Ubiquisys Announces attocell Portable Femtocell
A new, Google-backed startup by the name of Ubiquisys has announced its first major product in the attocell, which is a femtocell that plugs into a laptop or desktop to make calls over VOIP and use 3G data via internet connection. The company is in discussion with carriers to brand the device and distribute it […]
Verizon Network Extenders Experiencing Outage Nationwide
If you have a Verizon Network Extender, you might be asking the infamous ‘Can you hear me now?’ Verizon has confirmed to PhoneNews.com that all Network Extenders nationwide are down, due to an outage. Representatives for Verizon could not provide an estimate as to when the service would be restored. Verizon may be preparing to […]
Qualcomm Announces New Dual-Mode Femtocell Chipsets
Qualcomm has announced the development of new dual-mode HSPA+ and EVDO Rev. A and B chipsets for femtocells. Such examples of femtocells include the AT&T 3G MicroCell and the Verizon Wireless Network Extender. Qualcomm further states that the chips are the first to combine HSPA+ and CDMA2000 1X/EV-DO Rev. A/Rev. B access. The chips will […]
AT&T Expands 3G MicroCell Availability
AT&T has quietly expanded the availability of its currently on trial 3G Microcell outside of the North Carolina test market. The basestation is now available in Georgia, South Carolina, San Diego and Las Vegas, as well as expanded areas of North Carolina. Pricing for the service will run $19.99 for unlimited use, $9.99 when bundled […]
CES: Samsung Verizon Network Extender EV-DO Prototype Shown
Samsung isn’t normally too welcoming of photos at their booth. But, they did let us take a few of something… we’re not sure they realized it wasn’t on the market just yet. Titled as the “Combo FemtoCell”, the device is a CDMA2000 1x and EV-DO femtocell, and is clearly labeled with Both Verizon and Network […]
CTIA Photos & Details: Samsung
In addition to the unveiling of the Samsung Instinct, and products at the WiMAX Forum, Samsung had even more to show at their own booth. From Femtocell to even more WiMAX, we were given full access to Samsung’s booth… including the things they didn’t want the public photographing
Verizon Preparing Wireless Hub, QChat to Answer Sprint
Sprint has been trialing their femtocell-based Airave for months. Now word comes that Verizon is preparing to launch a similar product. Femtocell technology works by creating a tiny wireless base station for phones to access. Using GPS, the device checks to verify that there are no other femtocells nearby, and then it uses a small […]