Cellphone Carriers Try To Control Signal Boosters

Posted by CmdrTaco on Thursday November 18, 2010 @03:50AM from the more-bars-please dept.

digitaldc writes "[Repeaters], which cost from $250 to $1,000, depending on how much they increase a signal, work by first capturing cell signals through an external antenna, ideally affixed to the roof of a dwelling. A coaxial cable then transmits the signal inside the house to an amplifier and internal antenna, which strengthen and retransmit it to cellphones... In March, CTIA-The Wireless Association, which represents cellular service providers, filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission demanding stricter regulation of signal boosters."

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Re:first pot by courteaudotbiz · 2010-11-18 04:05 · Score: 2, Funny

Your repeater is not reliable enough?
Re:Why? by natehoy · 2010-11-18 05:01 · Score: 2, Funny

I, for one, welcome the impending delivery of marshmallows in the form of my new tasty s'moverlord.

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