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View Full Version : AT&T Ready to Finish Rollout of HSUPA Across 3G Network


Paul Martin
05-28-2008, 09:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=4800&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=25726' target='_blank'>http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?p...articleid=25726</a><br /><br /></div><em>&quot;By the end of June, connecting to AT&amp;T's 3G mobile broadband service will be as speedy as logging onto the high speed Internet service that many consumers enjoy at home. AT&amp;T Inc. today announced that, in the next month, the company will deploy High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) technology in the six remaining markets across AT&amp;T's entire 3G (third-generation) wireless broadband network. When done, AT&amp;T will have completed its deployment of HSUPA technology, which complements existing HSDPA technology (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), making AT&amp;T the only U.S. carrier to have fully deployed HSPA technology in its 3G network. Today the superfast AT&amp;T 3G network is available in more than 275 markets. By year-end, the AT&amp;T 3G network will be available in nearly 350 markets. With the new addition of HSUPA technology, AT&amp;T 3G users can enjoy uplink speeds between 500 and 800 Kbps. The technology is available in all but the few remaining AT&amp;T 3G markets and will be included in all future deployments. The new upload speeds complement AT&amp;T's 3G download capabilities, which currently offer up to 1.4 Mbps across all markets for customers who have capable devices, such as AT&amp;T's LaptopConnect wireless modems.&quot;<br /></em><br /><img border="0" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com//spt/auto/1211948972.usr251.gif" alt="" /><br /><br />Nice when the speed limits for uploads increase.&nbsp; Now you can take your 3G phone and have some serious uploading fun.&nbsp; Wonder if this is timed for the eventual rollout of a 3G iPhone?&nbsp; How many of you are already enjoying HSUPA in your market?

Brad Adrian
05-28-2008, 09:27 AM
We've had high-speed connectivity in the North Carolina area for quite a while. With connection sharing, pushed e-mail and high speeds, I'm about as close to mobile Nirvana as I'd ever hoped to be!

Paul Martin
05-28-2008, 02:34 PM
Nice! I think we're supposed to get 3G in our area in June. It would be nice if they'd go ahead and finish the 3G rollout as well. :)

rzanology
05-28-2008, 02:52 PM
been enjoying 3g here in nyc for 2 years or so. I LOVE IT! the ability to talk on the phone and maintain the data connection is priceless! i cannot stress enough how great it is to win arguements in real time :)

Paul Martin
05-28-2008, 04:45 PM
i cannot stress enough how great it is to win arguements in real time :)

Now, why don't you see THAT mentioned in the ads. You could sell tons! :D

Jason Lee
05-28-2008, 04:49 PM
Some day maybe I too will have 3G... /sigh

JKingGrim
05-29-2008, 02:55 AM
Now, why don't you see THAT mentioned in the ads. You could sell tons! :DYep. That would make a great ad! :)

This makes me want to switch to ATT but I can't bring myself to do it. First, I get so much more for so much less money with tmo. Okay, I guess I can put up with paying more if I want faster internet. But I have to sign a two year contract!? What's up with that? Even if I don't want a subsidized handset I still have to sell my soul for two years? I thought that this was nolonger so, but a month ago when I was leaving sprint I discovered that there is no way to sign up for a regular rate plan without a contract. I promptly went across the street to the Tmo store.