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US Government Fears iPad, iPhone and Other Data Devices May Cripple Networks

By Jeremy, Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 a 10:12 am

The US Government seems to be a bit concerned about Apple's iPad, fearing its release in combination with the iPhone and other data-heavy devices, will wreak havoc on wireless networks.

Phil Bellaria of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau recently published in his blog his concerns about the future of our data networks.

blockquote>"With the iPad pointing to even greater demand for mobile broadband on the horizon, we must ensure that network congestion doesn’t choke off a service that consumers clearly find so appealing or frustrate mobile broadband’s ability to keep us competitive in the global broadband economy."

AT&T Preparing Network for "Unannounced" Devices -- iTablet, 4th Gen iPhone?

By Jeremy, Thursday, Jan 21, 2010 a 8:40 am

Boy Genius' sources have been hearing that AT&T has been meeting with their regional executives to discuss network changes that will soon be taking place in order to handle the load of "unannounced" devices that will use "heavy data".

iTablet and/or 4th generation iPhone perhaps?

O2 Admitting to iPhone Data Strain on Network

By Jeremy, Tuesday, Dec 29, 2009 a 1:05 pm

The UK's leading provider of mobile phones, O2, is openly admitting to having iPhone related network issues. It seems AT&T might not be alone afas O2 chief executive Ronan Dunne recently let out the secret that the last 6 months the iPhone had overwhelmed its network in London. Of course, O2 is claiming that the issues are all fixed and the network is as healthy as ever.

AT&T Ready to Rollout HSPA 7.2 in Dallas

By Jeremy, Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 a 7:57 am

It seems as if AT&T is gearing up to launch their HSPA 7.2 in the Dallas area, making good on their promise of having it rolled out in ~~6 major cities~~ 1 major city in the US. (If anyone in Charlotte, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, or Miami is seeing signs of the boost yet, let us know).

This is indeed the right time for AT&T to give their network a boost, especially with image the latest Verizon "map for that" commercials portray.

AT&T Not Rushing Next Generation 4G Network? 3G Will Not Go Quietly...

By Jeremy, Friday, Oct 3, 2008 a 7:55 am

A few weeks back we mentioned a little blurb about 4G and when we may start to see it. Even though AT&T announced its decision to deploy Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology for its 4G network, they are confident they can get more life from their 3G network by tweaking it, and in doing so give them more time to perfect their future network. (I know what you are thinking... maybe they should have taken more time to perfect their current network!)

AT&T Upgrading 3G in Prep for Next Gen iPhone?

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Jun 1, 2008 a 4:55 pm

Just prior to the original iPhone's release, AT&T's operation "Fine Edge" brought faster, stronger, better 2.5 / 2.75G speed to the GSM masses. This year, in a strangely reminiscent move, reports are coming in that AT&T is showing their 3G HSPA network the same type of love:

For the past few months we’ve been seeing average download speeds between 500 - 800 kbps with a spike here and there. This morning’s tests however, are yielding between 1400 - 1500 kbps.

Gee, could another iPhone release be on the horizon?

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