Ohme Home Pro EV Charger dropping off mobile network

[andrewglass]

Afternoon all

I'm looking for a 4G signal booster for my house. The local mast coverage seems to have my house in a bit of a dead spot. All networks are the same 1 bar at most that frequently comes and goes. EE has been the most reliable however Ill often be unable to use smart charging features between my  Ohme Home Pro charger and Octopus electric as it cant talk back to Octopus servers to schedule smart charging.

I use wifi calling from my phone, however the EV charger does not have a wifi module and relies on a 4G mobile signal.

Ive spoken to Ohme about this and they have tried all networks on the multisim they provided. The latest attempt was to lock my charger to the EE network as that was the most frequently online.

Its so frustrating that the Ohme charger does not have a wifi module I can use!

Has anyone had success using something like the

4G Signal Booster Nikrans LCD-150L / EE / 4G

https://www.mobile-signal-boosters.shop/repeater-108/?provider=1&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrNOI...

Thinking I could install one at the highest point of my house to hopefully hit the mast and gain a better signal?

Never used them before so not sure how good they are?

Shame EE phased out the signal boxes a few years ago, that might have been perfect for me.

Hope someone can advise.

Thank you in advance for your help 🙂

[bristolian]

I have no experience of that device, however a quick check of the spec sheet highlights that it operates solely on the 800Mhz frequency. The Signal Box you refer to, was a 3G microcell - that radio technology is now considered legacy and EE's service was switched off at the turn of 2024.

EE operate 4G across 800Mhz, 1800Mhz, 2100Mhz & 2600Mhz. 1800Mhz is the base layer and is available on all but the most remote sites. 2100Mhz & 2600Mhz are deployed as capacity layers, while 800Mhz is deployed strategically as a limited-capacity additional-coverage service.

Thus without being sure that 800Mhz is available on your serving site, or even in your area - this device may not be the best.  Ofcom approval would also be critical for a booster, the website seems to be claim this but you'd be wise to be sure.

[andrewglass]

Hi

Thank you for taking the time to reply, your advice is greatly appreciated 🙂

Do you know of any websites to see what frequencies my local masts are transmitting EE on?

I'll also double check with Ofcom on the status of using a booster.

Thanks again 🙂

[bristolian]

If you're seeking a booster-solution, I'd recommend one that operates primarily on the 1800Mhz-band. A wideband device that supports all of EE's spectrum holdings would be better still.

Even if your serving site has 800Mhz service, it's intended as a frequency of last resort and only used when high-bands are unavailable.