att open there trap they are the fastest 3g network by spec's they are. the problem with that, is unlike verizon which upgraded to cdma rev a or 3g for cdma att is just marketing on some thing thats not available like verizons 3g.
who gives a **** your 3g is the fastest when its not everwhere. edge is slower then cdma rev a.
edge also cant do voice and data at the same time. 3g can.
so tell me how is we offer more 3g coverage then att misleading. click the link i posted, it goes to ATT website, and you look for yourself where they claim 3g.
sorry you're butt hurt that att rather sue then spent the money into upgrading or blanketing the country in 3g / hsdpa. but fact is fact.
It was really hard understanding what you were saying, but I believe I get most of it for the most part.
First... I do care if my 3G is faster. Verizon is boasting their 3G network that can not do simultaneous voice and data, is slower and covers the US where there is no population. Yeah, awesome coverage Verizon... fishes can deer can use their devices at 3G speed
Second... no one stated EDGE could do simultaneous voice and data. Reading is fundamental. I only compared EDGE to Verizon's 3G, that's all. Forever29 understood what I was saying, but then again, he's a smart guy and reads thoroughly
Third... it's misleading because if you ask the majority (non-techies). They will tell you they felt that the commercial was showing that AT&T didn't have any coverage let alone 3G as most don't even know the difference between 1G, 2G, 2.5G, 2.75G, 3G or 4G. They only see service or no service. The key is that Verizon didn't do anything, which it seems as though you feel like that is what I was saying. It's not.
Fourth... Your knowledge of wireless may not be anywhere near "knowledgeable" when it comes to how AT&T made their decisions, so I will help you understand why AT&T is where they are with 3G vs. being where Sprint and Verizon are:
- Verizon/Sprint started deploying first. AT&T was in the middle of merging when it was Cingular + AT&T Wireless.
- Unlike UMTS, CDMA 3G is a quick upgrade, whereas UMTS, it's a longer and harder process. It's almost like building a new tower.
- When the iPhone was coming, instead of building 3G, AT&T had to upgrade their existing EDGE network, which lead to AT&T falling behind even more.
- Permits need to be acquired before building 3G towers, so AT&T can't just say "oh let's blanket the world with 3G" and "poof" magic happens.
There are more points, but those are some of the few. AT&T isn't stupid, why cover places that you don't need 3G in or would only cover a handful of people? Get your knowledge up son.
Regards,
Duvi