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XPERIA X1 shows AT&T graphic at CeBIT -- what could it possibly mean?

So it seems the X1 being shown off at CeBIT following its MWC debut last month is equipped with a particularly curious panel in its software load. Anyone care to take a guess? No cheating and looking at the one we've circled now. Yeah, okay, it's that big AT&T logo front and center, which makes an appearance in several of PHONE Magazine's shots of the interface. We'd like to believe that means that AT&T is a lock to pick up one of the hottest Windows Mobile devices ever manufactured, and indeed, it probably does -- its 3G radio is certainly ripe for the job -- but it's entirely possible to think that Sony Ericsson is still in the process of selling carriers on the device, and is simply trying to get 'em to crack a smile by loading their logo. Keep your fingers crossed, ladies and gentlemen.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

AT&T Cell Phone Reception Boosters

The new mini-cell phone tower that AT&T will provide, will allow consumers to get guaranteed reception while at home or in the office. AT&T has received complaints from consumers saying that hundred dollar phone bills are not fair when they still are not getting reception in some of the areas they use the cell phone the most. So there answer is to give the consumer a new option to get cell phone reception to their iPhones and other popular AT&T cellular phone models. Putting a cell phone tower in your living room may sound crazy, yes we understand, but it is very true and coming toward store near you, sooner than you imagine.

Verizon has been playing around with this theory of internet repeaters for cellular service for a few months. However AT&T has hooked up with technowhiz Cisco to create miniature cell phone towers to boost reception, that you can buy as well as place in your home or office to get the cell phone service you are already paying for. Well, these little "Mini Cells" as they are being called, are not truly cell phone towers they require an internet connection and using your existing internet connection pipe your calls through the backbone of the web. The end result is crystal clear reception for anybody using this new device.

If you are one of the AT&T patrons who can't make a mobile phone call from your home, this may turn out to be the answer you offer been looking for. On the contrary, your minutes will rack up on your bill all the same. Even though you have to buy the device and pay for an internet connection to use it. Some people claim that it is time for AT&T to simply upgrade their cellular network and it turns out that AT&T agrees. In fact due to some recent public fillings it is now public information that AT&T plans to spend 8 Billion dollars over the next year to upgrade their network, so if you can wait, you may not even need one of these gadgets. On the contrary, the concept is interesting and if you don't want to rack up the minutes there is supposed to be a $20/month unlimited feature so these mini cell towers still may offer the consumer some considerable savings in the long run.

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