A look at Vodafone's Femtocell/Sure Signal Review

A brief look at how it works. The most annoying thing is that it only works with phones which are 3G-capable, so not everyone can use it yet. Leave any comments you might have.
***See my Video response for a handover test***

Category:

Education

Tags:

• vodafone
• femtocell
• access
• gateway
• test
• review
• sure
• signal

[skullfcuk]

I've had one for a few months now, bought 2nd hand for £20. Bargain! I was worried that the 3rd light only activated during calls, and then only blinked. I was also worried that I wasn't getting a 3G signal on my handset (Rooted and flashed Orange San Francisco with Vodafone PAYG Sim). Apparently it's because I'm not in a 3G area. This must just tap into the Vodafone network as it exists locally. I'm still happy with the SSignal tho.

And finally, thanks for the excellent and demonstrative vid,

[thomasclarke]

@skullfcuk I'm surprised you don't get a 3G signal when connected to the SureSignal. I did, and I thought that's how it communicated with the phone.

[skakky]

there something wrong with my sure signal. i can only get the top two lights lit up. using it with a netgear DG843PN

[thomasclarke]

@skakky How long have you had it? When you first register it online it takes a few hours before it works.

[iqubal]

Thanks for the video. It was quite informative. I wonder if the Femtocell will work when connected to the internet outside of UK. (Then one can use it as an economical alternative for international roaming)

[thomasclarke]

@iqubal I have taken it to Belgium and it did not work. The Femtocell didn't establish the connection to Vodafone, so I guess they have prevented using it from outside the UK, which is a shame.

[94mcliam]

@duncanevs Ebay and I guess slightly faster speeds/less of a negative impact on broadband speed :)

[jkpirie]

I'm guessing you all realise that this unit uses your Broadband Bandwidth, which you pay for, to make and recieve calls and SMS etc which Vodafone then go on to charge you full price for!

Bit of a rip off really if you think about it.

Great unit if you require your mobile coverage at home though!! Personally, I have a landline for that sort of thing ;)

[budgen95]

I have never had full signal on vodafone in my life.

[duncanevs]

Anybody actually bought one from Vodafone ?

I haggled a bit today with them, and actually was offered it for £35 inc VAT and P&P for the v2 version.

My contract isn't due for another 12 months, so couldn't use this to haggle with them.

Anybody had a better deal ?

Also does anyone know the benifits of v2 over the original Sure Signal ?

Cheers

Duncan

[alnagham]

the indication that the sure signal is connected to your phone is when you're actually making a voice call, you will have the 3rd light flashing

[elixier22]

@upanddown1975 I was bout to say that but you already said it lol.

[vientorio]

Can you get text messaging and 3g data service from this device?