AIRAVE Femtocell Available on Aug 17 at Sprint
Starting August 17, Sprint customers will be able to purchase the AIRAVE at Sprint stores for $99.99 (taxes excluded). The AIRAVE, named one of the 25 Most Innovative Products of the Year by PC World, is the first commercially available femtocell, a mini cell tower that works with any Sprint phone and a broadband Internet connection to provide enhanced in-home wireless coverage. You’ll enjoy enhanced wireless service in your home or office with a coverage radius of up to 5,000 square feet.
“Customers are using their wireless phones at home more than ever, and with the AIRAVE, Sprint is making it even more convenient for customers to rely on their Sprint phones while in their home or office,” said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president of product and technology development for Sprint. “For customers who want to reduce their monthly communication expenses by using their wireless phone as their only phone, the AIRAVE offers enhanced coverage that works with all Sprint phones, plus the option of a low cost and worry-free unlimited in-home calling plan.”
Key Features:
- Works with any Sprint phone — up to three users at the same time.
- Installs in minutes with your existing broadband Internet access, such as DSL, cable or T1.
- Unlimited incoming and outgoing calls, including nationwide long distance, when using your Sprint phone and initiating your call on the device (requires an AIRAVE unlimited calling plan).
- Automatically transfers calls to the Sprint Nationwide Network once you leave your home or office.
- Limit access to your AIRAVE by creating a list of up to 50 approved Sprint phone numbers.
What You’ll Need
- Active Sprint phone(s)
- Sprint voice plan
- Broadband Internet access, such as DSL, cable or T1.
- Available Ethernet port — either on your modem or via a router — to connect AIRAVE to your broadband data service.
- Available power outlet
Pricing:
- Sprint AIRAVE Base Station - $99.99/each (requires activation at time of purchase and subscription to an AIRAVE plan. Excludes taxes.)
- AIRAVE Enhanced Coverage Charge - $4.99/mo. (required per AIRAVE unit)
- Single Line Unlimited Calling Plan (optional) - $10/mo.
- Multi-Line Unlimited Calling Plan (optional) - $20/mo. per account
[Via Cellphones News]
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