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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 ...

Wireless Subsidies Reversed: Verizon’s $249 Femtocell Arrives
jkOnTheRun — ... I’m still not sold on this whole femtocell approach. These devices offer better cellular phone coverage in your home, which is great for you. They also offload voice traffic from the carrier’s network to your broadband connection which is good for them. I’d call it a wash in terms of benefits, so why does it cost you, the consumer? That’s the question you’ll need to answer before you plunk down $249 for Verizon’s Femtocell. ...

Improve your Verizon Wireless service with the Network Extender from Samsung
Krunker — Wish your Verizon Wireless service was a tad bit stronger at home? Now you can do something about thanks to the introduction of the new Verizon Wireless Network Extender device manufactured by Samsung. Similar to the Sprint Airave device introduced last year, the Verizon Wireless Network Extender is like having your very own cell phone tower at home. Shaped like a wireless router box, the Network Extender routes Verizon Wireless calls through your home broadband Internet connection. Once up and running, the Extender has a range of 5000 feet allowing you to use your existing Verizon ...