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What happened to "Up to 6.0 mbps"?

legacynrs4evr

Oct 24, 2006, 12:43 PM
I swear there was a press release not too long ago that stated Rev A would be capable of providing up to this speed, to be comparable to cable broadband. Maybe I'm losing it.

Only a 50mbps increase at minimum is somewhat depressing.
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barryefau

Oct 24, 2006, 1:34 PM
It is isn't it... we'll see what vzw does.
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WhoDey

Oct 24, 2006, 6:45 PM
barryefau said:
It is isn't it... we'll see what vzw does.


What do you mean, see what theyll do.

Are they somehow going to pull 5 Mb/s out of their collective asses??

No, they wont.. and dont forget, this is Verizon, kings of "limited unlimited data usage" and "No you cant do that with your phones, even though they really can do that."
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knx2

Oct 25, 2006, 9:50 AM
Didn't you read? This is EVDO REV. A Not 4g/wimax/hspda. 🙄
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WhoDey

Oct 25, 2006, 10:40 AM
knx2 said:
Didn't you read? This is EVDO REV. A Not 4g/wimax/hspda. 🙄


Yes I read.

Maybe I should clarify, the original poster was asking where the 6Mbps specs went. The next poster said "We'll see what Verizon does".. then I said "Why, you think all of a sudden theyre pulling 5 Mbps out of their asses?"

Now.. tell me where we ever discussed 4g in that conversation.. before you chimed in, that is.
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monkeyracer

Oct 25, 2006, 1:19 PM
You guys are really missing the point of REV. A. It increased upload speeds to about the same as REV. 0 download speeds.
This is to be a better platform for qchat ptt technology. For it to be successful, upload and download speeds need to above 250 or so kbps. This also allows for better multi-media transfer, i.e. sending larger megapixel pictures and videos, possible video chat (REV. A may be a stepping stone to this in the future) and so on.

4G services are what will significantly increase overall speeds.

By the way, I don't remember any press release saying up to 6mbps for REV. A, Just that it would increase upload speeds.
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Rich Brome

Oct 24, 2006, 11:58 PM
Say what? Where did you see that? 😕

3.1 Mbps peak downlink is the most I've ever seen touted for rev. A, and that's been the peak rate consistently since it was announced, AFAIK. If you saw 6, it had to be a typo.

...which is more than most DSL can provide. My DSL is 3.0 Mbps, and it's pretty fast, IMO.
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legacynrs4evr

Oct 26, 2006, 10:24 AM
Ok so did anyone see ANY sprint press release that said ANYTHING was going to be up to 6mbps? If noone else saw it then it must have been a typo, and they fixed it right after I read it.
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legacynrs4evr

Oct 26, 2006, 11:06 AM

Sprint To Launch 4G in 2007

Date Posted: Aug 8, 2006, 12:47 PM
Source: Sprint Nextel

Sprint today announced they will roll out their 4G wireless broadband network beginning in the fourth quarter of 2007. Though it tested many options, the carrier chose to use the 802.16e mobile WiMax standard. They believe this choice will provide the carrier and subscribers with the maximum number of compatible devices at the lowest cost. Both Motorola and Samsung will partner with Sprint to provide dual-mode CDMA / WiMax devices and the two manufacturers in addition to Intel have all committed to providing WiMax devices and chipsets. After trials, Sprint believes it can offer users real world speeds of 2-4 Mbps download and speedy
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RUFF1415

Oct 26, 2006, 2:38 PM
If that was the press release you read, then where on earth did you procure information that EVDO REV A would be capable of 6mbps when it's an article on WIMAX?
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nextel18

Oct 26, 2006, 7:22 PM
FYI; 4G isn's EV-DO.

Where does it say in that article with regarding EV-DO?
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legacynrs4evr

Oct 27, 2006, 11:12 AM
It doesn't! I'm wrong! don't hate me!!
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nextel18

Oct 27, 2006, 11:57 AM
Don't worry, it is ok. People make mistakes.

No harm done!

🤣 😛
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