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ATT 3G VOIP Router

frojo56

Jul 23, 2008, 8:48 AM
Alright, first of all, I'm not sure the title of this thread is very apt, moving on.

I was wondering if anyone has heard any information regarding AT&T releasing a router that outputs 3G signals that allow 3G phones to see that router as a cellular tower, and then use the internet to route calls (ala VOIP)? I've heard that Sprint was releasing such a device at some point, and they would charge $15/month for the device. This would allow those people who have a bad wireless/3G signal at their home, to enjoy full bars of service, as the router would transmit their call over the internet (similar to VOIP) and hand it over to AT&T to route the call to its destination.

Does this make any sense? Anyone heard of such a thing? With such cru...
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AshDizzle

Jul 29, 2008, 3:12 AM
It's called a Femtocell, and it exists. T-Mobile uses 2G versions for their T-mobile@home service. AT&T made an announcement some time back that we will eventually have this.
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