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Re: ATT MicroCell

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From: John Higdon
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 23:28
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In article <hthldr$ad9$1@blue.rahul.net>,
 falk@green.rahul.net (Edward A. Falk) wrote:

> My understanding is that because of AT&T's poor coverage in some areas,
> they make the MicroCell available to improve your personal coverage
> inside the immediate area of the device.  The device attaches to the
> broadband you already have.
> 
> In other words, they're giving you the privilege of paying them money so
> you can expand *their* inadequate infrastructure for them, using network
> bandwidth you're also paying for.

And my further understanding is that ANYONE within range of the 
microcell can use it as well. So...not only do you pay to improve AT&T's 
miserable coverage for YOU (by paying them and also providing the 
bandwidth), but for anyone else who happens by. 

That's the cooperative Internet for you: you pay AT&T and then you share 
your resources.

-- 
John Higdon
+1 408 ANdrews 6-4400
AT&T-Free At Last
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From: John Higdon <higgy@kome.com>
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Subject: Re: ATT MicroCell
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