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Verizon Wireless Confirms Plans to Throttle Heaviest Users

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The network is going to hell

AndroidRules

Feb 3, 2011, 5:40 PM
You can't even get over 1mbps on Verizon's EVDO now and the iPhone's haven't been activated yet. SMH!!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/02/verizon-iphone-re ... »
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gloopey1

Feb 3, 2011, 5:44 PM
AndroidRules said:
You can't even get over 1mbps on Verizon's EVDO now and the iPhone's haven't been activated yet. SMH!!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/02/verizon-iphone-re ... »
Yep. And CR is now saying that Verizon no longer is the clear leader in the wireless industry--getting their butts kicked in 5 major American cities and only managing to tie with Sprint.

In another year, someone will have to feed these guys under a door somewhere. 🤣
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CellStudent

Feb 3, 2011, 6:42 PM
Well, for starters, 1/2 the speed tests showing there did exceed 1 Mbps.

Beyond that, Verizon's 3G network has never consistently pulled over 1 Mbps. EVDO just can't do it.

They're getting the same speeds that VZW has been advertising since the RevA network went live years ago.

HSPA does data better than EVDO. What's new?
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Menno

Feb 3, 2011, 6:54 PM
That depends on area. Down near philly, I get consistant 2.2+ speeds. In my town I get consistant 1.7/

But yes, EVDO will NEVER get faster (on average) speeds than a HSPA+ network. That's what LTE/Wimax is for.
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