ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With calling and texting remaining the primary reasons smartphones are used on vacation, zBoost (www.zBoost.com), a leading provider of consumer cell phone signal booster kits, provides the zBoost Mobile1 to boost more miles of cell phone coverage. The zBoost Mobile1 is an in-vehicle cell phone signal booster, that creates a single user cell zone for more miles of uninterrupted voice and text.*
“Along with the bathing suits and camping gear, technology is now an integral part of vacation packing and with the majority of summer travel done by car, a reliable cell signal is crucial for staying connected,” said Karen Reynolds, President of zBoost. “The zBoost Mobile1 cell phone signal booster keeps consumers connected to family and friends while driving to their summer destination, by significantly reducing their dropped or missed voice calls and increasing their ability to send and receive text messages.”
The Travel and Tech Trends infographic showcases consumers’ reliance on their smartphones - even while on vacation. Key highlights include:
- Almost half of U.S. travelers cite #FOMO - Fear of Missing Out as their reason to stay connected**
- 85 percent of U.S. travelers report using a smartphone while on vacation**
- 82 percent of U.S. workers stay connected with the office while on vacation***
The zBoost Mobile1 comes kit complete with a power supply, antenna and cabling, and a bi-directional amplifier unit housed in a sturdy, lightweight cradle. The zBoost Mobile1 retails for $89 MSRP. Benefits of the zBoost Mobile1 include:
- “Hands-free” operation to boost signal for voice and text for all phones
- Boosts in-vehicle signal for a single user
- Reduces dropped calls and dead zones
- Extends cell phone battery life
*Please don’t text while driving.
**Trip advisor TripBarometer 11/13
***PGI Workcation Survey 8/13
About zBoost
zBoost (www.zBoost.com), a leading provider of consumer cell phone signal booster kits and manufacturer of the popular zBoost cell phone signal booster, was the first company to introduce consumer-priced, easy-to-install with no knobs, cell phone signal booster kits that “extended cell zones” for the home market. The zBoost product line works with most carriers in the North America including AT&T®, Sprint®, T-Mobile® and Verizon®. The award-winning zBoost home solutions help today's connected consumers with dropped calls and slow data. zBoost’s recognition by industry leaders includes: 2012 EXC!TE honoree, 2012 CE PRO’s Top 100 Technology Providers and a finalist for the 2013 CTIA Emerging Technologies (E-Tech) Award. zBoost continues to develop innovative products that meet the demands of an increasingly wireless society by enhancing wireless signals.