Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Technology: AT&T Introduces Government Level MicroCell

Last year, AT&T introduced its consumer femtocell product, the 3G MicroCell to be used in low-coverage areas to improve data and voice service.  Yesterday, the company introduced its Remote Mobility Zone product, useable as either a mobile or fixed installation.  It provides coverage for up to 28 simultaneous calls or data connections within a half mile mobile radius, or a one mile fixed radius. 

The product is available only in counties which AT&T already covers, and requires a voice rate plan to operate.  The mobile version is only available to government users.  According to 911Dispatch.com, the Internet back-haul version requires a 256 Kbps connection to operate.  With a price tag of $2,700, the equipment coordinates its own frequencies, by detecting in-use frequencies, detecting interference, and selecting appropriate channels to use. 

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