Meet AT&T 3G MicroCell

AT&T has posted a Web page unveiling its new 3G "MicroCell" home basestation, saying that the box is currently available for sale in "select markets."

As expected, the AT&T MicroCell was produced with Cisco. The initial box is a Y-shaped standalone home base station; Cisco has also been said to be working on a home gateway that integrates a femtocell.

Here's what AT&T is listing as the main features of its new box:

• Enhanced coverage indoors -- supports both voice and data up to 5000 square feet
• Available unlimited minute plans -- individual or FamilyTalk plans
• 3G handset compatible -- works with any AT&T 3G phone
• Supports up to four voice or data users at once
• Device is secure -- cannot be accessed by unauthorized users, easy and secure online management of device settings
• Seamless call hand-over -- start calls on your 3G MicroCell and continue without interruption, even if you leave the building and your name is Elvis

The latest word on the initial cities for launch is Atlanta, San Antonio, Seattle, and Raleigh, N.C. AT&T hasn't revealed pricing details yet. We hope to have more details on this soon, although Engadget reports that the carrier will charge $19.99 per month for unlimited calls, or $9.99 per month for unlimited calls if a customer already has a fixed line or Internet service with AT&T.

source: unstrung, AT&T