ATT upgrades EDGE network, iPhone gets 3G speeds on Eve of release

Alchem · 06-29-2007, 12:53 AM

Got this from bfest..:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/28/a...eeds/#comments

Seems ATT has upgraded their networks for the iPhone...and they are reporting much higher speeds.

"We tried some speed tests on an EDGE handset ourselves, and though it's been a little inconsistent, we've been shocked to find a number of runs over 200kbps. True, these kinds of speeds are theoretically possible (actually, little known fact, the ITU technically defines EDGE as a 3G standard)," but we'd never expect to see them in practice. Should make the iPhone's browsing experience a little more bearable if it holds up!

According to wikipedia

"EDGE can carry data speeds up to 236.8 kbit/s for 4 timeslots (theoretical maximum is 473.6 kbit/s for 8 timeslots) in packet mode and will therefore meet the International Telecommunications Union's requirement for a 3G network, and has been accepted by the ITU as part of the IMT-2000 family of 3G standards. It also enhances the circuit data mode called HSCSD, increasing the data rate of this service."

Way too cool...this could prove to be a master stroke by apple !

Greeney · 06-29-2007, 01:40 AM

Im getting 50kBps, but im on the fringe of a coverage area right now.

chbrules · 06-29-2007, 02:23 AM

kilobits != kilobytes

~200kbps is slow as hell. You can't even stream youtube video at that speed unless it's terrible quality. 200kbps = 25KB/s.

Alchem · 06-29-2007, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chbrules

kilobits != kilobytes

~200kbps is slow as hell. You can't even stream youtube video at that speed unless it's terrible quality. 200kbps = 25KB/s.

3G isnt much faster either buddy(try watching Youtube on Helio Ocean). Thats why they give you wifi. I dont plan on using EDGE at all. There are tons of wifi hotspots where i live.

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Alchem Lieutenant 49 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	ATT upgrades EDGE network, iPhone gets 3G speeds on Eve of release Got this from bfest..: http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/28/a...eeds/#comments Seems ATT has upgraded their networks for the iPhone...and they are reporting much higher speeds. "We tried some speed tests on an EDGE handset ourselves, and though it's been a little inconsistent, we've been shocked to find a number of runs over 200kbps. True, these kinds of speeds are theoretically possible (actually, little known fact, the ITU technically defines EDGE as a 3G standard)," but we'd never expect to see them in practice. Should make the iPhone's browsing experience a little more bearable if it holds up! According to wikipedia "EDGE can carry data speeds up to 236.8 kbit/s for 4 timeslots (theoretical maximum is 473.6 kbit/s for 8 timeslots) in packet mode and will therefore meet the International Telecommunications Union's requirement for a 3G network, and has been accepted by the ITU as part of the IMT-2000 family of 3G standards. It also enhances the circuit data mode called HSCSD, increasing the data rate of this service." Way too cool...this could prove to be a master stroke by apple !
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chbrules MSVConrad++ 57 Rep 778 Posts Drives: E90 2006 325i \| E92 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peaches iTrader: (0)	kilobits != kilobytes ~200kbps is slow as hell. You can't even stream youtube video at that speed unless it's terrible quality. 200kbps = 25KB/s. __________________ -Me
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