According to Verizon, their LTE Network Extender increases the signal
strength. it raised ours from 1 or 2 bars to 5 full bars. see:
https://www.verizon.com/support/4g-lte-network-extender-faqs/Which
related in part (emphasis mine):"1. What is an LTE...
When we moved here in 2020 (before 5G here) the Verizon 4G signal
strength was 1 to 2 bars. I complained, Verizon admitted that their
antenna was far away and sent a 4G LTE Network Extender. When I set it
up we suddenly had full bars. I then upgraded...
