For a small home or cabin with a fair signal outside that wants a cheap, simple kit with a long warranty.
Amazon $319.99The SureCall Flare is the better cell signal booster overall, rated 4.7 to 4.3. The SureCall Flare leads on warranty. The Phonetone P50 costs $160.99 less ($159 vs $319.99).
For a budget buyer with a fair signal outside who wants a whole home kit for a fraction of the name brand price.
Amazon $159Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SureCall Flare for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every home cell signal booster; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SureCall Flare | Phonetone P50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Price 25% | 96 $319.99 | 100 $159 |
| Gain 20% | 100 72 dB maximum gain | 100 72 dB maximum gain |
| Uplink power 15% | 53 25.3 dBm uplink | 50 uplink power not published (neutral score used) |
| Bands 15% | 100 5 bands | 100 5 bands |
| Warranty 25% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| SureCall Flare | Phonetone P50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Signal | ||
| Maximum gain | 72 dB | 72 dB |
| Uplink power | 25.3 dBm | - |
| Downlink power | 14.5 dBm | - |
| Bands | 12/17, 13, 5, 25/2, 4 | 12/17, 13, 5, 2, 4 |
| Coverage claim | 2,500 sq ft | 5,500 sq ft |
| Kit | ||
| Outside antenna | Omni | - |
| Cable | 50 ft | - |
| Automatic gain control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2019-07-01 | - |
