[LINK] Femtocells

[Kim Holburn]

You pay for the equipment, the broadband data and the calls.  How could this not be popular?  Among the very rich...

On 2011/Apr/12, at 9:33 PM, stephen at melbpc.org.au wrote:

> So, a 3G hotspot in your lounge room
> 
> --
> Optus begins femtocell trial 
> 
> By Stephen Withers Monday, 11 April 2011 11:33 
> <www.itwire.com/your-it-news/mobility/46454-optus-begins-femtocell-trial>

.....

> This broadband data usage comes out of your monthly quota even if you are 
> an Optus broadband customer.
> 
> Furthermore, 3G calls and data usage are billed or metered as usual even 
> though they go through the Home Zone, so there is an element of 'double 
> dipping' where an Optus fixed broadband connection is used.
> 
> Use of a Home Zone is not restricted to Optus broadband customers - it 
> simply requires a minimum download speed of 1Mbps and a minimum upload 
> speed of 256Kbps. Many Optus plans are throttled to 256/256 or 128/128 
> once the quota is exceeded, and the Home Zone stops functioning if the 
> speed in either direction drops below 128Kbps.

....

> The price of the Home Zone depends on the customer's mobile plan. For 
> prepaid customers, it costs $240.
> 
> The price is $180 with a $29 plan, $120 on $49/$59/$69 plans, and $60 on 
> a $79 plan. Non-prepaid customers can spread the price over 12 equal 
> monthly payments.

So wouldn't that be triple dipping then?  You probably have to pay them to install it as well.

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