Femtocell for local cell connection

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the use of AT&T's femtocell technology, which provides a reliable cell connection within a 10-meter range using an internet connection. Users report solid connectivity with five bars and excellent sound quality. The femtocell addresses issues of poor cell reception caused by environmental factors such as trees and hills. The technology has been available for some time, but many users, including the original poster, were unaware of its existence until recently.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of femtocell technology
  • Basic knowledge of cellular network infrastructure
  • Familiarity with AT&T services and offerings
  • Awareness of environmental factors affecting cell reception
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the specifications and setup process for AT&T femtocells
  • Explore alternatives to AT&T femtocells, such as Verizon's offerings
  • Learn about the impact of environmental factors on cellular signal strength
  • Investigate user reviews and performance comparisons of different femtocell models
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for individuals experiencing poor cell reception, telecommunications enthusiasts, and anyone considering the implementation of femtocell technology in their home or office environment.

Ivan Seeking
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Very cool! I just started using my new femtocell connection from AT&T. It provides a cell connection for a range of about 10 meters, using an internet connection. It seems to work great. The connection is solid with 5 bars, and the sound quality is excellent.

I have been playing dueling phones for over ten years now because I don't get cell reception in my office due to the surrounding trees and hills. Lately it has become an issue so I started scouting around and found this was available. I know I'm probably behind the times but the fact is that ATT never mentioned it. The first I heard of this was a couple of weeks ago.

Wired had a write up a couple of years ago.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/att-microcell/
 
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why does one of these thingys cost $100 more from verizon? :(:(
 

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