Cellular Coverage
New! Improve your indoor cellular coverage
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 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 - $199.00 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. |