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A comparison ofNew\!  Improve your indoor cellular coverage on the Hill was conducted between  AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless.  The buildings where one vendor  had superior coverage to the other are noted below.  (Buildings where  service was comparable are not noted.) 
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*Buildings/floors with stronger AT&T Wireless coverage (minimal    Verizon coverage):*
     7\*
     46
     47
     48
     50 6th floor\*
     54
     62
     67\*
     69
     70 3rd floor
     71
     74\*
     83\*
     84
     90 Basement\*

     \*No Verizon service

*Buildings/floors with stronger Verizon Wireless coverage (minimal  AT&T coverage):*
     16
     71B
     72 2nd floor
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AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless are now offering devices to enhance indoor cellular coverage, whether in your Laboratory office or at your residence.   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 internet connection. 

(For a comparison by service provider of cellular coverage in LBNL buildings, +click here+.)

To Order:

Division approval is required.  Send email to [Telephone Services|mailto:[email protected]] and include the following:

Your Lab cellular phone number and service provider

Your office location or residential address

Your project ID

AT&T customers: all cellular phone numbers to be registered\\

Product Description:

*AT&T Wireless -- 3G MicroCell*

Cost - $150.00 each (one-time)

Up to 4 AT&T cellular phones can be used at the same time

Up to 10 AT&T cellular phones can be registered to the MicroCell

Allows voice, text messaging, and data usage\*

Requirements:

AT&T 3G cell phone or smart phone

Internet connection\\

\*Note: use on the MicroCell will count against your calling and data plan\\

*Verizon Wireless -- Network Extender*

Cost - $199 each (one-time)

Up to 3 Verizon cellular phones can be used at the same time

Cellular phones do not need to be registered

Allows voice and text messaging only\* -- no data usage

Requirements:

Verizon Wireless cell phone or smart phone

Internet connection

\*Note: use on the Network Extender will count against your calling and data plan\\

| Important: it is recommended that the device is placed in a room within 3 feet of a window and not in a basement or closet.  Place device 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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