

AT&T has had enough of Verizon's commercials.




AT&T noted the following according to Engadget:




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"Broadband" Definition
By Shig on 11/3/2009 6:18:19 PM , Rating: 2
The FCC needs to step in and just put it's foot down and say : The speed has to be at least "x" to be considered 3G. Broadband speeds are so poorly defined in the US that these marketing jokes happen.

I say the FCC is to blame. Step up and say what is 3G and what isn't ffs. Or this is just going to go back and forth like two little kids fighting over a toy.

RE: "Broadband" Definition
By zorxd on 11/3/2009 6:55:17 PM , Rating: 2
I have a better idea. We drop the #G terminology, which doesn't mean anything anyways, and start talking about Mbps, just like any other internet connection.
A 21 Mbps network is 3x faster than a 7Mbps network even if both are "3G".

RE: "Broadband" Definition
By Alexstarfire on 11/3/2009 6:58:54 PM , Rating: 2
It actually does, but ok. HSPA is actually 3.5G. The halves mean they are just upgraded from the current network, usually software or something with little to no hardware changes needed.

RE: "Broadband" Definition
By dubldwn on 11/3/2009 7:12:37 PM , Rating: 2
Well, the best we'll probably get is something like "up to 7mbps."

RE: "Broadband" Definition
By StevoLincolnite on 11/4/2009 12:16:26 AM , Rating: 2

Then what companies will do is create silly names for there products like NextG or YesG (Taken from the Aussie Telco's naming.)

Then advertise how "Superior" they are, hence we will end up back in square 1.

I do feel sorry for the USA and there rather poor "3G" Networks, both in-terms of coverage and speed.

RE: "Broadband" Definition
By gamerk2 on 11/4/2009 11:18:57 AM , Rating: 2
Actually, the telecoms are trying to get broadband defined as 56k speeds (down from 768k).

So yes, AOL would offer broadband to all its customers. :D


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