http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/ Engadget Comments for AT&T's 3G MicroCell tested and reviewed by Charlottean: yes, it works http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
No thanks...]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
/ducks for cover]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
Your attempt at humor (I'm assuming that's what it was at least) is *FAIL*]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
This whole situation is ass-backwards, and it's pathetic. I'll never buy one of these.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
@General MIDI: i live in san francisco, the reception is fine here.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 1:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
This device is purely for people with large houses with dense walls, or for people like myself, who work 20 feet underground in a basement and can get no cellphone penetration.

This is not an excuse for poor coverage, it's a convenient way to be able to lose your landline at home which can cost over $30 a month for just routine usage.

This OBVIOUSLY does not replace cellular service or reception? Who is going to use AT&T if they get no signal at all in their neighbourhood, but can get signal inside their house because of this silly box? That's ludicrous! The point of a cellphone is for ambulatory communication. If a service provide doesn't provide that, you simply don't buy their service. If you want the convenience of using your cellphone in the basement of your house where no cellphone tower will ever be able to penetrate, you buy this box.

What's the big deal? You all are going nuts over nothing. Try being rational.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
GPS signals are strong enough to penetrate ground up to 20 feet, whether or not the box will pick them up is unlikely, though, because it's a consumer grade equipment.

It is my understanding, having never used the box nor knowing anyone with one, that the GPS lock is only required upon initiation. If the box remains powered on after initiation, it can be moved anywhere. This is something I will of course find out before committing to the device.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
Now, i understand that defeats the purpose of a cell phone, but with the shitty service already in place, i'll be DAMNED if i'm going to pay to do ATT's job for them.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
Think about....even if you have a decent signal they are pulling you off their 3G tours and moving you to the net which saves them serious money. Plus, since you are improving your signal there is no need to update their tour infrastructure in your immediate area.

I would totally use one if they would reduce my bill by $x per month.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 5:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/]]>Sep 23rd 2009 6:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/

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AT&T has no excuse for poor coverage, but they are not charging a monthly fee for this device. Sure it would be nice if it was free, and who knows maybe in the future they will include it with plans in areas of low coverage. They do offer an unlimited plan which they are charging for, but lets not get that confused with the fact that to use your current plan all you have to do is buy the device. Sure they are piggy backing off of your internet connection to provide you phone service that their infrastructure should be able to support, but they can't have perfect coverage everywhere in the country. I may be a little biased, as they have almost perfect coverage. Here in my area (Santa Barbara California) I get 3G and 3-5 bars everywhere I go, and have never had a dropped call (I know we are quiet, but there are actually people who have a good experience with AT&T). Sprint and T-Mobile are the ones who have all the issues in this area. This device seems like a good idea, though I have no use for one, I could see this being very useful on vacations to winter cabin's or summer beach houses where a connection may not be as good as it is at home.

Basically what I am saying, is at least they are offering something.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 7:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 11:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
You don't have a landline?

I just do not understand people who do not have a landline]]>Sep 22nd 2009 7:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
Why would a majority of single people have a land line?? I understand families with kids and such, but otherwise not sure why.]]>Sep 23rd 2009 12:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/]]>Sep 24th 2009 2:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
It's **CHARLOTTEAN**]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
If it's only because it's for AT&T, then really Engadget? Really?]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
Did you also notice they mention Sprint's AIRAVE in the same article?

Really, moffitt? Really?]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
And yes, I did notice how they confirmed that this is absolutely nothing new at all by saying that the experience mirrored their own with the Airave which came out over a year ago.

So yes. Really.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 1:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
I'm appalled that Engadget is covering this thing like it's the greatest thing since slice bread and not hammering AT&T for, essentially, not coming through on their contractual obligations to their customers and instead sticking it to them AGAIN.

Pffft...whatever. ]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
For me this is going to be a major improvement, and I'll gladly pay a one time $150 for it.]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/

Ya know just because we live in a capitalist world does not mean every thing you do in your life has to be a grab for higher profits. Greed should never be acceptable even in a capitalist world. There is a distinct difference between accumulating wealth and being greedy. a person accumulating wealth won't necessarily go out of his or her way to completely gouge a person of their pocket book. ]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 1:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 1:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 1:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 1:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/
Or am I not understanding that technology right?]]>Sep 22nd 2009 12:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/22/atandts-3g-microcell-tested-and-reviewed-by-charlottian-yes-it/Sep 22nd 2009 12:35PM