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Verizon launching Wireless Network Extender femtocell on January 25
Verizon launching Wireless Network Extender femtocell on January 25
Sprint had the jump on this by a few months with its AIRAVE , but Verizon's not far behind in bringing femotcells to the masses with its less-elegantly-named Wireless Network Extender later this month on the 25th. The little black box will puke out a cloud of CDMA covering up to 5,000 square ...
Sprint Lays Off 8,000 People
Sprint Lays Off 8,000 People
mobilewhack.com — In case you thought you are still working for Sprint, we have some potentially bad news for... you. You might be one of those 8,000 people the company is laying off. That will save Sprint about $1.2 billion and you will have to go get a new job. The ... (more) Sprint Lays Off 8,000 People
Get Out Of Your Sprint Contract ETF Free Until The End of the Month [Sprint]
Get Out Of Your Sprint Contract ETF Free Until The End of the Month [Sprint]
i.gizmodo.com — A tipster claims that Sprint has tacked on an additional .25 cents in administrative fees, which means... that you can escape with no ETF (early termination fee) until January 31st. If it is true, Sprint will probably try and weasel their way out of ... (more) Get Out Of Your Sprint Contract ETF Free Until The End ...
Sprint Treo Pro now on sale at Best Buy
Sprint Treo Pro now on sale at Best Buy
engadget.com — We already knew that the Sprint-branded Treo Pro was making guest appearances at the occasional Best Buy,... but thanks to a hard working web admin, you're one step closer to owning one without having to step foot in the aforesaid store... if you're ... (more) Sprint Treo Pro now on sale at Best Buy
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Verizon gets official with Network Extender: $249, no monthly fees
Engadget — Right on cue, Verizon has launched its very own femtocell into the world: the Network Extender. For those unfamiliar, this here box connects to one's broadband internet connection and essentially acts as a mini cell tower right in the home. In other words, it'll make your at-home VZW coverage absolutely amazing. Unlike Sprint's AIRAVE, though, there are absolutely no monthly fees attached -- simply plunk down $249.99 up front and watch your signal improve. As for limitations, you can only use this within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services coverage ...

Verizon Wireless Debuts Femto Cell Product
Phone Scoop - Latest News — ... broadband (DSL, cable or fiber) connection. The Extender costs $250, which the users must pay in full, though there are no monthly costs associated with using it. The Extender only provides CDMA 1xRTT coverage for voice and NationalAccess data. It does not support EVDO or GPS services, such as V CAST Music or Verizon Navigator. It will only work with Verizon Wireless subscribers. It can be purchased online or by calling Verizon Wireless telesales. more info at Verizon Wireless more info at Engadget 2 comments on this news item Related news: Nokia Announces ...

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Verizon launching Wireless Network Extender femtocell on January 25
engadget.com 1/19/2009 — Sprint had the jump on this by a few months with its AIRAVE , but Verizon's not far behind in bringing femotcells to the masses with its less-elegantly-named Wireless Network Extender later this month on the 25th. The little black box will puke out ...