Landlines are becoming Obsolete – Samsung AIRAVE
January 21st, 2009. Published under Technologies. No Comments.
Cell phones are continually becoming increasingly popular, while landlines are becoming outdated. Cell phone coverage has drastically increased, over the years. However, many still struggle with poor cell signals. Samsung is trying to help consumers, with these issues, with their release of the AIRAVE.
The Samsung AIRAVE works with any Sprint phone and for Sprint networks only. As long as you have broadband internet access, you can take advantage of this new gadget. As soon as the unit is connected, your Sprint signal will begin to increase.
Sprint is charging a small fee of $5 for the use of the standard service for the AIRAVE. There are additional plans available, that will not only boost signal strength, but talk-time as well. For an additionally monthly fee, consumers can use the unlimited AIRAVE minutes. This means that all minutes used – while within range of the AIRAVE – will not affect the minutes on your cell phone.
Once your AIRAVE is up and running, all calls from your Sprint phones, route directly through your new mini cell tower. As these calls are made, the minutes from your unlimited plan are affected, not the minutes on your actual cellular plan.
Providing you are within 5000 square feet, of the AIRAVE, then you are within range. Once you step out of this range, the nearest cellular network instantly picks up your calls. At this point, your cell minutes will be affected, along with your signal, as you are no longer being routed through the AIRAVE.
Only three connections are possible, at one point in time, through the AIRAVE. As soon as someone disconnects, or steps out of range, a connection opens up.
While this is a great new product, it is only available in select areas. You will need to check with your local Sprint store to determine availability of the AIRAVE.
Landlines are becoming a thing of the past. With cheap cell phones, and decently priced plans, there is no longer a need for a home phone. Samsungs AIRAVE is increasing this the way Sprint phones operate, making the need for a home phone even less. With boosting signal strength, and cheaper phone calls, there is no reason to not purchase a Samsung AIRAVE.