AT&T 3G Network FTW!
May 13, 08 06:33 PM PDT
Tests have shown that AT&T's 3G network has pummeled both Verizon and Sprint's competing networks, according to ComputerWorld.
To gauge the speed and reliability of these three wireless data networks, I used my ThinkPad X300 to collect nearly 500 data points at eight different places in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, within a 50-mile radius of midtown Manhattan's urban canyons. I timed how long it took to establish a connection with each network, followed by speed tests. Using Alken's bandwidth meter, I was able to gauge download and upload speeds as well as how long it took to load that vendor's home page. Finally, I ran an Internet radio station and timed how long it took to drain the battery. I then compared it to running the battery down using the notebook's Wi-Fi radio. All speed readings -- connection time, the Alken speed tests and page loading times -- were repeated five times and averaged.
AT&T has consistently faster download and upload speeds in addition to shorter connection and page load times. I guess this bodes well for the 3G iPhone's release, and will definitely put a smile on Steve Jobs' face.
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By quietpc3400 , 13/05/08 9:54 PM (CommentID #675629)
The main problem with AT&T is that while the performance of 3G is good, the 3G coverage nationwide is quite poor, I travel widely across the US, and in my experience many smaller cities, and many outer suburban areas still only have EDGE coverage. I was getting only *very slow* EDGE coverage at freakin' JFK about 6mths ago.
Verizon has far better nationwide 3G coverage.
The other problem I've seen is the Dell Wireless 5500 integrated modem software is ridiculously buggy.
Bottom line - if you're only in downtown major metros, by all means go w. AT&T, otherwise go Verizon
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