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AT&T upgrading its 3G Network to 7.2Mbps

AT&T upgrading its 3G Network to 7.2Mbps

According to the latest news, AT&T is聽 boosting the capacity of its HSPA 3G network from 3.6Mbps to 7.2Mbps on the downlink. At present, AT&T wireless users indeed need excitement. AT&T Cell phone news

The upgrades are possible through software upgrades to its networking equipment. At the same time, AT&T is actively testing the enhancements in two separate markets before rolling them out further. It is also certifying devices to run at the faster HSPA speeds.

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According to Scott McElroy, AT&T Mobility vice president of technology realization, the company will likely skip upgrading its HSPA network to 14.4Mbps and jump right to HSPA+, which can operate at 21Mbps. In addition to these capacity upgrades, AT&T is also expanding its 3G network into its 850Mhz spectrum to improve range and penetration.

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