a system is provided comprising a single wireless cell configured to operate in a packet - switched cellular network , the single wireless cell including : a first transmission point with a multiple - input - multiple - output capability ; a second transmission point with a mimo capability ; and third circuitry in communication with first circuitry of the first transmission point and second circuitry of the second transmission point . the single wireless cell is configured such that the first transmission point cooperates with the second transmission point in connection with a first transmission to a mimo - capable portable wireless device , for improving the first transmission . the single wireless cell is further configured for : receiving first information from the first mimo - capable portable wireless device ; receiving second information from the first mimo - capable portable wireless device ; altering at least one aspect of the first transmission ; and transmitting data in connection with the first transmission to the first mimo - capable portable wireless device .