Samsung’s new UbiCell to improve cellular coverage
Samsung is announcing a new product, named UbiCell, this week at CTIA. It’s sole purpose is aimed at improving cellular service in consumer’s homes. This plug-and-play base station operates on existing broadband internet pipelines, allowing users to tap in to their own network without the need for new equipment beyond the base station itself. The basic idea is that this device will allow customers to eliminate their land-line services, fully replacing themwith existing mobile technology. Samsung’s own site doesn’t provide much clarification but, "Ubicell is a micromini BTS to provide CDMA 1x services at home. It enlarges CDMA service coverage to home at shadow areas by connecting with xDSL/Cable modem. It maximizes the frequency utility with small coverage and also give more benefits to customers with better voice quality than that using WiFi AP, and offers simultaneous service both outside and inside with one cell phone".
On Aug 22, 2007 @ 3:36 pm, thudson Said:
Another benefit of Ubicell is that it will convert your calls over to VoIP, therefore not using up the precious minutes.
–Travis Hudson, MWW Group on behalf of Samsung
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On Jan 9, 2008 @ 3:00 pm, Kacey Said:
Wi-Ex introduced a similar, better product over a year ago. The zBoost works with all carriers (not just Sprint) and technologies. It has easy installation and doesn’t require that you mess with you internet. I have one in my home and it works great. It allows for multiple users and better yet you don’t have to wait for it…they’re already on the market!
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