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AT&T Boosting 3G Network to 7.2Mbps
AT&T Boosting 3G Network to 7.2Mbps
AT&T; is in the process of doubling the capacity of its HSPA 3G network from 3.6Mbps to 7.2Mbps on the downlink. The upgrades are possible through software upgrades to its networking equipment. AT&T; is actively testing the enhancements in ... (follow link to read)
AT&T upgrading 3G network with 7.2Mbps HSDPA for new iPhone
AT&T upgrading 3G network with 7.2Mbps HSDPA for new iPhone
intomobile.com — It’s becoming a tradition. Every year, just as the world builds up frenzied hype about Apple (... NSDQ: AAPL )’s new impending iPhone launch, AT&T ( NYSE: T ) announces that it is upgrading its wireless network. When we saw the first ... (more) AT&T upgrading 3G network with 7.2Mbps HSDPA for new iPhone
Electronista | AT&T testing 7.2Mbps 3G, 14.4Mbps soon
Electronista | AT&T testing 7.2Mbps 3G, 14.4Mbps soon
macnn.com — AT confirmed on Thursday that it has started testing some of it next-wave 3G services through a... trial in Chicago. The upgrade follows previously revealed plans and gives users of supporting devices a theoretical peak 7.2Mbps download speed versus the ... (more) Electronista | AT&T testing 7.2Mbps 3G, 14.4Mbps soon
AT&T set to double 3G speed to 7.2Mbps this year
AT&T set to double 3G speed to 7.2Mbps this year
slashgear.com — In case you were ever in doubt, the Vice President of technology realization at AT&T , Scott... McElroy, confirmed today that the company will be doubling their peak 3G speeds sometime this year. Yes, that means a maximum potential speed of 7.2Mbps. ... (more) AT&T set to double 3G speed to 7.2Mbps this year
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AT&T doubling HSPA network capacity, migrating to HSPA+ this year
MobileBurn.com — ... , the carrier is planning to migrate its 3G networks to HSPA+, which will triple peak speeds, theoretically to 21 megabits per second. The network is also in the process of selecting vendors for its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network planned for test markets in 2010 and a commercial launch in 2011. [via phonescoop ]

AT&T likely skipping 14.4Mbps, moving straight to HSPA+
Engadget Mobile — ... bring 21Mbps speeds out of the gate; straight-up HSPA is theoretically capable of moving to 14.4Mbps, but AT&T says that it's had technical difficulties in maxing it out and HSPA+ equipment is now ready for implementation anyhow. Simultaneously, the company says it's adding additional carriers at cells on a case-by-case basis to help with white-hot demand and is upgrading its backhaul network to handle the blazing speeds promised by the newer standards. We'll see. [Via Phone Scoop] AT&T likely skipping 14.4Mbps, moving straight to HSPA+ originally ...

AT&T likely skipping 14.4Mbps, moving straight to HSPA+
Engadget — ... bring 21Mbps speeds out of the gate; straight-up HSPA is theoretically capable of moving to 14.4Mbps, but AT&T says that it's had technical difficulties in maxing it out and HSPA+ equipment is now ready for implementation anyhow. Simultaneously, the company says it's adding additional carriers at cells on a case-by-case basis to help with white-hot demand and is upgrading its backhaul network to handle the blazing speeds promised by the newer standards. We'll see. [Via Phone Scoop] Filed under: Cellphones AT&T likely skipping 14.4Mbps, moving ...

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