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It's nothing short of revelatory, to suddenly have full reception where there was none, to make calls where one couldn't before. ... There is a philosophical problem though: Should you buy a device that makes a service you already pay for simply work the way it's supposed to?

Overall, I am very pleased with the AT&T 3G MicroCell and give it the highest praise an Apple devotee can: it just works! Sure, there’s a $150 price tag on service AT&T should already provide, but it’s a price that I and many other long-suffering iPhone users will no doubt we willing to pay.

The AT&T 3G MicroCell largely (but not 100 percent reliably) delivers on its promise of excellent 3G coverage indoors, if you're willing to pay.

If you're stuck in a location with absolutely no coverage, the 3G MicroCell is undoubtedly going to improve coverage, and to that extent, it does what it's supposed to do.

Overall, the AT&T 3G MicroCell does appear capable of improving service in the home, but not without occasional glitches. ... I’m not completely thrilled with it, but on balance it seems to help my service more than it hurts.

The AT&T Microcell isn't for everyone. If you're satisfied with (or can live with) your current signal reception, then you shouldn't bother with the Microcell. However, if your home or office location sucks wind with regards to signal reception, the Microcell is a good way to go.

The MicroCell worked well for watching online videos and surfing the Web, giving the iPhone a heartier and more reliable data connection than it previously had in my apartment. ... Asking customers to shell out to improve something they're already paying for is just macro unreasonable.