appleinsider.com — iPhone 3G users stuck in an AT&T dead zone at home or at work will soon be able to plug in a device that provides a strong local signal for up to 10 phones and four simultaneous voice or data connections via a connection to broadband Internet.
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puterFeb 7, 2009
Thank you, I was looking for someone to say that.Why in the world install a 3g provider if you can just use wifi?The only possible reason I could think of would be if it also allowed you to make calls.
puterFeb 7, 2009
I think the solution should be that if you agree to install one your service plan is free since you're supplying infrastructure to AT&T
isabelaFeb 7, 2009
It's about time. It's a shame to have dead zone in silicon valley!!!
Closed AccountFeb 9, 2009
I seriously hope nobody uses that map to determine their carrier. The customer to complaint ratio is obvious if you look at AT&T or Verizon and compare it to T-Mobile. If you judged solely on that map, you'd think T-Mobile had the best service out of the 4 US carriers, and you'd find out you were 100% wrong as soon as you try using that phone inside.
Closed AccountFeb 9, 2009
I'd love to know how they can legally justify deducting minutes off your plan when you're not using their cellular network to make or receive calls using this device. Without connecting to their cellular network, you're not using their infrastructure, which means they can't charge you for a service that you didn't use in the first place. Connection fees are one thing, but per minute use is illegal.This sounds like a lawsuit in the making.
djones183Feb 25, 2009
Verizon offers a similar device for people with the same problem on their network, only it is not 3G