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any news on AT&T 7.2 mbps rollout?
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AT&T just releases press rounds and newsletters of its plans. They don't say which cities are getting boosted.
Patience is a virtue. 7.2Mb/s is comming.
Patience is a virtue. 7.2Mb/s is comming.
Seeing as how I'm waiting for them to get back up to 2008 speeds around here, I'm certainly not holding my breath for that any time soon.
no need to be a jerk...I didn't ask when it was coming out. I asked if AT&T released any documentation lately regarding an update on its rollout.
your snide remark is unwelcome IMO
http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/27/atandt-announces-7-2mbps-hspa-rollout-plans/
"Later this year" is when they'll start. They won't finish until 2011, so it's going to take a while, probably only a few cities by 2010. If you're lucky, you'll see 7.2 by the time the new iPhone comes out.
"Later this year" is when they'll start. They won't finish until 2011, so it's going to take a while, probably only a few cities by 2010. If you're lucky, you'll see 7.2 by the time the new iPhone comes out.
I thought what he said was funny. No need to blow up at him. I think he posted that for comedic effect rather than insulting you.
the advertised speeds are only theoretical maximums if you're by yourself using the cell tower at just the right place and it has a fast backbone. i average around 1.2mbps in NYC, which according to Boy Genius Report is the average AT&T speed reported from around the country.
He also did a verizon survey and their average speeds were slower.
He also did a verizon survey and their average speeds were slower.
I thought what he wrote was funny too. I was going to post "late summer," but decided not to after the blow up.
As far as upgrading the speeds go, I think we'll get that fairly soon. It might have to do with helping MMS and tethering, but IDK for sure. I've seen some news about it, but didn't pay it much attention, since I care more about them fixing what they have now. However, I get 1400-1500 in my area.
I am only getting 686kbps so I would be happy with even 1MB.
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I've noticed expanded 3G coverage which is nice.
Faster speeds? Not yet. But the additional coverage is great.
Faster speeds? Not yet. But the additional coverage is great.
I get 700kbps on my 3gs, but what a farce to advertise such a cold day in hell pipe dream.
Full bars, and 3g... And while in Chicago which is city that is supposedly on with 7.2; I never saw north of 1.7 mbps.
7.2, never in the 3gs IMO.
Show me a pic, even 1 (non photoshopped of course
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Wow I never knew I had this much speed!
where are you located? because im getting the same thing. im in miami