AT&T Upgrading Their 3G Network (for MMS & Tethering?)
June 24th, 2009
Every since the release of the first iPhone, AT&T’s network has been crowded with customers using more bandwidth on their phones.The success of the iPhone has resulted in slower connection speeds and dropped calls, especially in metro areas.
In addition to adding more cell cites, AT&T is deploying 3G coverage across different spectrums of their network (850Mhz.) By broadcasting the 3G signal on more frequencies, they’ll provide more bandwidth and improved performance.
According to AT&T, cities like San Francisco, LA, and New York will see a huge difference.
These upgrades should be implemented in the next couple of months which might explain why AT&T is waiting until the end of summer to roll out MMS and tethering.
