Are there any cell phone boosters or network extenders that work without a GPS signal?

December 21, 2010 by admin · 1 Comment
Filed under: Cell Phones & Plans 
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Joe Schmoe asked:


I work in a concrete office with thick walls and no windows. I tried the Verizon Network Extender, but no matter what I tried I couldn’t get a GPS signal to save my life!!! Are there any cell phone boosters or network extenders compatible with Verizon that work completely off of broadband & do not require a GPS signal??? Thanks!!!

How come there’s GPS reception inside the Massey Tunnel near Vancouver, BC?

March 13, 2010 by admin · 1 Comment
Filed under: Earth Sciences & Geology 
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sentiment50 asked:


Quite surprisingly, my GPS has reception inside the Massey tunnel, which shows my exact position inside the tunnel and my progress. This is true when driving in both directions. Since the tunnel is made of concrete and is covered in 15 meters of rocks (according to Wikipedia), this is quite amazing. Is there some internal GPS repeater inside the tunnel maybe?