Cellular CoverageImprove your indoor cellular coverageIndoor Cellular CoverageAT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless are now offering devices offer devices¹ to enhance indoor cellular coverage for voice, text and data. These devices provide a signal boost in a range of approximately 5,000 square feet. All that is required is a Laboratory-issued cellular phone and an ethernet connection and a power source. For areas where coverage is not optimal, you may use WiFi Calling if your phone supports it. To discuss improving indoor cellular coverage, or for questions, please contact Telephone Services at [email protected] or x7997. (For a comparison by service provider of cellular coverage in LBNL buildings, click here.)
To Order: Supervisor approval is required. Send email to Telephone Services and include the following: - Your Lab-provided cellular phone number and service provider
- Your office location or residential address where device will be used
- Your Project ID and Activity Code
- For AT&T customers only: all cellular phone numbers to be registered on device (max 15 users)
Product Description :and ComparisonProvider | AT&T Wireless | Verizon Wireless |
Allows voice, text messaging, and data usage*
Requirements:$149.99 | $249 | Number of Simultaneous Users | 4 | 7 | Device Registration Required | Yes - assign up to 15 allowed users | No - open to any Verizon user within range | Range | 7,500 square feet (about a 50–foot radius) | 7,500 square feet (about a 50–foot radius) | Model | 4G MicroCell | 4G Network Extender |
¹Use - AT&T 4G or later cell phone or smart phone
- Ethernet connection
Verizon Wireless – 4G Network Extender Cost - $249 each (one-time)
Up to 7 concurrent 4G Verizon cellular phones
Cellular phones do not need to be registered
Allows voice, text messaging, and data usage*
Requirements: - Verizon Wireless cell phone or smart phone
- Ethernet connection
*Note: use on either the AT&T MicroCell or the Verizon Network Extender will count against your calling and data plan. Important: It is recommended that the device is placed in a room Place device within 3 feet of a window and not in a basement or closet. Place device order to acquire a GPS signal. Device should be at least 1 foot away from other wireless devices (i.e. WiFi). Signal coverage boost may vary depending on your location and structure. |
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