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T-Mobile USA on Monday announced a new peripheral for its subscribers, the 4G LTE CellSpot, which can provide a cellular signal in spaces with otherwise difficult access to the carrier's network.
The CellSpot hooks into a landline Internet connection, and should enable strong LTE connections in an area up to about 3,000 square feet, T-Mobile said. As many as 16 callers can be active at any one time, and the product also supports connections via 3G. The only fundamental restriction is that connecting devices must be compatible with T-Mobile's network.
People subscribed to one of the carrier's Simple Choice plans can notably get a CellSpot for free, following a $25 refundable deposit. The limit is one unit per home or business.
The product is scheduled to become availble Nov. 4 at T-Mobile outlets, as well as through T-Mobile Customer Care.
T-Mobile is scheduled to host another "Un-carrier" event on Nov. 10. Rumors have suggested that the company will remove data caps for some streaming video services, much like it did for streaming music with Music Freedom. As before, customers will likely have to be subscribed to a Simple Choice plan.
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But if you already have Wi-Fi calling, there's no point, right?
I cannot see any benefit in this. Please someone enlighten me.
But if you already have Wi-Fi calling, there's no point, right?
Only if your WiFi router can hold a signal for "up to about 3,000 square feet"
Only if your WiFi router can hold a signal for "up to about 3,000 square feet"
3000 square feet = 31 foot radius. Can your WiFi go 31 feet?
3000 square feet = 31 foot radius. Can your WiFi go 31 feet?
True... mine holds a bit more than that :)
This cell is for people with devices without WiFi calling