Cel-Fi Go is approved by Telstra , meets ACMA regulations , and it will not boost a signal in areas where the signal is already strong .
Cel-Fi Go can be mounted to the car and plugged directly to the vehicle ’ s cigarette socket or to an external 12V supply . It requires two antennas and both are supplied as part of the kit ( a larger antenna to be mounted on , say , the roof rack to pick up on any available signal , and a much smaller antenna for inside the vehicle , which re-transmits the boosted signal in and around it ).
Cel-Fi Go is an expensive addition at $ 945 for the ‘ car pack ’ – different kits are available at different prices depending on the application . Further , it only works on the Telstra network .
Having said that , it is known to be a very effective unit , and an excellent way to keep in touch when in certain remote areas , or even to stream TV movies . Also , there are no ongoing subscription fees . Essentially , it ’ s a ‘ set and forget ’ product . So while it may not be ideal in terms of being a reliable means of emergency communication in particularly remote spots , because it is a oneoff expense it may be worth considering – especially if you travel a lot or plan to spend a long time in one area that has poor mobile coverage .
There are plenty of options for remote-area communications , from a satphone to a satellite messenger . The Cel-Fi Go is a handy addition but it ' s not the ultimate solution .
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