Watching Netflix movies or streaming songs from Rdio will be a lot less enjoyable using Verizon and Sprint’s 3G data networks. Customers will likely see peaks speeds up to 2.5 Mbps (I’ve seen this speed on both networks), but it is not consistent. ![]() The 3G speeds on both networks typically fluctuate between 600 kbps and 1.4 Mbps for downloads, and between 500 and 800 kbps for uploads. ![]() If you want to watch streaming movies, listen to streaming music or download large apps, AT&T will unquestionably be the fastest network. AT&T offers 14.4 HSDPA in many of its markets already, and a spokesperson told me the company “expects” two-thirds of the company’s 3G network to offer 14.4 or greater HSDPA peak speeds by the end of the year. This means the phone can have download speeds up to 14.4 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5.8 Mbps on supported networks. The new iPhone 4S supports what is called 14.4 HSDPA data. Apple likely didn’t include LTE or WiMAX because they are major battery killers, but the company did increase data speeds to match other HSPDA AT&T phones such as the HTC Inspire 4G and LG Thrill 4G. Since the iPhone 4S does not offer true 4G like LTE or WiMAX, it was thought by many to be underwhelming. While each of the three networks has good points, AT&T might have the most convincing argument for technology enthusiasts: pure speed. ![]() Each of those carriers will use marketing to help differentiate why a customer should pick their network. The exact same iPhone 4S models will be sold on AT&T, Verizon and Sprint starting on Oct.
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