AT&T Apple Iphone Updates

The world has been taken by storm by the new iPhone release. Well, notr all of it is good but there's no doubt the the iPhone 3G has created a lot of buzz. Let me post about recent developments related to the iPhone.

Do you love WiFi? I'll bet that you like it more if it's free. Well, At&T is betting on it as the wireless network operator has just announced that iPhone owners will get free access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi hotspot network! Now isn't that a sweet deal.

Apple iPhone owners access music, e-mail and web browsing services in the more than 17,000 hotspots in AT&T's WiFi wireless network. AT&T's hotspots can be found in various airports, hotels, universities, convention centers, sports centers, restaurants, bookstores, and supermarkets. I'm sure you'll have no problem finding one in your area.

This is one probably an effort to encourage more people to get the iPhone. Not that people aren't buying the 3G device. So many people are trying to get their hands on the iPhone that various wireless network operators around the world are running out of units. In fact, Apple recently announced that they have sold a million iPhone 3G just a few days after the new iPhone hit the market.

Apple's App store has also proven to be quite successful. Millions of people have responded to the store and they have downloaded to their hearts content. The Apple App store offers affordable applications and some are ven for free. Some experts say that this store sets Apple's product from it's rivals. With the App store, iPhone users can choose the application they want to have on their handsets.

However, there are also some concerns with the dwindling supplies of the iPhone 3G. There was so much anticipation on a faster iPhone that the supply may not keep up with the demand. Some mobile phone experts predict that the current iPhone shortage may last through mid-August. There were also some who said that Apple's initial estimates was inaccurate because the demand proved to be much larger. This is certainly bad news for those who want to get the iPhone 3G as soon as possible. I think a bit of patience will solve this problem. Apple will eventually be able to produce enough units to satisfy the demand.

There was also some news that AT&T and Apple are testing iPhone device software version 2.0.1,for both the iPhone and iPhone 3G. Apparently, testing began prior to the launch of device software 2.0 and the iPhone 3G on July 11th. The known test users have been located to the San Francisco and Atlanta areas. This device software is expected to released to the public in the near future.

That's it for today. Tune in to this blog for more updates on wireless network operators and mobile phones.

Sprint and the Samsung Instinct Ready to Take on the 3G iPhone

A few months ago, Sprint and Samsung made an announcement that they will challenge the Apple iPhone with their own touchscreen device, the Samsung Instinct. Now both devices will soon be in stores. Will the Instinct be able to gain the upper hand against the 3G iPhone?

Sprint announced that they will embark a marketing campaign to ensure that the Instinct will topple the iPhone. The wireless network operator has been aggressive with its marketing campaign. For example, Sprint has released a series of video that demonstrates the Samsung Instinct's superiority over Apple's device. The videos showed that the Instinct is better than the iPhone when it comes to downloading music, shooting videos, GPS navigation, live TV and web browsing speed.

However, Apple's announcement of the 3G iPhone has really captured the attention of the mobile phone industry. Months before the official announcement, numerous rumors and informations leaks surfaced about the device. Rumors on the raw materials, features, price and specs have spread like wild fire up to the days leading to the launch.

It's not surprising why there is so much buzz around the 3G iPhone. After all, the original iPhone was a very successful device. It's probably the most famous mobile phone in the world. Everyone has heard about the iPhone. And a next generation device that offers improvement will surely get the attention the whole mobile phone industry.

Apple has also done a masterful job of marketing this device. They have made improvements to the iPhone and developers will soon create new applications for the device. They have also made deals with mobile phone operators throughout the world to launch the 3G iPhone. This means that the device will be available in other countries who were not able to get the original device. The attractive price is also going to pull in a lot of customers. At only $199 with a contract and rebates, the iPhone has become more affordable.

Not to be outdone, Sprint has decided to drop the price of the Samsung Instinct to just $129 dollars with a mail in rebate and a two year contract. However, the Sprint iPhone killer has to be activated with a plan that includes unlimited data, which can cost a monthly minimum of $70 when paired with a voice plan. It was previously suggested that the device will be sold at $199 to compete with the 3G iPhone. It seems that the wireless network operator realized that that prize was not good enough to attract buyers so they decided to drop the price of the Samsung Instinct.

Will the Instinct be able to match the 3G iPhone? Well, we just have to wait. Sprint's device will be launched first but I'm not sure if that's an advantage. We'll see if all that marketing has convinced people to get the Instinct before the iPhone. Tune in to this blog for more wireless network news and info.

AT&T's HSUPA Upgrade Near Completion

Let me announce some great tidings for AT&T subscribers. The wireless carrier has announced that its entire 3G network will be upgraded to High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) technology by the end of June .

AT&T's HSUPA is expected to complement the previous upgrade to the wireless network's High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) technology. If completed, the upgrade will make
AT&T the first U.S. mobile phone service provider to fully deploy HSPA Technology in its wireless network. The upgrade will allow AT&T subscribers speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps (Down), 800 Kbps (Up).

here's a comment released by the carrier's representative:

"The ability to quickly upload large files from a laptop is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity. By fully deploying HSUPA across our 3G footprint, we not only meet the current needs of our customers but also lay the path for our continued evolution to even faster wireless broadband capabilities."

Currently, the super fast 3G wireless network is being offered in more than 275 markets. The 3G network will be available in nearly 350 markets before the end of the year. The new upload speeds complement AT&T's 3G download capabilities, which currently offer up to 1.4 Mbps across all markets. Customers who have capable devices, such as LaptopConnect wireless modems will benefit from this technology.

In the last three years, the company has invested more than $20 billion in network improvements and upgrades. This figure means that an average of $5 billion a year has been spent by AT&T. The mobile phone service provider will be able to reuse valuable 850 MHz spectrum to expand and enhance 3G markets by recently turning down its older TDMA network. AT&T's HSUPA wireless network is positioned to keep up with customer demand. The company envisions to adopt LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology to reach even higher speeds in the long term.

Some experts see the upgrade as Some experts say that this move may be part of the preparation to launch the 3G iPhone. It has been known to the wireless community that Apple's new handset will sport a 3G radio. This rumor is also based in history. Last year, before the release of the EDGE capable iPhone AT&T embarked on a massive EDGE network upgrade.