I have an Indian vodafone phone

Question

I use a Vodafone phone when in the U.S.A. I have a very weak cell signal where I live. Can i use an AT&T microcell to boost the signal at home?Dan

OttoPylot · Answer

Probably not because of the IMSI number. The MicroCell requires the correct IMSI number to reach the AT&T Mobility Servers. The MicroCell is intended for the U.S. domestic market so phones purchased overseas don't have the correct IMSI coding, at least for the MicroCell.

The MicroCell is not a celluar booster. It is a femtocell (mini cell tower) that broadcasts a 3G signal that the AT&T phone connects to and then uses your internet connection to reach the AT&T servers. AT&T does not sell the MicroCells anymore because the MicroCell reached its EOL at the end of 2017. The service will probably stay active until AT&T transitions away from their 3G network sometime around Feb. 2021. What is recommended now for poor in-home coverage is WiFi-C (WiFi Calling) if your phone is capable and is approved by AT&T for WiFi-C on their network.

formerlyknownas · Answer

Just to follow up oh, if you are using AT&T for service your phone is not eligible for Wi-Fi calling. You will have to replace the phone with an AT&T Android or a US model iPhone in order to use Wi-Fi calling on AT&T