AT&T Mobility, VZW boost network speeds

**nowires** · 06-29-2007, 07:45 PM

http://www.rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll.../70629006/1002

Story posted: June 29, 2007 - 2:06 pm EDT

AT&T Mobility said it put $50 million into data network preparations ahead of the launch of Apple Inc.’s iPhone, increasing network capacity and pushing its EDGE network from “good EDGE” to “fine EDGE,” as the carrier put it.

One of the major criticisms of the device, which will be released later today, has been that it relies on EDGE for a cellular data connection, rather than the faster UMTS/HSDPA network that AT&T Mobility is continuing to build out.

The additional investment in EDGE capacity is resulting in network speeds of more than 100 kilobits per second, according to AT&T Mobility.

“We know the number of devices and the rate at which they will enter the network, so with that and with the additional data capacity we’ll have, we can always stay ahead of demand,” said AT&T Mobility spokeswoman Jenny Parker.

However, some Web sites and users have reported recent speeds on the EDGE network of up to 200 kbps—although those numbers obviously come before any iPhones are on the network. AT&T Mobility has publicized average EDGE speeds between 75-135 kbps prior to the “fine EDGE” improvement.

Meanwhile, Verizon Wireless played up its network’s new prowess in the face of iPhone mania, announcing that it has upgraded all of its CDMA 1x EV-DO sites to the faster Revision A technology. The carrier said that customers with Rev A-capable devices can expect average download speeds of 600 kbps to 1.4 megabits per second, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.

**PCSuser** · 06-29-2007, 07:47 PM

Still EDGE is EDGE. I get EvDo on my device.

ATT = Dialup
Sprint = DSL

ATT = $60
Sprint = $30

See...

**kulnet** · 06-29-2007, 07:58 PM

Yeah. It's Sprint hands down for me. Call me a Fanboy if you'd like. I just like getting more for less money.

**klmsu19** · 06-29-2007, 08:33 PM

too bad verizon beat sprint to the evdo punch this time around

**Deval** · 06-29-2007, 08:53 PM

I thought RevA was active on our entire network as well?

**JonathanFIUWx** · 06-29-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deval

I thought RevA was active on our entire network as well?

dont forget shentel and ipcs and swiftel

thats why rev a isnt everywhere...

i doubt highly that rev a is everywhere for verizon or as good

**Dan** · 06-29-2007, 10:08 PM

I believe Deval was refering to the native network that was upgraded to EVDO.

DarkAudit · 06-29-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klmsu19

too bad verizon beat sprint to the evdo punch this time around

Doesn't matter to me much, since I can't get Verizon *or* AT&T.

though · 06-29-2007, 10:20 PM

the REAL question is: when will Rev-A be available for handsets that support it (Mogul) ????

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathanlc2005

dont forget shentel and ipcs and swiftel

thats why rev a isnt everywhere...

i doubt highly that rev a is everywhere for verizon or as good

**Deval** · 07-02-2007, 05:55 AM

Sorry man...I'm just kinda used to Jersey/East coast where its all native

06-29-2007, 07:45 PM	#1
nowires Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Feb 23, '05 Location: TN Posts: 329 Phone: Sanyo M1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 2,143	AT&T Mobility, VZW boost network speeds http://www.rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll.../70629006/1002 Story posted: June 29, 2007 - 2:06 pm EDT AT&T Mobility said it put $50 million into data network preparations ahead of the launch of Apple Inc.’s iPhone, increasing network capacity and pushing its EDGE network from “good EDGE” to “fine EDGE,” as the carrier put it. One of the major criticisms of the device, which will be released later today, has been that it relies on EDGE for a cellular data connection, rather than the faster UMTS/HSDPA network that AT&T Mobility is continuing to build out. The additional investment in EDGE capacity is resulting in network speeds of more than 100 kilobits per second, according to AT&T Mobility. “We know the number of devices and the rate at which they will enter the network, so with that and with the additional data capacity we’ll have, we can always stay ahead of demand,” said AT&T Mobility spokeswoman Jenny Parker. However, some Web sites and users have reported recent speeds on the EDGE network of up to 200 kbps—although those numbers obviously come before any iPhones are on the network. AT&T Mobility has publicized average EDGE speeds between 75-135 kbps prior to the “fine EDGE” improvement. Meanwhile, Verizon Wireless played up its network’s new prowess in the face of iPhone mania, announcing that it has upgraded all of its CDMA 1x EV-DO sites to the faster Revision A technology. The carrier said that customers with Rev A-capable devices can expect average download speeds of 600 kbps to 1.4 megabits per second, and average upload speeds of 500-800 kbps.

06-29-2007, 08:53 PM	#5
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06-29-2007, 10:08 PM	#7
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06-29-2007, 07:47 PM	#2
PCSuser Account Inactive Join Date: Jun 4, '05 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,069 Phone: Sanyo 8400 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post SU$: 491	Still EDGE is EDGE. I get EvDo on my device. ATT = Dialup Sprint = DSL ATT = $60 Sprint = $30 See...

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