Roughclaw 3G Antenna for USB Modem

Due to the lack of ISPs that service our area, I’ve been looking for ways to improve the 3G signal that I can get from outside the house to make it somewhat usable. After some research, someone pointed me out to www.roughclaw.com. A company in Cavite that sells external antennas that can be used with USB modems. Before you do buy an external antenna though, check if your USB modem has a slot for the external antenna as the newer modems that are being sold from Smart and Globe do not. A good way to find an older USB modem would be to look for them in loading stations where these things don’t sell very fast.

The contents of the package; except the black USB cable and Modem

 
The connector of the antenna cable and the slot on the modem
 

I paid via bank deposit and picked-up the package the next day at the LBC office. Prior to attaching the antenna, there’s absolutely no signal inside the house. I went around the house with my USB modem tied to a stick to find the best signal. The best speed I got was around 300++kbps with occasional disconnections.

The USB modem with the antenna connected. Remember to tie the cables together to protect it from getting pulled apart. And remember to keep it indoors so that it won't get wet.

I attached the antenna cable to the USB modem and attached a 3 meter USB extension cable so that I can extend it even further. I tied the two cables together with tape to protect the connectors from getting damaged. After attaching the antenna outside, I tested how fast the connection was for a couple of days to get a more accurate result. Based on my experience, I got around 1mbps average speed which can sometimes reach 1.5mbps, disconnections have also become very rare. Keep in mind that this will not be constant as it will still depend on your location.
 

 
The Antenna attached outside

Update: I've posted an updated article that shows a solution to mounting the antenna much higher to get the best possible signal. It can be found here.