Wireless Router as Network Extender on 3.0

[Zoidaloid]

I plan on getting new iPhone upon upcoming new release. Understand 3.0 to support WiFi connections. I live in a dead cellular reception area, rarely even 1 bar. Will my linksys wireless g/n router, work as a network extender? I mean WiFi is WiFi isn't it? I like to not have to pay $300+ for better reception.

 

[The General]

As I understand it, you want to use a wifi router to extend the cell coverage into your house?

That will not work.

 

[Zoidaloid]

You got it!

Assuming WiFi connectivity. Or is the WiFi connection only for data as in web browsing, texting etc?

 

[The General]

Assuming WiFi connectivity. Or is the WiFi connection only for data as in web browsing, texting etc?

The wifi connection is for data. Everything else goes over the cell network. That means voice, voicemail, SMS, and [data if there's no wifi.]

Voice, text messages, and voicemail will not work over wifi.

 

[actorkid]

cellular service is not transmitted over a wifi signal...hence if you have poor service in your area, you're SOL

if you really want to use wifi as cell service, you would have to unlock your phone onto tmobile and pay for their wifi service

 

[1Zach1]

Pricey, but if you want better service I've seen good reviews for this
http://www.wi-ex.com/

 

[patrickdunn]

You can also get an AT&T Microcell when released.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/25/details-on-atandts-3g-microcell-everything-but-the-date-and-pric/

 

[MDMac]

I think VOIP would be a viable alternative, no? I used to be in your shoes at one point and skype made things a lot easier for me.

 

[Interstella5555]

This may help:

WiFi Network
Cellular Network