Sprint launched its CDMA femtocell service in Denver and Indianapolis. The "Airave" femtocell is a rebranded version of Samsung's Ubicell, and aims to boost cellular coverage for Sprint subscribers while they are at home. Here's what the device looks like (click to enlarge [1]):
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While Sprint is not counting any of the minutes an Airave-equipped customer uses at home against the subscriber's calling minutes, the service costs an additional $15 per month for individuals and $30 per month for subscribers with family plans. The Airave itself costs $49.99 at Sprint stores. The service will expand throughout the Denver and Indianapolis areas and will be launching in Nashville soon. Expect a nationwide launch early next year.
For more on the Airave:
- read the press release [2]
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SPOTLIGHT: Innovation of the week: Femtocells [3] take flight
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/sprint-airave/2007-09-17
[2] http://www.fiercewireless.com/press-releases/sprint-customers-select-areas-denver-and-indianapolis-get-airave-enhanced-home-covera
[3] http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/spotlight-innovation-week-femtocells-take-flight/2007-09-18?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss