Does putting a cover on your phone slow down the network? People make this mistake and don't know how to test it..

Today, mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives, but sometimes problems like sudden weak signals, dropped calls, or slow internet can be frustrating. In such cases, most people blame the network provider or the phone itself, but one possible reason could be your phone cover. Does a phone cover really affect the signal? Let's find out the complete truth about this question.

A mobile phone has an antenna inside that communicates with the nearest mobile tower via radio waves. These signals are very delicate. If there is any obstruction between the antenna and the tower, the signal can weaken. If the phone cover is made of metal or has a magnetic plate, such covers can weaken the signal. This is because metal obstructs the path of radio waves. When metal is near the antenna, the signal is either reflected or absorbed.

Very thick covers, which have hard plastic, rubber, or multiple layers, can also affect the signal to some extent, especially in areas where the network is already weak, such as basements, elevators, or rural areas.

Some covers are sold under the name of radiation protection. These covers use a special type of material that reduces radiation. However, they can also weaken the mobile signal.

The most commonly used silicone, TPU, and soft plastic covers do not significantly affect the mobile signal. This is because they allow radio waves to pass through easily.

Original company covers are slim and lightweight. They are designed keeping the phone's antenna design in mind. Therefore, they usually do not cause signal weakening problems.

If the phone cover is causing a weak signal, some symptoms may be visible, such as fewer network bars, dropped calls, slow internet, no network in indoor areas, rapid battery drain, and the phone constantly searching for a tower. 

To determine if the phone cover is actually causing the signal to weaken, you can perform a simple test. First, remove the phone cover and check the signal bars in the same location, then make a call or run an internet speed test. Next, put the cover back on and repeat the same test. If you notice a significant difference, the phone cover might be the reason for the weak signal. In that case, it would be best to change the cover.

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