Here, in my location the booster offered by my carrier fails. Just 2 blocks away it works. Does that mean it's a bad solution? No. It only means that location dictates whether it will work for you.
ATT should answer which system is needed for you. They offered both versions across the world so your location matters.
Bob
I have read conflicting opinions on how AT&T's Microcell works. Some say it is a signal booster requiring at least 2 bars of service to work. Others say it is a mini cell tower that works by connecting to the AT&T network via DSL thus requiring no cell tower signal at all.
Can someone who knows for sure give me the straight skinny? Thanks

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