Samsung unveils femtocel to Extend Verizon's Network at Home usage

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Today, Verizon Wireless unveiled its new "Network Extender" for the public priced at $249.99 by Samsung. This device gives mobile users crystal clear calls when indoor with no additional monthly costs for usage outside of the initial unit purchase. This unit uses the broadband (minimum 300k) connection inside the house as a backhaul, which basically turns the cell call into a VoIP connection with a range coverage of 5,000 sq. ft. There is one drawback according to Verizon: "EV-DO is not supported, including those services that depends on it".

"Our new Network Extender device will bring the full benefit of the Verizon Wireless voice network to the small but important segment of customers who may experience a weaker signal in their homes because of geographic or structural conditions," said Jack Plating, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Verizon Wireless, in a statement. "Current and prospective customers have told us they want this, and we are responding to that demand. For those who have wanted to sign up for Verizon Wireless service but hesitated because of reception problems unique to their home location, this is the answer."

Not to bad of a deal considering usually company's want to nickel and dime a person for service after the initial hardware purchase. Its nice to see the consumer get a bit of a free-bee every now and then.

Verizon Debuts Femtocell NetworkExtender, AT&T Not Far Behind (unwire3D)

Samsung brings femtocell to Verizon (cnet news)

Verizon Adds Femtocell for Better Home Cell Calls (PCmag.com)