At&t HSPA 3g network complete, mission accomplished!

It seems as though At&t is reading our site and noticed the iPhone 3g rumors regarding the HSPA network upgrades that would make it possible for video conferencing.  With the completion of the upgrade, download speeds over At&t’s 3g network will range from 700kbps to 1.7Mbps, up from 600kbps to 1.4Mbps.  The big news with the HSPA network upgrade is the HSUPA (upload speeds) which will range between 500kbps and 1.2Mbps.  The upload speeds prior to the HSPA completion ranged between 500kbps to 800kbps so the network upgrade is big news for anyone looking to transfer files from their mobile device or laptop connect card.  As with any announcement there is a catch and that is evident in the network coverage maps for At&t’s 3g network.  The 3g network covers 275 markets and they are expecting to launch another 75 markets by the end of the year, but months feel like years when you are living in EDGE-ville.  For those of you not hitting 3g speeds on At&t’s network we feel your pain, but I think T-mobile subscribers will be the most understanding.

The AT&T 3G / BroadbandConnect network is currently available in most major metropolitan areas and is expanding rapidly. Click on a major metropolitan area below to view coverage for that area.

Please Note: AT&T Video Share requires 3G coverage. Video Share is available in the 3G areas listed below.

EDGE is AT&T’s national wireless high-speed data network available in over 13,000 cities and towns and along nearly 40,000 miles of highway. All 3G compatible devices are also EDGE compatible providing the best combination of speed and coverage. View coverage

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