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Article #710Re: ATT MicroCell
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Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 00:56
Date: Wed, 26 May 2010 00:56
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In article <huoov5dlnuqvhk2b5740rmiib0eeds7h2m@4ax.com>, John Navas <jnspam1@navasgroup.com> 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. > > Your understanding is wrong. he's right. > Cellular is designed for *outdoor* > coverage. maybe originally, but it works just fine indoors and has for a decade or two. i even get a good signal inside a metal elevator. > Indoor coverage may or not exist due to a multitude of > factors, especially building construction. rarely an issue, and it may not exist outside due to a multitude of factors too. > MicroCell is a way to give > you *more* than what you're paying for with standard service. nope. a microcell is a way to milk the user to make up for weakness in the carrier's infrastructure. they should put up another cell tower if it's needed. unfortunately, that's not always feasible or cost effective, especially when too many idiotic residents complain and if the user is willing to pay for a microcell, why even bother?
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