Sprint to Launch Samsung Femtocell
I don't understand...
I don't understand... Is Sprint saying: "Yes we know our indoor coverage sucks... but now you can buy $100+ device to make it better?)
Someone explain this to me...
Someone explain this to me...
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1900 MHz signal does not perform well inside buildings. the signal is so compressed, it attenuates easily when passing through obstruction. this is common knowledge in the mobile industry, and im sure Sprint is aware, and has been aware of this, for many years. landline phones arent dead, and for those that dont get good reception inside, LL's are still an option. however, for those that dont want to pay for a landline, now theres another option.
so to answer your question, in not so many negative words as you put it, 'yes'.
-Vicious
so to answer your question, in not so many negative words as you put it, 'yes'.
-Vicious
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Everyone knows that in building signal, penetration is not that great for either 800 MHz but more importantly the 1.9 GHz band, and that is why they are coming out with these types of technologies to boost indoor reception. Frankly, these types of technologies are not new because there have been many products that try to boost indoor reception or reception all together. They basically want to go after those still who are landline customers and convince them to switch to cellular devices. If they are successful, they would seek more revenue. Many people still continue to have issues with that 1.9 GHz and indoor coverage and that is why they are coming out with this product.
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not sure exactly what the options the carriers will provide consumers but i assume they could do what a dsl isp would do. Rent the device for a small monthly fee(added right on your mobile phone bill) similar to a dsl or cable modem. just like phones, the wireless carrier isn't out to make money on the physical product. they're after your monthly check. if they can convince you to drop your home phone and add an extra $30 a month(rental for this device, and increased minutes of use due to dropping home phone) thats an extra $360 in the first year alone. i'm just throwing out numbers but i think you can see what i'm getting at. also keep in mind if a customers home doesn't get good coverage with any cell carrier, the carrier with options like...
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The once nice thing about being able to get good coverage inside one's home is that the battery life will go up on the cell phone. Before anyone tells me I should just keep the phone charged all the time, I think having long battery life from just a strong signal is an important point.
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