Sprint's Airave Femtocell Now Available Across the U.S.
Jul 29, 2008, 9:21 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Jul 29, 2008, 9:48 AM
Sprint has been trialing the Samsung Airave femtocell in select markets across the U.S. for months. Recently, the Airave became available across a wide range of U.S. states and regions. The Airave, about the size of a Wi-Fi router, creates a small cell network within a space such as a home and provides greatly improved indoor cellular network coverage. It connects to the Sprint network via users' broadband Internet connection. The Airave base station costs $100, and requires a minimum $5 per month charge. The Airave can support up to three simultaneous users.
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Ripoff
If i was Sprint, i would give an additional minute allotment for the $4.99 while roaming off this device. It might not be too many minutes, but atleast i won't feel like i'm being ripped off on an already outrageous bill.
To me, this is another way of Sprint saying "feed me", because they'r...
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tmobin said:...
This 4.99 thing is a ripoff. You're paying for the internet. You're also paying for Sprint's Cell service. $10-$20 for unlimited is pretty reasonable since most VOIP services charge around the same, however, chargin
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Insane Cost
How about a one time fee of $50. There's no need for a subscription for an antenna.
I guess I'll be sticking with my very awesome $15/month Vonage service. I just wish people would remember to call that first instead of my cell.
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As far as the subscription price, why not pay the $5 a month price and have good service in your house instead of having to go outside and use your phone...
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I have for years not been 100% satisfied with Sprint's service (or lack of) both in my h...
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I pay Sprint $5/month?
This is the kind of thinking that is driving Sprint out of business. Anyone want to bet how long until they are bankrupt or acquired? I say Verizon acquires Sprint within 2 years.
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Ordering Airave, can't be done.
1. I called several stores in Jacksonville, FL (both Sprint owned and partner owned) they said call sprint. 40 minutes.
2. I called *2 on my cell, they said call the stores. 35 minutes.
3. I chatted with a representative, she said call 1800sprint1. 25 minutes.
4. I called Telesales at 1-800-Sprint1 they said we can transfer you to technical support. 20 minutes
5. I have given up. Sprint If you read this, I chatted with Shentelle (started at 4:45:18 PM EDT) and Dominica (started 4:21:47 PM EDT) today, you should be able to track me down based on this info and make me an offer to retain me as a customer.
Get It
AIRAVE is available exclusively from Sprint. Here's how to get it:
1. Check to see where AIRAVE is available.
2. Contact or visit your nearest Sprint Store for details.
want better indoor coverage?
u want me to pay 100buk for that junk and another 5buk a month?
i getting full signal inside my house with Cingular!
if sprint giving away the equiment and no monthly fee, then it' ok!
if i paying something, i expect it to works!
not paying another 100buk on junk and another 5buk a month!
netboy said:...
SWITCH!
u want me to pay 100buk for that junk and another 5buk a month?
i getting full signal inside my house with Cingular!
if sprint giving away the equiment and no monthly fee, then it' ok!
if i paying something
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The Airave only supports 1xRTT and Qchat requires EVDO Rev A which leaves this unfortuantely not possible.
From thier FAQ:
Does AIRAVE support Sprint Mobile Broadband (EVDO)?
AIRAVE does not currently support Sprint Mobile Broadb...
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Official launch 8/17
other notes:
• If a customer with an Airave issue seeks assistance in
your location, please instruct the customer to call:
866-556-7310 to reach the Airave Technical Support
Team.
• The customer must contact AIRAVE technical support
directly with the device connected to their router or
modem. This is the only way AIRAVE technical support
can troubleshoot the problem and determine if
the AIRAVE base station is defective and warrant an
exchange.