A Microcell won't help. Here in Brooklyn, 248 down and 56 up over microcell. It's a joke. I've been getting between 31 and 98 here in NYC, various locations, averaging about 60. I have a genius appointment to return it this afternoon. Between the horrific upload speeds, the disappearing data connection even when showing 5 bars, the deathgrip problem, I've had enough. I'll wait and hope that the issues are resolved then buy again.
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AT&T capping 3G upload speed in NYC (iPhone 4)
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A Microcell won't help. Here in Brooklyn, 248 down and 56 up over microcell. It's a joke. I've been getting between 31 and 98 here in NYC, various locations, averaging about 60. I have a genius appointment to return it this afternoon. Between the horrific upload speeds, the disappearing data connection even when showing 5 bars, the deathgrip problem, I've had enough. I'll wait and hope that the issues are resolved then buy again.
It's network related. AT&T's Alcatel-Lucent equipment crapped out recently and they're working on a fix. Read through the posts for background on the whole issue.
I knew about that but AT&T , just like apple, says that they "know" what issue is and that a "fix" will be coming soon...no clear explanation
I hope you guys are posting your speeds on AT&T's Facebook page. Slather their Wall with their horrendous performance so everyone else can see.
http://www.facebook.com/ATT
http://www.facebook.com/ATT
If it is a network issue, why would my old 3GS be faster than my iPhone 4 ? Aren't they both connected to the same network?
It *IS* a network issue.
I'd suggest you wait for the network issue to be fixed in your area (mind this thread, you'll know when it is), then see where you stand after that point.
If you don't like the phone now, just return it.
Simple.
you actually did not answer my question...because you obviuosly do not know the answer yourself
So... you have both your 3GS and 4 active on your Data plan ? If so, run a quick speedtest on both and post the results.
Because the iPhone 4 uses HSUPA whereas the 3GS doesn't. The problem is with the HSUPA equipment from Alcatel-Lucent. The slow uploads are bottlenecking the download speeds for the iPhone 4, that's why you're seeing the difference with the 3GS. Read the previous pages before questioning blindly please.
If it were as easy as flipping a light switch on/off, I'm sure they would've done it already. Who knows their reasons. I want it fixed as much as you, but I wouldn't obsess over it. Just wait it out for now. I'm sure if you called in to AT&T customer service and complained nicely, they'll issue you some credit towards your monthly bill. I'm planning to if it doesn't clear up within the next couple weeks.
Mainly I'm just tired of answering questions for punks that won't read the thread.
No improvement in Denver
Glad to hear that Detroit Metro got better speeds, but here in Denver area stuck at 65 kbps up. Funny thing is that both my wife and I did side by side tests three separate times and every time got exactly 65kbps up! Tell me that is not capping!
Glad to hear that Detroit Metro got better speeds, but here in Denver area stuck at 65 kbps up. Funny thing is that both my wife and I did side by side tests three separate times and every time got exactly 65kbps up! Tell me that is not capping!