AT&T has rolled out the new HSPA 7.2 speed for its nationwide 3G wireless network. I blogged about the plans for the AT&T 3G wireless network upgrade last June. It appears that the provider has successfully tested the improved speeds for its network.- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Miami
According to the carrier's plans, the AT&T 3G wireless network upgrade with HSPA 7.2 data speeds is expected to be in effect in 25 of the top 30 markets. One of the goals is also to achieve the roll out in 90 percent of its 3G network area by the end of 2011. The company is also hoping to expects to have six HSPA 7.2-compatible smartphones available by the end of the year.
What are the updates involved in this major upgrade. Well, the carrier is also upgrading the backhaul connections at each tower location and providing each tower with faster data connections to the network and the Internet. This upgrades will allow the towers to HSPA 7.2 and the even faster LTE technology in the future.
John Stankey, president and CEO of AT&T Operations describe this 3G wireless network upgrade:
“Our deployment of HSPA 7.2 and supporting backhaul connectivity will enable our customers to continue to ride the leading edge of emerging devices and thousands of mobile applications. Our network is based on the predominant technology platform used by operators worldwide and has been tested by today’s most popular devices. That experience gives us an important advantage in developing and deploying new technologies to meet customers’ future needs.”
This roll-out may elicit a response form other wireless network providers. The other carriers may also improve their services to counter this AT&T 3G wireless network upgrade with HSPA 7.2 data speeds. Well, that's to the benefit of the customers. We'll enjoy faster speeds and improved mobile phones.
That's it for this post on the AT&T 3G wireless network upgrade with HSPA 7.2 data speeds. Tune in to this wireless network information blog to get the latest news and updates on mobile phone carriers.
What are the updates involved in this major upgrade. Well, the carrier is also upgrading the backhaul connections at each tower location and providing each tower with faster data connections to the network and the Internet. This upgrades will allow the towers to HSPA 7.2 and the even faster LTE technology in the future.
John Stankey, president and CEO of AT&T Operations describe this 3G wireless network upgrade:
“Our deployment of HSPA 7.2 and supporting backhaul connectivity will enable our customers to continue to ride the leading edge of emerging devices and thousands of mobile applications. Our network is based on the predominant technology platform used by operators worldwide and has been tested by today’s most popular devices. That experience gives us an important advantage in developing and deploying new technologies to meet customers’ future needs.”
This roll-out may elicit a response form other wireless network providers. The other carriers may also improve their services to counter this AT&T 3G wireless network upgrade with HSPA 7.2 data speeds. Well, that's to the benefit of the customers. We'll enjoy faster speeds and improved mobile phones.
That's it for this post on the AT&T 3G wireless network upgrade with HSPA 7.2 data speeds. Tune in to this wireless network information blog to get the latest news and updates on mobile phone carriers.
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