Sprint has introduced femtocell, a new component in Sprint’s suite of wholesale services, which features wireline, wireless voice and data, machine-to-machine and VoIP services.
The company said that femtocell functions like a mini cell tower providing wireless coverage by creating a CDMA network signal within the customer’s home or small office. The service works with any Sprint phone and requires an existing internet broadband connection to carry the call back to its main network.
The company also said that femtocell would allow wireline and cable partners to add wireless to their portfolio.
Jim Patterson, president of Sprint Wholesale Solutions, said: “We want to provide the best set of solutions to Sprint partners and their customers. With this launch, Sprint is delivering on its goals to deliver the innovative solutions that our partners want and need to be successful. The femtocell offering is not only a differentiator in the marketplace but is very compelling to those who want to get into the wireless business.”
