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Actual base stations are often set up in areas of interrupted coverage (like a high street with many buildings) but I'm not sure about the issues of placing one on a house. |
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Interference with neighbouring stations may be a limiting factor to this idea. If every corner of every house was provisioned for by another emitter then there would be a great deal of cell overlap. This has ramifications for frequency re-use and quality of service. |
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There is also the bureaucracy of have a licence to transmit in particular frequency bands. |
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A more accurate idea is to have a device based on an antenna. I guess this is what you really mean. Maybe have a device that receives the GSM transmission and then emits a WiFi signal to your phone/device. Obviously the phone would need to be compatible and there are some security issues with WiFi. |
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Seems awful close to supercat's idea....see links. |
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Similar to my idea, but I think a little different. In particular, my idea is intended to be a simple portable device which can be set up when and where needed by and for a particular cell subscriber, whereas this seems like it's designed to be a more permanent installation. Actually, I wouldn't mind having one of these near my apartment wince my mobile reception in here is pretty crummy. |
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