at&t’s network upgrade news backs up rumors of 3.5G 3rd gen iPhone

by Justin Horn on May 27th, 2009 @ 12:18 pm

The rumors of the the at&t network upgrade have been confirmed by an at&t press release (via @BadAsh77) today:

AT&T today announced plans to upgrade the nation’s fastest 3G network to deliver considerably faster mobile broadband speeds. The network upgrades are slated to begin later this year, with completion expected in 2011.

The upgrade to High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is part of AT&T’s plan for continued investments to deliver the nation’s best mobile broadband experience – the ideal combination of speed, coverage and best device line-up. AT&T today has the nation’s fastest 3G network and has attracted more than twice the number of smartphone users than any other competitor.

The rumors of an upgraded iPhone being able to handle the 3G+ (or 3.5G) have been around for a while.

Most recently iLounge added to the rumor with:

Also of interest: we’ve been told that the next-generation iPhone will come in six versions: two storage capacities each for 3G, enhanced 3G (“3.5G/3.75G”), and mainland China versions of the phone, which will have the same size and general design of the current model, but with a less scratchable matte plastic body. Each of the three versions has been made to match the telecom systems of specific countries, so users in one country shouldn’t expect to have the option between a “slow iPhone” and “fast iPhone.” As before, you’ll get capacity options and different colors.

iLounge is a well respected blog site with a good track record so along with this and the latest at&t press release I feel pretty confident that the 3rd gen iPhone will get a speed boost.

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