MicroCell (Femtocell) for AT&T Available in Mid April
Over a year behind Sprint and Verizon, AT&T finally announced it 3G MicroCell will be available starting mid April. MicroCell is a solution that allows residential customers to route wireless phone calls and data connections across a home broadband connection.
Unlike Sprint only voice capable AirRave , AT&T 3G MicroCell is the only femtocell to support both 3G data and voice services. AT&T 3G MicroCell is available for a one-time cost of $149.99 (no monthly fee)
Consumers manage AT&T 3G MicroCell though their online MyWireless account at www.att.com/mywireless.
Through this online management, only those phones chosen by the customer may use the MicroCell. Customers may define up to 10 lines to have access and up to four may operate on it simultaneously. Minutes used through the MicroCell affect only the account of the phone making the call – there is no requirement to purchase separate service for the 3G MicroCell.
More details from AT&T:
In addition, AT&T will offer a companion rate plan option for MicroCell customers – especially customers on Family Talk plans — who want to supplement their existing voice plans. For $19.99 a month, individual or Family Talk customers can make unlimited calls through a 3G MicroCell, without using minutes in their monthly wireless voice plan.
Consumers who select 3G MicroCell calling plans at purchase are also eligible to receive a $100 mail-in-rebate toward the purchase of AT&T 3G MicroCell – effectively making the device about $50. Customers who also purchase a new line of broadband service with AT&T (DSL or U-verse 1.5MB or higher) are also eligible for $50 via mail-in-rebate– effectively making the device about $100. If a customer is eligible for both rebate options, the customer will be able to get the device for $0, after mail-in rebate.
For more information on AT&T 3G MicroCell, visit www.att.com/3gmicrocell. For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit www.att.com.
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