Femto Base Stations Bring Wireless Connectivity Home

摘要

Imagine a device that can provide high-quality cellular phone reception within your home, allowing you and your family unlimited voice and data usage for a low monthly fee. A femto base station, usually referred to as a femtocell, provides all that and more. This small wireless device, which improves local wireless coverage when placed in a home or office, is poised to dramatically change the wireless infrastructure landscape. While traditional base stations provide wide area coverage, a femtocell provides wireless coverage in a small area such as a residence.