AT&T Hands Out Free MicroCells
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Many have questioned AT&T's policy of charging top dollar for MicroCells to offset their generally lousy cellphone coverage, but it appears as though they may finally have seen the error of their ways. So far we have been unable to figure out exactly what criteria they are using, but they seem to be selectively handing out vouchers to pick up a complimentary MicroCell if you're a "loyal customer".
The tipster who submitted the lead to Engadget claims he only pays about $180 per month for his family plan, and has never complained about the service in the past. As far as he can tell, he was picked at random. Perhaps it's the fact that he hasn't complained that earned him the title "loyal", but your guess is as good as mine.
If you've been on the fence over the whole Microcell issue you might want to try and hold off a few more weeks until we know more. You might just have a free coupon in the mail.
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avenger48
July 11, 2010 at 9:55pm
I wonder if the criterion is the person has a house in a poor signal area? If they're mailing vouchers, presumably they have your address.
IFLATLINEI
July 11, 2010 at 8:39pm
"For anyone who doesn't, this connects to your internet (? may be a hard phone line, idk). Once connected, it acts as a mini cell tower in your home, broadcasting 3G and voice reliably for people in sub-optimal reception areas."
Dont forget they were charging top dollar for the device as well as a monthly charge to use this. Its one of the biggest FU's to their customers as I have seen in awhile. They sell you terrible service for your cell phone then sell you a device to reroute cell phone traffic over the internet you already have at home and pay for but then charge you an extra monthly fee to use the service.
bmomjian
July 11, 2010 at 7:04pm
"... He only pays about $180 per month for his family plan"? Is that supposed to be a good thing?
nHeroGo
July 11, 2010 at 4:19pm
MicroCell. What a silly word. Never heard of it. I suppose the confusing bit is that it is the only word that is not prefixed with "i".
avenger48
July 11, 2010 at 4:49pm
For anyone who doesn't, this connects to your internet (? may be a hard phone line, idk). Once connected, it acts as a mini cell tower in your home, broadcasting 3G and voice reliably for people in sub-optimal reception areas.
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