AT&T Microcell draining batteries?

AT&T Microcell draining your battery?

Is the AT&T Microcell sucking the life out of your Windows Phone batteries? Manifestly there are a few Windows Phone owners who believe then.

For those not familiar, AT&T's Microcell is a gadget that picks up your cellular bespeak and carries it over your local internet service. It is designed for households and businesses that are in poor reception areas.

A short word has adult over at AT&T with ane commenter stating with the microcell plugged in his battery drain on his Samsung Focus S is in the neighborhood of 15-20% per hour. Unplug the microcell and the battery drain pulls dorsum to about 1% over 2 hours.

Now we are not sure if those lament are using their microcell for data or connecting to their wifi internet network. If they are relying on the microcell for data, that could contribute to the increase bleed. But not knowing for certain, this is simply a guess. Personally, I've had an AT&T Microcell since day one (without it I only have half a bar of coverage at the house) and have even so to notice whatever increase in bombardment drain on whatsoever of the phones in the house.

AT&T hasn't commented on this issue and if there is a problems with some of the microcells, hopefully it tin be addressed quickly. Curious, has anyone experience faster battery drain rates when your Windows Phone is connected to the microcell?

Source: AT&T; Thanks, Ronald, for the tip!

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