| This just in from AT&T..... | | | | management, only those phones chosen by the |
| AT&T* today announced that AT&T 3G | | | | customer may use the MicroCell. Customers may |
| MicroCell plans to begin its national roll out beginning in | | | | define up to 10 lines to have access and up to four |
| mid April, with new markets activating in cities across | | | | may operate on it simultaneously. Minutes used through |
| the continental U.S. for the next several months. | | | | the MicroCell affect only the account of the phone |
| AT&T 3G MicroCell is an innovative solution that | | | | making the call – there is no requirement to |
| allows residential customers to route wireless phone | | | | purchase separate service for the 3G MicroCell. |
| calls and data connections (or sessions) across a | | | | In addition, AT&T will offer a companion rate plan |
| home broadband connection. This solution is designed | | | | option for Micro Cell customers – especially |
| to benefit customers who live in homes that have | | | | customers on Family Talk plans — who want to |
| coverage impediments that consistently interrupt | | | | supplement their existing voice plans. For $19.99 a |
| wireless spectrum, such as dense wall and roof | | | | month, individual or Family Talk customers can make |
| construction or unfavorable terrain. | | | | unlimited calls through a 3G MicroCell, without using |
| AT&T 3G MicroCell is the only femtocell to | | | | minutes in their monthly wireless voice plan. |
| support both 3G data and voice services. Developed | | | | Consumers who select 3G MicroCell calling plans at |
| in conjunction with Cisco and in a public trial in select | | | | purchase are also eligible to receive a $100 |
| markets since September, AT&T 3G MicroCell is | | | | mail-in-rebate toward the purchase of AT&T 3G |
| available for a one-time cost of $149.99. | | | | MicroCell – effectively making the device about $50. |
| Consumers with AT&T 3G Micro Cell will be able | | | | Customers who also purchase a new line of |
| to easily activate the device the same day it is | | | | broadband service with AT&T (DSL or U-verse |
| purchased, thanks to easy, self-install instructions. | | | | 1.5MB or higher) are also eligible for $50 via |
| Technical support is available for customers who need | | | | mail-in-rebate– effectively making the device about |
| it. | | | | $100. If a customer is eligible for both rebate options, |
| Consumers manage AT&T 3G Micro Cell though | | | | the customer will be able to get the device for $0, |
| their online MyWireless account at Through this online | | | | after mail-in rebate. |