Home › News ›

Details of AT&T's Femtocell Slip

Jan 26, 2009, 10:42 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Jan 26, 2009, 1:23 PM

AT&T has published a Web site that reveals some information about its femotcell product. Like the femtocells being offered by Sprint and Verizon Wireless, AT&T's 3G MicroCell is meant to boost in-home cellular coverage. The 3G MicroCell provides unlimited nationwide calling from any 3G MicroCell with a 3G MicroCell service plan. The 3G MicroCell provides coverage for voice and data applications, such as surfing the Web, for up to four users at one time. Up to 10 different handsets can be registered with a single MicroCell, and it supports all of AT&T's 3G handsets. AT&T will have plans for families, individuals and businesses. Accounts can be managed online, and the MicroCell is protected from unauthorized use. AT&T has not specified when the 3G MicroCell will launch, what it will cost, and what any associated service plans will cost. A broadband Internet connection is required.

Engadget »

Related

Wiko Drops a Better Ride for Boost

May 26, 2021
Wiko this week launched the Ride 3, an updated entry-level Android phone that Boost Mobile will sell for just $35. Compared to the Ride 2, the Wiko Ride 3 has a taller, more modern notched display, larger 3,400 mAh battery, faster MediaTek Helio P22 processor and more RAM (3 GB), 13 megapixel main camera, USB-C, and Android 11.

Boost Gets Its Own Affordable 5G phone

Sep 30, 2021
Boost Mobile has introduced the Celero5G, a white-label affordable 5G phone with a unique launch promotion attached. Like T-Mobile's REVVL V+ 5G, the Celero5G is manufactured by Wingtech and powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, (but the two phones differ in size and specs.) The Celero5G has a 6.5-inch display, 4,000 mAh battery, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB storage, expandable by up to 2 TB.

Boost Mobile Adds Telemedicine as Perk of Premium Plan

May 4, 2021
Boost Mobile today announced a partnership with K Health to include a telemedicine offering as part of the company's Unlimited Plus plan. New subscribers will receive free, 24/7 access to health services via the K Health app on their phone.

T-Mobile Intros New, Cheaper Small Biz Plans

May 20, 2021
T-Mobile today announced out new small business plans called Business Unlimited. The three new options offer a better value than the existing Magenta for Business plans in several ways.

Android and Google Devices Now Support Matter

Dec 15, 2022
Google has updated its Google Home app and Google Home / Nest devices to fully support Matter, the new industry standard for smart home control. Existing Google home hardware can serve as a Matter hub, including the original Google Home speaker, Google Home Mini, Nest Mini, Nest Audio, Nest Hub (1st and 2nd gen), Nest Hub Max, and Nest Wifi Pro.

Comments

This forum is closed.

This forum is closed.

algorithmplus

Jan 26, 2009, 5:51 PM

How is data billed?

I would hope you'd have unlimited data use while on the device, as, after all, it is an internet connection that *you* pay for.

I could see the voice part being unlimited but still charging for texting, data, or both.

Jobeleca

There is no reason to bill you for voice or data usage since it's going through your home internet connection.

That said, this is a corporation. With Sprint's Femtocell, even though it's going over your home internet, they still bill your peak min...
(continues)

...

chrisc151

Jan 26, 2009, 1:01 PM

Why would they make us pay more for this???

Using these devices keeps them from building more towers in fringe or low coverage areas. This should be free!

KoldPhusion

Well it does say that it provides unlimited nationwide calling, so unless you have the $99 unlimited plan, you could conceivably do this for a bit cheaper monthly rate.

...

amking

ask any network engineer from a wireless carrier. when they talk about coverage they mean OUTDOORS. they cant guarantee coverage indoors due to building materials, interference, surrounding foliage, etc. not to mention that complete coverage is flat o...
(continues)

japhy

Jan 26, 2009, 11:31 AM

3G only?!?! Dammit!

If I've got internet at home, I don't need 3G! The only thing I need in my house is better voice reception. I don't want my voice to run off 3G signal anyway, because that drains the battery faster.

Bah!

matellinc

Ok I will just be giving you a simple idea of what this does:

The use of this tech is allowing you to talk where the voice is not working to well, Just like verizon/sprint/tmobile its allowing you to pick up signal where you would be able to befor...
(continues)

...

Page 1 of 1