So I get a free att microcell
 

Never had good reception in my home, 2 bars maybe. So Im reading about Att giving away microcells to keep customers happy. So I call and customer service tells me you have to go to a corp store and speak to the manager. So I figure when I go to the store, they are going to tell me you have to call customer service. Well that happens but Im nice to the lady so she says let me talk to my manager. This guy comes out he looks 15 and says thank you for being an att customer here is a free micro cell. Im like great.:)
I bring it home, it sets up pretty easy. Takes about 90 mins and my phone for the first time has 5 bar in the house. Im like I cant believe it. Now I realize my internet speed seems slow. I test it and its half the usual speed. I disconnect the micro cell, reboot the modem and router. Everything is back to where it should be. So this micro cell is a bandwidth vampire, Im so disappointed I was so excited about having it. lol

Wireless interference?

AT&T 3G MicroCell acts like a mini cellular tower in your home or small business environment. It connects to AT&T's network via your existing broadband Internet service (such as U-verse, DSL or cable) and is designed to support up to four simultaneous users in a home or small business setting.

Device Features:

Enhanced coverage indoors.
No required additional monthly fees ? just use the wireless minutes and data from your existing plan.
Available unlimited minute voice feature.
3G handset compatible ? works with any AT&T 3G phone.
Supports 3G data services for customers without Wi-Fi capable handsets*.
Device is secure ? cannot be accessed by unauthorized users, easy and secure online management of device settings.
Call hand-over capability ? start calls on your 3G MicroCell and continue without interruption, even if you leave the building.

Device Requirements:

3G wireless phone
Broadband connection such as AT&T U-Verse, DSL, or cable
Computer with Internet access for online registration

Additional Information:

Installing your device near a window is strongly recommended to ensure access to Global Positioning System (GPS). A GPS link is needed to verify the device location during the initial startup.
The 3G MicroCell is portable and may be moved, provided the new location is within the AT&T authorized service area and properly registered online.
Calls transfer out, but don't transfer in. Calls transfer from the 3G MicroCell to the strongest available AT&T tower signal. However, calls connected on the cell tower do not transfer to the 3G MicroCell.

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well thats depressing

With my Tmobile G2 phone I get to turn on WIFI calling using any WIFI router, no extra charges. Works great if you have poor coverage at your home and does not hog your BW when not in use.

Bonus? When you travel abroad you can use your US number at a normal domestic per minute rate to make domestic calls over WIFI.