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My husband and I have been using an ATT MicroCell in our home since they were released by ATT about a year and a half ago. We live a few houses from the corner of Grand River Avenue and Hagadorn. It’s pretty much a dead zone there. (Our campus offices are not much better.) We had been complaining to ATT for over a year that we couldn’t get service in our home. When the MicroCells came out we got a letter from ATT letting us know and giving us a coupon so we would not be charged for the MicroCell. Zero one-time cost, zero additional recurring cost for the MicroCell – because of the poor coverage at both home and work.
The MicroCell was pretty easy to setup, although it took a while to go through its first time stuff. Have only had to reboot a couple of times. Call dropping much better – from pretty much guaranteed without MicroCell to rarely. Note that for a phone to be able to use the MicroCell the MicroCell “administrator” must first go to a website and authorize the phone number of the 3G cellphone device that will use the MicroCell.
Diana E. D'Angelo
Associate Director
University Data Resource Administrator
Enterprise Information Stewardship
Michigan State University
409 Computer Center
East Lansing, MI 48824-1046
Phone: 517-353-1861
Fax: 517-355-0141
From: John Resotko [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 2:05 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [MSUNAG] Ethernet based Cell repeaters
I've had an odd request, and I want to know if there is any MSU policy prohibiting it.
A group of students in one of our student organizations wants to buy a small Cell repeater from AT&T, since they all have AT&T cell phones. AT&T cell phone coverage on campus is generally bad, and they are willing to pay the cost themselves, but wanted to ask before they grab a wall jack and plug in.
First, I was wondering if anyone had tried to do this on campus, and how well did it work?
Second, and probably more importantly, is there any specific policy from MSU Telecom. or ATS that prohibits the use of these kind of devices on the MSU campus? I don't want to approve this without checking on what current network and telecommunications policy is regarding cell repeaters.
Any additional information you might have would be appreciated. Thanks.
John A. Resotko
Assistant Director, Systems Administration and Support
Michigan State University College of Law
208 Law College Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1300
email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 517-432-6836
Fax: 517-432-6861
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