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AT&T Testing MicroCell Give-Aways

Jul 13, 2010, 11:21 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Jul 13, 2010, 12:45 PM

AT&T recently explained that some customers are receiving its 3G MicroCell femtocell product as part of a trial in two U.S. markets. An AT&T spokesperson confirmed that the trial is being used to determine the "most effective way to intro the product." The MicroCell enhances cellular signals in the homes of people who have "voice coverage challenges." The MicroCell, which became widely available earlier this year, typically costs $150. Customers can choose to pay $20 per month for unlimited voice and data through the MicroCell. It uses the home owner's broadband connection for voice and data traffic rather than the larger cellular network.

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xcr

Jul 13, 2010, 12:06 PM

What a joke...

Ok great - charge me $150 for the Femtocell just like Verizon and I am fine with that. My question is why should I have to pay $20 a month for you to use my broadband connection to help your crappy network? I have been an AT&T customer for 13 years but I just don't understand their thinking. Sorry - my rant is over now...

bigheat25

@xcr, unfortunately this article is not correct. You do NOT have to add the $20 feature. The $20 feature is only if you want unlimited voice calling while connected to the microcell.

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EliteABombAZ

http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/why/3gmicrocell/fa ... »

Q. Do I need to subscribe to an AT&T Unlimited MicroCell Calling feature?

A. No. While highly recommended for maximum benefit, a subscription to AT&T Unlimited MicroCell Calling i...
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famoussasjohn

sprint does it as well if you complain to account services...they will waive the charge of the device, and the monthly charges. it isnt just AT&T doing this.

muchdrama

xcr said:
Ok great - charge me $150 for the Femtocell just like Verizon and I am fine with that. My question is why should I have to pay $20 a month for you to use my broadband connection to help your crappy network? I have been an

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T Bone

If you sign up for the $20 a month plan then you don't pay $150, you pay $50 because when you sign up for the $20 a month plan you get a $100 mail in rebate. And there is no commitment on the $20 a month plan either.

But having unlimited calls at...
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muchdrama

Jul 13, 2010, 8:47 PM

Or, you know...

...you could purchase cell service that actually works where you live.

Mark_S

Jul 13, 2010, 2:46 PM

T-Mobile did this already.......

Wi-Fi at home through Linksys router. 🤣

eric_cartman

Yea but phones have to be configured for UMA.

With a microcell, any ATT 3G phone can use it. I honestly believe T-Mobile should do the same. It would be easier, and any phone will be able to use it.

tawelsh

Jul 13, 2010, 1:14 PM

Tried to get one for free

I called 611 and got Business Support and asked if they would give me a Microcell for free. She asked someone who said no.
It was worth a shot to find out how easy it would be to get a free one.

GeeksAreBest

Well you have to be in the test markets. If it takes off, they'll probably start a wider array of offers for a limited amount of time.

BKS3

Jul 13, 2010, 12:33 PM

No Feature Required

Dear Mods,

The $19.99 per month feature is for unlimited voice calling from the Microcell. The feature is not required but optional for unlimited calling.

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