Femtocells could become a part of your network

Femtocells are becoming more of a reality Network Architecture Alert NetworkWorld.com | LANs & WANs Research Center | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Akamai Determine the ROI of Web App Acceleration Web-based applications are virtually critical to business operations today. An understanding of the costs and benefits of managed services for web application acceleration can put your business on its way to having a competitive advantage. Spotlight Story Femtocells could become a part of your network By Jeff Caruso Femtocells are getting a lot of attention these days, with companies such as Verizon Wireless offering the new technology to consumers. But if they do take off, they will have an impact on networks. Read full story Jeff Caruso is site editor at Network World. Related News: Femtocell FAQ: Time for a 'personal cell-phone tower'? Are you one of those unlucky souls who enjoys decent cell phone reception when you're out and about, but can't get a signal at home or in the office? You're not alone. Indoor phone calls have long been a weak point of cellular coverage. Can femtocells live up to the hype? While having your own personal cell tower may seem like a tantalizing prospect, you might have to wait a while longer before it becomes a reality. Verizon clips VoiceWing, releases wireline VoIP service, femtocell device Today, we've got Verizon on our minds. First, we have news of a wireline VoIP service from Verizon Wireless that includes a device called the Verizon Hub. Second, there is word that Verizon Telecom's VoiceWing VoIP product is being shut down effective March 31. And third, Verizon Wireless introduced a commercial femtocell so users can make mobile calls with the aid of an Internet connection. Femtocells: Pros and Cons Are you one of those unlucky souls who enjoys decent cell phone reception when you're out and about but can't get a signal inside? You're not alone. Indoor signals have long been a weak point of cellular coverage. 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