Get 5 Bar Signal Coverage With AT&T’s 3G MicroCell

Everyone complaining about AT&T’s 3G coverage issues might be able to enjoy good coverage at home if they purchase an AT&T 3G MicroCell.

The 3G MicroCell is a small cell tower device which boosts AT&T 3G coverage in a limited area — usually your home or office.

WMExperts reports that AT&T is extending this service on a trial basis to five more states and metropolitan areas. These areas are Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, San Diego and Las Vegas. The price for this device is $150.00.

AT&T 3G MicroCell acts like a mini cellular tower in your home or small business environment. It connects to AT&T’s network via your existing broadband Internet service (such as DSL or cable) and is designed to support up to four simultaneous users in a home or small business setting. With AT&T 3G MicroCell, you receive improved cellular signal performance for both voice calls and cellular data applications like picture messaging and surfing the Web.”

A lot of people might think Why do I have to pay $19.99 more for the service I already have?” While it’s easy to think that AT&T is just charging you more for its own network weaknesses (they kinda are); users are gaining unlimited calling when calls are made through the MicroCell which has a range of 5,000 square feet.

If you aren’t ready to pay up for the MicroCell you may be able to adjust your current plan and make use of the unlimited minutes at home to break even. For example if you use half your minutes while sitting on your couch; you could drop to a lower plan get better service without paying more. You could also switch to using Google’s SMS service to save money spent on texting.

If you don’t want the unlimited call plan for MicroCell area then you don’t have to pay extra $19.99 monthly bill and you can still buy this device on $150.00 and use to increase the 3G coverage signal at your home or office.

Some of the 3G MicroCell’s features are listed below.

• Enhanced coverage indoors supports both voice and data up to 5000 square feet
• Available unlimited minute plans individual or FamilyTalk plans.
• 3G handset compatible works with any AT&T 3G phone.
• Supports up to four voice or data users at once.
• Device is secure cannot be accessed by unauthorized users, easy and secure online management of device settings
• Seamless call hand-over start calls on your 3G MicroCell and continue without interruption, even if you leave the building.

Since this service is not available in all areas, visit the AT&T MicroCell site to look for service near you. Please note that in order to use the MicroCell you should have a 3G wireless phone/device, broadband service over DSL or Cable and a computer with Internet access for online registration.