AT&T Microcell rumored to appear next week
This should help, I wonder how much it'll cost?
http://www.wmexperts.com/att-microcell-heading-market »
For those patiently waiting for AT&T's Microcell device, the hope of bringing more bars to your house might become reality shortly. Yahoo [via Engadget] is reporting that the 3G Microcell is expected to launch in the next few days in selected markets. While the full list of markets hasn't been announced, the initial launch is believed to include Atlanta, San Antonio, Seattle and North Carolina.
The Microcell has been in testing phases throughout the summer and full roll-out should be by the end of this year. The 3G tower will boost reception in homes with poor network coverage.
http://www.wmexperts.com/att-microcell-heading-market »
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Nice find. The music is sweet, and the microcell looks wayyyy different than I had expected from those other photos.
Anyone know what the test markets are?
Anyone know what the test markets are?
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Just found areas in NC that are available by entering a bunch of zip codes.
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So doesn't theis essentially turn ATT into an MVNO because they're piggy backing on another companies land based broadband network? Whatever cable companies internet your using, ATT would be bumming off that for the microcell right. So doesn't that turn ATT into a microcell?
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Jayshmay said:
So doesn't theis essentially turn ATT into an MVNO because they're piggy backing on another companies land based broadband network?
An MVNO runs off another carrier's towers, and pays roaming fees. This isn't running off another carrier's towers, it's using another company's landline broadband, and it doesn't have to pay them anything to do that. The consumer pays their broadband bill, and that's enough.
Jayshmay said:
So doesn't that turn ATT into a microcell?
That just doesn't make any sense.
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How much would you expect to pay to cover AT&T's dead zone using your own internet bandwidth? We appreciate that these guys can't blanket every nook and cranny with HSPA, but carriers need to understand that femtocells are ultimately tools to help them retain customers who'd otherwise have to leave for greener pastures. AT&T's certainly not treating it that way with the 3G MicroCell. Let's compare:
Sprint's Airave runs $4.99 a month, but they'll give it to you for free if the alternative canceling your service. Unlimited use is $10 a month.
Verizon charges nothing once you buy the unit, though there's no unlimited calling option available.
T-Mobile offers unlimited calling through its WiFi-based HotSpot@Home service for $9.
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Agree. They should be handing these things out like candy in order to keep their customers. It costs nearly nothing for them to provide the service.
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Yep, essentially ATT is bunmming off another companies broadband to support they're network.
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Those jerks. How dare they do the same thing as T-mobile, Sprint, and Verizon.
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I think the umbrage is due to AT&T trying to monetize their failure to provide network coverage.
It's one thing to admit, "hey, coverage isn't so hot in your area", it's another to try to turn it into a profit center.
It's one thing to admit, "hey, coverage isn't so hot in your area", it's another to try to turn it into a profit center.
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From what I read there is no charge unless you want unlimited calling. Then its $20 a month. Check your facts.
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this is true: you are only charged a monthy fee for unlimited calling...there is no monthy charge if you opt NOT to have unlimited calling on the MicoCell
why does everyone feel the need to b!tch without knowing the details
why does everyone feel the need to b!tch without knowing the details
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