AT&T 3G Network Upgrade Deployed!

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.

The new and improved network with HSPA 7.2 data speeds will be launched by the end of the year in:

• 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.

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AT&T 3G Network Upgrade to Start This Year

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 3^rd 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.

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