
UK regulator Ofcom has confirmed the making of regulations to allow people to use certain types of mobile phone repeaters without a licence. The new regulations come into force today – 12th April 2018 and are known as the Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Repeater) (Exemption) Regulations 2018.
Cel-Fi Smart Signal Boosters are licence exempt under UK law and fully meets the requirements of Ofcom SI 2018/399*.
The making of these regulations follows a decision in October 2017 that licences would no longer be required to use two types of repeaters. These two categories are static mobile phone repeaters for indoor use, and low-gain mobile phone repeaters for in-vehicle use, but only when complying with required technical standards and conditions of use. The unlicensed installation of wideband repeaters will remain illegal.
Frequency has been a distributor of Cel-Fi products, by Nextivity for over 10 years and is delighted with the OFCOM announcement. It urges businesses to check the legality of their current signal solutions to ensure they meet the new OFCOM requirements.
Which Cel-Fi Smart Signal Boosters are right for my business or home?
Cel-Fi products are designed to address the challenges faced by businesses and consumers every day when trying to make and receive mobile phone calls in the home and office. So, no matter how big or small your home or business premises are, Cel-Fi has a mobile signal solution for you.
From the Plug ‘n’ Play PRO, DUO and PRIME to fully installed solutions such as the QUATRA and GO, Frequency can give you advice and guidance to find the right solution.

The Cel-Fi WAVE App can be used on all Cel-Fi Smart Mobile Signal Boosters available to buy here.

Future-proof your investment with the Cel-Fi WAVE App
If your circumstances do change and you decide to switch your Mobile Network Operator, the App’s functionality enables you to future-proof your investment by allowing you to easily swap between operators as and when required.
The App provides a glance-able view to the state of your Cel-Fi environment and includes:
- A dashboard overview of all your systems
- Real-time data and performance metrics
- Easy activation and registration
- Operator exchange if you switch network
- Software and group update management
- Available for iOS, Android, PC and MAC devices
Cel-Fi PRO 3G/4G/LTE Signal Booster for Small to Medium Businesses
- Provides 100dB of signal gain, 1,000 times stronger than traditional analogue boosters, which provide 60-70 dB of gain
- Intelliboost Chipset – Unconditionally Network Safe
- 40m of coverage or 13,000 sq.ft/1,200 m², equivalent to 5-10 times larger coverage than most boosters
- Up to 4 mobile bands supported


Even the smallest of flats, homes and offices will have mobile phone coverage issues. The problems can be caused by anything from not having a clear line of sight to the nearest cell tower, or building materials that block mobile signals. Cel-Fi PRIME, the first all-in-one signal booster that is specifically tailored for spaces of 1,000 sq. ft. or less is a perfect fit for smaller spaces such as single rooms, flats or small offices. Cel-Fi PRIME is available for EE and Three (and all hosted MVNOs).
- 80 dB max signal gain in an area approximately 11.5 metres wide (1,000 sq.ft. / 100 m2)
- Intelliboost Chipset – Unconditionally Network Safe
- Quick Setup with Integrated Antenna System and WAVE App Management
There is nothing more frustrating than dropped calls or an intermittent connection because of poor indoor mobile signal coverage whether you’re at home or in the office. The Cel-Fi DUO is available for EE, Three (and all hosted networks) and its area of coverage and signal gain make it ideal for homes, stores, offices, warehouses and small businesses in general.
- Provides 100dB of signal gain, 1000x times stronger than traditional analogue boosters
- 40m of coverage or 13,000 sq. ft/1,200 m², equivalent to 5-10 times larger coverage than most boosters
- Up to 2 mobile bands supported


Cel-Fi QUATRA
- Scalable coverage and capacity for up to 200,000 sq.ft/190,000 m2)
- Multi-carrier support
- Highest downlink and uplink power – 4x more downlink power and 2x more uplink power than competitor products – this allows for a stronger signal transmission
Cel-Fi GO X
Cel-Fi GO X is NEMA 4 rated weather resistant and does not interfere with other wireless devices. This multi-carrier solution is ideal for use in commercial properties, government buildings, agricultural settings, small manufacturing operations, rural areas, businesses, and large homes. Cel-Fi GO X is cost efficient and easy-to-setup with an installer and can be easily optimised and monitored by using the Cel-Fi WAVE App.
- 100 dB max signal gain in an area approximately 15,000 sq.ft. / 1,400 m2
- Multi-carrier support with carrier switching
- Indoor/outdoor IP66 rated

About Frequency
For more information and to speak to an Account Manager about Cel-Fi please contact us here, all products can be viewed on our Web Shop here or Cel-Fi here.
Further details at: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-andstatements/category-3/regulations-short-range-devicesmobile-repeaters
*The license exemption applies to bands 1,3,8 and 20 (excludes Vodafone band 7)