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AT&T Upgrading 3G for Better iPhone Service

By Michelle Megna
June 30, 2009

With a million new iPhone 3G S models now in the hands of customers, AT&T is upgrading its 3G services to improve coverage and speed by refitting slices of the 850 MHz spectrum it owns.

The upgrade involves taking blocks of spectrum in the 850 MHz band, formerly used for the outdated service TDMA, and retooling it with 3G equipment.

Such a move promises to bring improved coverage to 3G subscribers, especially in metropolitan areas, AT&T (NYSE: T) spokesman Mark Siegel told InternetNews.com.

Get the full story here at InternetNews.com.

 
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