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Monday, March 10, 2008
New technology makes uploading faster on AT&T 3G network
AT&T has rolled out a technology upgrade for its 3G cell sites in South Florida from Florida’s Keys to the Treasure Coast.
The old Cingular Wireless network has been putting up 3G sites for almost two years but this upgrade really addresses a problem for laptop users with the company’s wireless card.
“People are doing more uploads. It used to be they do mainly download,” said AT&T spokeswoman Kelly Starling.
That’s probably because download speeds are 600 to 1,400 kilobits a second. With this upgrade, upload speeds will range from 500 to 800 kilobits a second, making it easier to transmit to the Internet.
Faster upload capability will find its way into cell phones later this year as more people become comfortable with the mobile functionality of today’s phones.
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