NNSquad - Network Neutrality Squad
[ NNSquad ] Re: MagicJack introducing cheap "femtocell"
----- Forwarded message from Jim Warren <jwarren@well.com> ----- > On 01/08 12:23, Jim Warren wrote: >> It says, "The device then detects when a compatible cell phone comes >> within 8 feet ...". So it knows when a cell phone is within 8' >> rather >> than (say) 9'? NOT likely! >> >> And ... how many days would it be before some crackers modify one so it >> can pick up OTHER peoples' cell calls - within whatever maximum range it >> REALLY has? >> >> On the other hand, anything allowing hapless consumers to circumvent the >> rapacious duopoly of the cell cartel by NOT using the cell system, seems >> like a GOOD thing! >> >> And if the legal beagles knock this down, then INNOVATIVE cell-phone >> makers should offer phones that work (for voice, images, text, etc.) >> with BOTH the cell cartel's overpriced duopoly AND via a wifi link! >> >> --jim; Jim Warren, open-govt & tech-civlib advocate & sometime columnist >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Warren >> justjim36 on twitter | Jim Warren on Facebook >> >> >>>> From: Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com> >>>> Date: January 8, 2010 1:44:43 PM EST >>>> >>>> MagicJack introducing cheap "femtocell" >>>> >>>> http://bit.ly/7qiZou (AP) >>>> >>>> The actual legality of this particular device is not immediately clear >>>> to me without digging into some details. I'm wondering if it has >>>> received FCC approval? I didn't find obviously relevant references in >>>> the FCC database during an initial search. >>> ... >> ----- End forwarded message -----