota is a new operator with a poorly developed system of stations. Of course, there will be Internet near them, but at remote points its work will be slow or it will be completely absent. Thus, one should not be surprised that there is no Yota signal in the forest or basement. Such situations are found in almost all providers, as well as mobile operators. You should resume trying to connect to the Internet when a suitable place is selected for this. If everything is fine, then this is the problem. If the failures persist, it is worth looking for the cause elsewhere.
Equipment breakdown
If there is no Internet connection, it is necessary to check the integrity of the equipment intended for connection. It is also worth making sure that all the wires are working. Often, it is these failures that are the reason that there is no Internet connection. Although, no one is immune from equipment failure. In this case, it is necessary to take it for repair when the first suspicions arise. The service center specialists will quickly clarify the situation. As practice shows, Yota antennas break very often. If you do not follow the rules for using the equipment, it quickly fails.
Drivers for Yota
If the Internet does not want to work, in some cases the reasons are outdated drivers on the computer. Surely, there is no need to talk about what to do in such a case. The user will need to install the latest drivers. You need to remember about the drivers designed for the network card. You will also need to reinstall the Yota program on your computer. As you know, it also finds and loads the necessary drivers during installation. As a result, they will be updated. Then you can restart your computer and look at the result. According to the subscribers themselves, such a step makes it possible to eliminate many problems associated with the Internet connection. So, there is nothing complicated about this. A fairly common process that every user faces sooner or later.
Viruses
After all the steps described above are performed correctly, Yota usually starts working. What if it didn't happen? Often, in this case, ordinary viruses act as an obstacle to connecting to the Internet. What to do in such a case? There are several solutions for this. You can show the computer and the Yota router to specialists so that they can repair them, having previously performed diagnostics and established the cause of the failure. True, you will have to pay for such a service, so this option is not suitable for everyone. Basically, users prefer to “treat” the operating system on their own. To do this, it is enough to scan your computer with an antivirus, and then disinfect potentially dangerous objects. Processes that cannot be cured should be removed. After that, you should clean the registry. For this, the CCleaner program will come to the rescue. At the end, you need to restart your computer. In addition, it is recommended to reinstall the program with drivers from Yota. After that, you need to check your Internet connection.
General impressions
Thus, it became clear why Yota does not work. Although, despite them, subscribers argue that the main point to be taken into account is the unscrupulous work of the Internet provider. In other words, the connection is not of the best quality. Thus, there is a need to regularly face internet connection problems. To avoid this, you can simply not connect to Yota. This is the only way to ensure that there will be no problems with the Internet connection from this provider. But still, the last word remains with the user. Perhaps Yota will be able to improve the quality, provide new transmission lines, and then all problems will disappear.
What to do and how to activate the Yota SIM card so that the device sees it
Immediately after we have purchased a SIM card, it should be installed. Note that its activation is always carried out automatically. After the owner places it in a special slot of the mobile device, he should launch the operator's proprietary application. It is this program that should automatically start the activation process. No further action is required at this stage.
After the SIM card is recognized and activated, you can proceed to choosing the best suitable tariff. We select the connection conditions in the corresponding window, after which we proceed to configure MMS and the Internet.
A few words about setting up mobile Internet. Its correct operation is possible only if the access point (internet.yota) is correctly registered in the cellular network settings. The specific sequence of actions will depend on which operating system we are using.
Well, if yota does not see the SIM card, what should I do? Let's try to understand this problem.
What to do if the phone does not see the Yota SIM card
Why might not work?
Yota Internet settings are sent to the smartphone automatically when the SIM card is activated. Unfortunately, the message may end up in spam and the settings must be entered manually. Less common are other reasons:
The SIM card is physically damaged;
The Yota SIM card is inserted into the second slot. If the smartphone has two cards, then Yota must be placed in the first slot;
There is no 3G/4G network coverage where data transmission is not guaranteed. To avoid the last problem, before purchasing a SIM card, be sure to familiarize yourself with the coverage map on the official website of the operator.
How to setup?
Setting up a Yota access point takes no more than a minute:
1. For the iPhone, we perform the following actions: go to the settings menu, then "Cellular". Here we select "Cellular data network" and indicate the APN data "internet.yota", do not fill in other fields.
2. Yota settings for android: in the settings menu, select "Mobile networks". We find "APN access points", select "Create access point", specify:
Name - yota;
APN - internet.yota
APN type - default, supl;
The username and password are not filled in.
Important! Some phones may show a roaming icon - R. This problem most often occurs on older devices. How to set up Yota on Android with old firmware? You need to enable data roaming in your phone settings.
What else should you know?
Internet Yota for a smartphone does not work if the package of minutes and the Internet is not connected. You can connect the service package using a smartphone or by contacting a mobile operator in a chat. The problem with the Internet can also occur with a low signal. If less than half of the divisions are displayed, then you need to try to move. If you are indoors, for example, you should come closer to the window, as walls can negatively affect the quality of data transmission. Some delays in the Internet may occur after the call. This is due to the phone switching from 2G / 3G to the LTE network. The signal delay is up to 30 seconds. If the expectation exceeds this figure, you need to contact the contact center.
Users of the mobile Internet from Yota complained in social networks about problems with the provider. According to several reports, there was no connection for more than an hour. The Yota press service confirmed to TJ that there were problems, explaining them by an accident in Moscow.
At the same time, users reported problems with all types of connections at once - both using routers and on mobile devices through the Yota operator.
The Yota press service told TJ that the problems were caused by an accident and promised to compensate for network downtime.
There was a small accident on the network in Moscow. Already completely eliminated. All compensation for the time of the absence of the Internet will be made in the near future.
Yota press office
At about 23:55 Moscow time, that is, about an hour and a half after the shutdown, the Yota Internet started working again, one of the subscribers told TJ.
In 2014, the Internet provider Yota became a mobile operator: the announcement on April 23, and the issuance of SIM cards in August. The company is a subsidiary of MegaFon and uses its cellular capacity, while high-speed LTE connection is provided by Yota itself.
Updated January 28 at 17:18: One of the Yota subscribers found out from the representatives of the operator that for an hour of downtime in the Internet, he is entitled to compensation in the amount of 41 kopecks. In a conversation with him, a Yota support employee asked him to fill out an official application for compensation on paper and send it by mail or a scan. The decision on the adjustment was promised to be made in two weeks.
Yota explained to TJ that for this specific accident, a different settlement procedure will be used.
→Due to the imperfection of wireless Internet access technologies, many Russians are faced with a weak radio signal and low Internet speed. Various antennas and amplifiers are sold to amplify the signal, but they are quite expensive. Therefore, craftsmen have invented many ways to assemble a homemade antenna for Yota from improvised materials and save several thousand rubles. How to assemble and configure your own antenna, read below.
With the development of wireless Internet, many settlements have received broadband access, the inhabitants of which could only dream of it before. But today, radio technology is still very imperfect, so users have many communication problems. In particular, the speed is not as high as with a wired connection, the signal may disappear or fluctuate depending on weather and other conditions, but the main trouble is that even if the subscriber is in the network coverage area, it is not a fact that the modem will be fine catch a signal. This requires a direct line of sight to the base station (BS), as well as a short distance to it.
One of the operators connecting Russians to the wireless Internet is Yota. Since this provider is quite popular among the inhabitants of the Russian Federation, a huge number of people suffer from the imperfection of the technologies and equipment used by Yota.
Very often, communication problems arise even in the most unexpected places, where the coverage, it would seem, should be excellent, and the signal is clear. For example, in the center of Moscow. Therefore, equipment manufacturers began to produce antennas and amplifiers to improve the signal. But, of course, the cost of such devices is considerable. So, you can buy branded Wimax antennas and amplifiers for yota for an average of 3-3.5 thousand rubles. And this despite the fact that the price of the Yota modem is 2.9 thousand rubles, and the compact router is 4.9 thousand rubles. That is practically to overpay for access to the Network it is necessary twice.
Pseudo-satellite antenna from a household grid
And give 6-10 thousand rubles. only for connection, and even pay monthly payments, not everyone can. Therefore, craftsmen figured out how to make antennas for Yota at home. Those who already use such devices claim that the signal is amplified up to 7 times, and, accordingly, the access speed also increases. For example, if using only a modem, the Internet speed was less than 50 Kb / s, then with an antenna, it increased to 1 Mb / s. At the same time, the cost of a home-made antenna is about 100-250 rubles.
You can use such homemade antennas not only when connected to Yota, but also with similar providers: Comstar, FreshTel, etc.
How to determine the location of the nearest BS
Of course, before making a homemade antenna, you should find out if there is at least theoretical coverage in your area. If your house is listed in the coverage area, but there is no good signal, then first you need to determine where the nearest BS is and how difficult its direct visibility is. In other words, is there any connectivity at all, even with an amplifier.
Within the city, a good communication quality can be provided by a BS, which is located at a distance of several hundred meters from your home. And in rural areas, the distance can reach 20 km, while the quality of communication will be good. This is largely determined by network congestion, which is low in sparsely populated areas.
The easiest option to determine where the BS is located is to call the operator's support service. There you will be helped to correctly position the directional antenna. You can also ask for help on the provider's forum, indicating your address. But if all this did not help, then there are specialized resources where you can get the necessary data. Among them are netmonitor.rf, gsm-msk.m-pro.ru, netmonitor.ru and the like. The last option is to try to find the necessary information through search engines.
What you can make a homemade antenna for Yota
There are many options for such antennas, they make a variety of designs from a variety of materials. In particular, there are several types of such antennas: canned (made from a tin can), pseudo-satellite (has a large reflective area, like a satellite dish), omnidirectional (looks like a pencil).
Pseudo-satellite antenna from the reflective surface of the wire and zigzag Kharchenko
For the manufacture of a can antenna, as already mentioned, an ordinary high tin can is used, as well as a copper wire, an N-socket and a few screws. But to do it, you need to make complex calculations. However, we will talk about how to make such an antenna a little later.
Making an omnidirectional antenna at home without special knowledge is difficult, but possible. To do this, you will need a cable with a BNC connector, a soldering iron, a hot glue gun (with glue), as well as tools (including a ruler). The advantage of such an antenna is that it is omnidirectional, has a small size, and is also cheap to manufacture.
But the most used is a homemade pseudo-satellite. As a signal reflector, kitchen utensils (a colander, a pan or a bowl made of stainless steel, aluminum), a foil surface (a piece of cardboard on which foil is attached), household items (a fan grill or just a metal grill, an umbrella), etc. are used.
Most often, residents of apartments use omnidirectional and can antennas or small pseudo-satellites, and residents of private houses mainly use pseudo-satellite type antennas.
How to set up a homemade antenna
Making an antenna is half the battle. You also need to properly install and configure it. Moreover, the focus on the BS plays the main role here - it is important to correctly direct the amplifier, taking into account both horizontal and vertical deviation. Also, remember that the signal can be picked up from the most unexpected direction, because it is reflected from different surfaces. Therefore, do not be discouraged if a direct direction to the BS did not give 
the expected result - try to walk around with a laptop, vilify the antenna. Perhaps you will find the point where the signal is the strongest and highest quality. If you live in a private house, then try to raise the antenna as high as possible - this may help to catch the signal.
Visually, see the quality and signal level in the Yota program.
As for the design, experience shows that the sensor of the wimax adapter (popularly called the “whistle”) must be mounted perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the reflective surface (bowl, colander, foil surface).
On average, antenna tuning can take from half an hour to an hour, i.e. about the same as the manufacture of the device.
Is it possible to organize a mobile office with a homemade antenna and a car
Many Russians are extremely dependent on the Internet and want to have access to the Web anywhere and anytime, which is why mobile Internet has become so popular. But not everywhere catches a regular portable modem. Therefore, the craftsmen found a way to solve this problem as well - they figured out how to make an amplifier antenna from improvised materials.
To do this, you need to have: a car, a long spinning rod, a long USB cable, an extension cord that connects to the cigarette lighter and electrical tape / adhesive tape. It is advisable to put the car on a hill beforehand. Expand the spinning to its full length, attach a modem to its top, and attach it to the door or trunk of the car. Power the modem from the cigarette lighter using an extension cord. Start the car engine at idle speed. Mobile office is ready. If there is a tower within reach, then the Internet will be available.
You can also connect a portable router to transfer the Internet to several devices via Wi-Fi.
You can mount such a structure in just a few minutes.
Methods for making a homemade antenna
Omnidirectional antenna
Components: 50 ohm cable with BNC connector, knife, awl, ruler, soldering iron, hot glue gun.
Actions: at the end of the cable we remove the insulation, expose 4 cm of length. We dissolve the screen and divide it into 4 equal parts, twist 4 bundles with our fingers. Then we bend these screen beams by 45 degrees and service them. To fix the position of these 4 branches, we use glue at their base. We shorten the bare part of the cable to 3 cm, we make the same pancakes and bends.
Preparation time: about 30 minutes.
can antenna
Components: tin can (high, for example, from under pineapples, paint), N-socket - "mother" (or another, depending on the contact on the wireless network card), a few screws, a piece of copper wire 2 mm.
Actions: we take a clean jar with a diameter of about 7.5-10 cm and a height of more than 13.5 cm. We leave the upper part of the jar, do not cut it off. Before drilling and soldering anything, make all the calculations (do not submit here, since this is not our profile, search on the Internet).
So, cut off a straight piece about 3.1 cm long from the copper wire, solder it to the central contact of the N-socket. But at the same time, you need to keep the wire as straight as possible. We drill a hole in the wall of the can (in the right place) and attach our N-socket to it with a soldered piece of wire (which acts as a waveguide). To protect the structure from the effects of the external environment, we close the jar with a plastic lid - first we check it in the microwave for wave conductivity (you need to put a lid and a glass of water in the microwave, turn on and bring the water to a boil, if the lid is hot, then it does not suit us). The structure is ready.
Preparation time: about 2 hours.
Pseudo-satellite antenna
Components: stainless steel colander, USB extension cable 5m, two screws M4 x 40, pad and clamping bar with threaded M4.
Actions: drill 2 holes in the wall of the colander. After placing the pads, we fix the USB cord socket so that the upper part of the “whistle” is in the focus (central part) of the colander. The "whistle" should be placed parallel to the bottom of the colander. Mounting the antenna is simple due to the presence of a handle on the colander.
Preparation time: about 10 minutes.
Before you start making a homemade antenna to amplify a 3G or 4G signal, weigh the pros and cons, make sure that you really need it and that you cannot just buy an amplifier. After all, if you make the antenna incorrectly or use it incorrectly, then the modem may burn out, and you will remain at a loss. It is also important to study all the nuances, make calculations, clarify actions, and, of course, it is desirable that the hands grow from the place from which they are supposed to.
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