AT&T has revealed that is is preparing to release femtocell technology this year. Gordon Mansfield, the company's executive director for radio access network delivery stated that this new wireless network product will be available to consumers within a few weeks.Mansfield said:
"we will expand [the current trials] into a marketing trial of the AT&T-branded 3G Microcell, which will be open to customers through our AT&T stores…in a handful of cities. We're on track for a full national launch by the end of 2009."
However, many consumers are not very familiar with femtocell wireless network technology. So what are femtocells?
Femtocells are small base stations provide enhanced cellular network coverage in places such as homes or offices. They appear similarly to Wi-Fi routers. This technology use residential DSL or cable broadband to connect up to 5 handsets to a wireless carrier's network.
With the help of this revolutionary technology, users can extends the coverage of wireless service providers to residential or small business environments. The process does not require the service of expensive cellular towers to achieve this task.
The benefits of using Femtocell technology go both ways. The consumers and wireless service operators can gain when using this technology. Service providers can improve coverage, reduce backhaul traffic and stimulate 3G usage via femtocells. On the other hand, Consumers will get reduced call charges and enhanced indoor coverage.
The AT&T-branded 3G Microcel is schedule to be tested in trials in the next few weeks.
That's it for this update on AT&T's plans for femtocells. Tune in to this wireless network blog to get the latest news and updates on topics related to mobile phone service providers or carriers.
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