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AT&T upgrading 3G network with 7.2Mbps HSDPA for new iPhone
AT&T upgrading 3G network with 7.2Mbps HSDPA for new iPhone
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 Apple iPhone go live in 2007, AT&T announced ...
AT&T Boosting 3G Network to 7.2Mbps
AT&T Boosting 3G Network to 7.2Mbps
phonescoop.com — 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 ... ... (more) AT&T Boosting 3G Network to 7.2Mbps
Apple readying "media pad" and "iPhone lite" for launch soon
Apple readying "media pad" and "iPhone lite" for launch soon
arstechnica.com — Apple is preparing to launch not one, but two new devices with Verizon, according to yet another... new rumor. Two "people familiar with the matter" speaking to BusinessWeek have leaked details about an alleged "iPhone lite" and a ... (more) Apple readying "media pad" and "iPhone lite" for launch soon
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
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AT&T set to double 3G speed to 7.2Mbps this year
SlashGear — ... 3G service in the next month or two. This will happen by means of a software upgrade, then further expansion will occur as will an infrastructure upgrade. Another important thing to note is that AT&T will likely skip the 14.4Mbps upgrade altogether and move straight ahead to the 20Mbps HSPA+ network. And with all this talk of upgrading, we can’t help but notice this syncs up perfectly with the iPhone 3.0 on the horizon. It’s all falling into place.  [via IntoMobile] ...

Apple’s new iPhone 3.0 release and AT&T network improvements
PR News: — ... As reported from Intomobile, the upgrade will allow AT&T to produce 3G data speeds at a theoretical max of 7.2Mbps on the downlink (High Speed Downlink Packet Access - HSDPA), which is double than the current theoretical max of 3.6Mbps. ...

New-iPhone Features Begin Surfacing
PhoneReport v2.0 - latest news, specs, reviews, interviews, and analysis — ... for an entire network to be upgraded just owing to a new phone, it has happened before: before the first iPhone launched, AT&T upgraded their EDGE network; before the iPhone 3G launched, AT&T upgraded its 3G network. AT&T has also noted that it will roll-out an HSPA+ network by year-end, which will support download speeds up to 21mbps, but it will skip an intermediary upgrade to the HSPA network which would provide download speeds of up to 14.4mbps. [via IntoMobile]

AT&T To Upgrade 3G Network with 7.2Mbps HSDPA For New iPhone
PhoneArea.net — ... Apple iPhone 2009 Source: IntoMobile

Apple iPhone 3.0 release: Can AT&T improve network in time?
Phones Review — ... is around the corner and everyone needs to be on their toes. According to Intomobile AT&T will have a big upgrade which will produce better 3G data speeds at a theoretical max of 7.2Mbps on the downlink (High Speed Downlink Packet Access - HSDPA),this means that it will be twice as fast than the current theoretical max of 3.6Mbps. ...

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