often hear people positioning femtocells vs. dual-mode handsets. Are they really two ways to deliver the same service?

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No. Femtocells and dual-mode handsets are both important technologies to mobile operators, but the service opportunities are different.

Femtocells will be deployed to improve performance (coverage) of mobile services, specifically 3G, in the home or small office. Where as Dual-mode handsets will be deployed for 'cheap voice' to drive fixed-mobile substitution.

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