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08-22-2010, 06:05 PM
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Too bad wind didn't come up with this option. http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/why/3gmicrocell/
Do you guys know of any other devices around that could let us use our internet bandwidth to make phonecalls?
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08-22-2010, 08:09 PM
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It's called a FEMTO cell and unfortunately, it has to be supported by your network provider.
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08-24-2010, 08:20 PM
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isnt that what fido is using for the $10 unlimited calling when your at home feature?
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08-24-2010, 08:23 PM
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nope
fido/rogers uses wifi..or its called UMA..its a little bit different
correct me if im wrong
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08-24-2010, 08:35 PM
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Doesn't this thing just give us a more reliable connection if we were in say...a basement? It seems to me it's an AT&T cell tower that goes through your home internet. So if you use your cellphone for data and your internet has a bandwidth cap, you're just using up data at a double rate?
That having been said, I live in a basement and it might be nice to have something like this just to make sure my calls never get dropped. Kind of useless though 'cause you need to be near a window for GPS for initial startup. Lame. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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08-24-2010, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by darthchilli nope
fido/rogers uses wifi..or its called UMA..its a little bit different
correct me if im wrong | You're correct. UMA is a little bit different in which it lets you rove in and out of your WiFi hotspot. I believe developments are in place to support 3G UMA whereas only GSM UMA is supported.
Graeme S,
AT&T has deployed FEMTO cells primarily because their coverage sucks (based on my own experience and independant 3rd-party studies.) FEMTO cells, while they do provide a solution to customers who suffer from poor coverage such as yourself, have pros and cons. While the idea of a FEMTO cell may benefit the consumer, in some says, it hurts the provider from a network optimization/marketing standpoint. If and when FEMTO cells are deployed and available in Canada, you should look into it because all you really need is to have the unit deployed in a spot which can at least pickup a GPS signal.
We may have discussed this in the past but perhaps look into getting the SpotWave z1900 as a solution to your problem. At $111 USD, it is a tried, tested and true product. Just make sure your phone supports 1900Mhz GSM/UMTS or CDMA. (Weird fact - SpotWave is a Canadian company but no longer sell the product in Canada. Go figure.)
Edit: PC Mall has 2 left going for $86.99. 
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