U+1F4F6 • Symbols
Antenna Bars Emoji
Meaning
Bars increasing in height, as displayed on a mobile phone to indicate the strength of a cellular or wireless network signal. More bars signify better reception.
Typically depicted as a white series of bars on a blue square background, though Google and Samsung’s backgrounds are orange and Facebook’s is green. The number of bars shown varies slightly by platform, though all platforms depict full signal strength.
Many previous designs from several platforms, including Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and Facebook, also included an antenna symbol placed beside the bars.
This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis within Unicode. It was first added to early Japanese emoji keyboards by au by KDDI in 2003.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F4F6 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | antenna bars |
| Shortcode | :antenna-bars: |
| Category | Symbols |
| Subcategory | av-symbol |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 📶 Antenna Bars emoji mean?
Bars increasing in height, as displayed on a mobile phone to indicate the strength of a cellular or wireless network signal. More bars signify better reception. Typically depicted as a white series of bars on a blue square background, though Google and Samsung’s backgrounds are orange and Facebook’s is green. The number of bars shown varies slightly by platform, though all platforms depict full signal strength. Many previous designs from several platforms, including Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and Facebook, also included an antenna symbol placed beside the bars. This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis within Unicode. It was first added to early Japanese emoji keyboards by au by KDDI in 2003.
How do I copy the 📶 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (📶) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Antenna Bars?
The Unicode for the Antenna Bars emoji is U+1F4F6.
On which platforms can I use the 📶 emoji?
You can use the Antenna Bars emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Antenna Bars Emoji
In Text Messages
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Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 📶"
Comments: "This is literally me 📶"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
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Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
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Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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