FREE!

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"“The device serves as a small cell tower in the home and utilizes the customers’ broadband internet connection to carry the call or data traffic to the AT&T network,” Bristle explained. 3G Microcell is designed to augment AT&T’s standard 3G cellular network as well as WiFi coverage. Features, according to AT&T: * Enhanced coverage indoors — supports both voice and data up to 5000 square feet. * Available unlimited minute plans — individual or FamilyTalk plans. * 3G handset compatible — works with any AT&T 3G phone. * Supports up to four voice or data users at once. * Device is secure — cannot be accessed by unauthorized users, easy and secure online management of device settings. * Seamless call hand-over — start calls on your 3G MicroCell and continue without interruption, even if you leave the building. Small business might be interested in the offering as well since multiple simultaneous connections are available, Bristle said. Costs of the MicroCell device, which is made by Cisco, and of the service depends on the plans a customer wants. Unlimited minutes packages are available. The device retails for $150 and plugs into a broadband modem. AT&T broadband service is not required, according to Bristle. The modem is free if a customer signs on for digital subscriber line (DSL) service from AT&T, she added. AT&T plans to offer the service nationally but no date has been set, Bristle said. There could be trials in other markets, too, she added."

Pretty sweet if you have bad signal in the house.

9/28/2009 12:37:51 PM

[old]

please see the AT&T U-Verse thread.

9/28/2009 1:06:15 PM

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"[old] please see the AT&T U-Verse iPhone thread."

I posted about this a week ago over there. Do you have a link to what you posted? I don't see how you can say that AT&T cell and DSL users get it for free. It sounds like you have to sign up for a new DSL plan.

I already have cell and DSL service through AT&T. I wonder if it's new customers only. I can threaten to/actually disconnect my service and re-sign up if that will get me a free microcell.

9/28/2009 3:02:34 PM

sounds cool, i'd like to see one or hear from someone if its hackable

9/28/2009 5:03:37 PM

Was on WRAL.

[Edited on September 29, 2009 at 12:15 AM. Reason : eg]

9/29/2009 12:03:13 AM