AT&T has made known that it will begin upgrading its existing 3G wireless network in the later stages of 2009. The 3G wireless network will move up from 3.6Mbps to 7.2Mbps High-Speed Packet Access technology. HSPA 7.2 is part of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies, which include GSM and UMTS.The AT&T 3G network upgrade is expected be finished by 2011 and will cost around $17 billion to $18 billion.
This AT&T 3G network upgrade to High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is part of the company's commitment to provide the best mobile broadband experience. The upgrade will combine with the best device line-up to deliver the best overall experience.
However, the AT&T 3G network upgrade is not solely focused on increasing speed. The major wireless service provider also plans to enhance its mobile broadband coverage by significantly increasing the wireless spectrum dedicated to 3G in most metropolitan areas.
connections. These new sites will offer support to the higher mobile broadband speeds enabled by This plan will provide deliver stronger in-building reception and more overall network capacity. This major AT&T 3G network upgrade also involves adding thousands of new cell site backhaulHSPA 7.2 and LTE.
The AT&T 3G network upgrade offers a theoretical peak speeds of 7.2Mbps however the typical real-world downlink and uplink speeds be less than the theoretical peak. The and will real-world speeds will also vary based on a number of factors, including location, device, and overall traffic.
The other key projects included in this plan to enhance the AT&T 3G network include: in 2009 include:
- Near-Doubling Radio Frequency Capacity
- More Bandwidth to Cell Sites
- More Cell Sites
- Wi-Fi Integration
- MicroCells
AT&T also mentioned that it expects LTE trials to begin in 2010, with deployment beginning in 2011.
That's it for this post on the AT&T 3G network upgrade. Tune in to this blog to get more news and updates on various wireless networks.
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