T-Mobile has struck an innovative, affordable idea with its @Home services, but a couple wrinkles need to be ironed out.
Highs: Seamlessly switches between Wi-Fi and GSM network; relatively affordable
Lows: Only compatible with two very average phones; T-Mobile encourages purchasing/using a proprietary home router for service
VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, has been around for years now, but T-Mobile is quick to say that its T-Mobile @Home service is different. More accurately, T-Mobile @Home is a hybrid of cell phone service and wireless calling. In short, T-Mobile would like to consolidate all your phone use into one phone. Not a bad idea, but how smoothly does it handle the transitions between wireless network and cell tower? And how much is it going to cost you? Read the review to find out.
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by Eric on November 8, 2009:
“I have been forced to deal with this VOIP service for over a year now and I have to say that this is by far the worst cell service I have ever experienced. My phone calls are constantly dropped. My wife has gone through 3 different phones. While the Shadow...” More...
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by Joe S on November 8, 2009:
“I am not sure if it is the router that goes out of sync at times, but T-Mobile must know many of the issues. When its good, its great. But at times it just doesn't work. Try completely resetting every setting in the router manually.” More...