AT&T Tests Found Problems With Signal Booster
AT&T told the FCC it tested a signal booster allegedly causing interference with operations in 2.3 GHz spectrum and found that, despite the assurances of the company that makes the device, it's active in the wireless communications service band (see…
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2308280048). The booster is made by Shen Zhen Anntlent Communication Technology, marketed in the U.S. under the Phonetone and Anntlent brand names. The Chinese company told AT&T WCS operations had been turned off, said a filing posted Thursday in docket 10-4. “Preliminary testing suggests that, contrary to the FCC’s rules and Grantee’s on-the-record assertions, this device -- advertised and marketed as a FCC-compliant Consumer Signal Booster -- amplifies the WCS band,” AT&T said: “AT&T carefully calibrates and coordinates its WCS deployments to prevent harmful interference to third parties. If this booster -- or others like it -- are allowed to be sold and operated in the U.S., management of interference in the 2.3 GHz band will become an even greater challenge.” AT&T said it plans lab tests. The booster maker didn’t comment.