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T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Review
The good: The T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service lets you make and receive calls using both regular GSM cellular airwaves and preconfigured wireless networks. You can save money and get better reception whenever you make calls via Wi-Fi. HotSpot @Home comes with a choice of two wireless routers optimized for hot-spot calls. This service is compatible with all T-Mobile HotSpots as well.
The bad: The T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service is currently only available on two phones, and will not work with just any Wi-Fi-enabled device. Additionally, switching between cellular airwaves and a Wi-Fi access point could be a lot smoother.
The bottom line: Despite a few problems when transitioning between cellular airwaves and wireless networks, the T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service is a great idea. You can save money, get better reception, and possibly even get rid of your existing landline. However, we would wait until the service supports more phones.
T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Specs
Manufacturer: T-Mobile USA
Part number: CNETT-MobileHotSpot@Home
