When purchasing a cell phone, it’s important to know whether the phone has a good antenna. A bad antenna can lead to frustration due to poor reception and dropped calls. Cell phone carriers will give you a return window of 15 to 30 days to test the phone out, so take advantage of this time period to make sure the phone is right for your area. The best way is to compare the signal strength to another phone on the same carrier’s service.

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