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AT&T Boosting 3G Network to 7.2Mbps

Apr 20, 2009, 8:29 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Apr 20, 2009, 8:37 AM

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 two separate markets before rolling them out further. It is also certifying devices to run at the faster HSPA speeds. According to Scott McElroy, AT&T Mobility vice president of technology realization, the company will likely skip upgrading its HSPA network to 14.4Mbps and jump right to HSPA+, which can operate at 21Mbps. In addition to these capacity upgrades, AT&T is also expanding its 3G network into its 850Mhz spectrum to improve range and penetration.

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they better do it quick!	netboy	Apr 20, 2009, 9:16 AM
Re: they better do it quick! by Roadkill Apr 20, 2009, 10:28 AM Re: they better do it quick! by Jayshmay Apr 20, 2009, 10:35 AM Re: they better do it quick! by Roadkill Apr 20, 2009, 11:14 AM Re: they better do it quick! by Jayshmay Apr 20, 2009, 11:23 AM (more replies...) Re: they better do it quick! by stoopered Apr 21, 2009, 12:42 PM Re: they better do it quick! by Kayslay34 Apr 21, 2009, 7:19 PM Re: they better do it quick! by irockash Apr 21, 2009, 8:03 PM
AT&T is mad slow	terryjohnson16	Apr 20, 2009, 8:18 PM
Re: AT&T is mad slow by hannibal52 Apr 21, 2009, 10:31 AM Re: AT&T is mad slow by Roadkill Apr 21, 2009, 12:59 PM Re: AT&T is mad slow by nuopus Apr 21, 2009, 3:06 PM
First fix 3g coverage issues.	stoopered	Apr 21, 2009, 12:38 PM
expand 3g before speed	jhr2112	Apr 20, 2009, 12:20 PM
Re: expand 3g before speed by Roadkill Apr 20, 2009, 12:33 PM Re: expand 3g before speed by jhr2112 Apr 20, 2009, 1:19 PM Re: expand 3g before speed by aw420q Apr 20, 2009, 1:21 PM Re: expand 3g before speed by art23ncsu Apr 20, 2009, 5:54 PM Re: expand 3g before speed by netboy Apr 20, 2009, 6:15 PM Re: expand 3g before speed by art23ncsu Apr 20, 2009, 6:39 PM Re: expand 3g before speed by Gorillanorth Apr 20, 2009, 6:58 PM
Gearing up for 3rd Gen iPhone	EliteABombAZ	Apr 20, 2009, 9:40 AM
Re: Gearing up for 3rd Gen iPhone by MarkCohen Apr 20, 2009, 10:12 AM Re: Gearing up for 3rd Gen iPhone by VDubb Apr 20, 2009, 12:12 PM
?REAL? World speeds???	Jayshmay	Apr 20, 2009, 9:24 AM
Re: ?REAL? World speeds??? by Roadkill Apr 20, 2009, 10:32 AM Re: ?REAL? World speeds??? by Jayshmay Apr 20, 2009, 10:38 AM Re: ?REAL? World speeds??? by amking Apr 20, 2009, 11:06 AM Re: ?REAL? World speeds??? by Jayshmay Apr 20, 2009, 11:09 AM Re: ?REAL? World speeds??? by Roadkill Apr 20, 2009, 11:15 AM

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