AT&T Launching Femtocell For 3G Bypass

InformationWeek SMB: AT&T Launching Femtocell For 3G Bypass

Femtocells sit in a home or office and route cell calls over a computer network and the Internet. They reduce load on the carrier’s 3G net and improve indoor reception.

“Developed in collaboration with Cisco, the MicroCell supports both 3G data and voice services, and may aid iPhone users plagued by dropped calls.

AT&T’s 3G MicroCell femtocell will be available in some markets next month as the telecom provider moves to free up spectrum space. The $150 device could be particularly helpful for iPhone users, many of whom have been plagued by dropped calls caused by AT&T’s often congested network.”