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Old 01-26-2009, 03:09 PM
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NEW YORK - Verizon Wireless has started selling a book-sized device that boosts cell phone signals within a home for $250, making it easier for people to drop a home phone line and rely solely on wireless.
The Verizon Wireless Network Extender needs to be connected to a broadband Internet line. Then it acts a miniature cellular tower, listening for signals from a subscriber's cell phone. It covers up to 5,000 square feet, the company said Monday.
Read more at http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/200901...zon_cell_boost

Would you buy this for $250??? I don't think so!
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Old 05-21-2009, 06:02 PM
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Talking Re: New $250 device boosts cell phone signals in the home
Still a pretty cool device :p
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Old 06-12-2009, 09:19 AM
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Default Re: New $250 device boosts cell phone signals in the home
I would totally buy this for my girlfriend.. She lives out in the woods and can never get reception there. Alas though, she has cable internet.
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