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AT&T has been struggling to keep up with demand on its data network since the launch of the iPhone 3G. Tests and speculation have all but absolved the iPhone 3G of any inherent defect as the root of sluggish data network performance on AT&T’s 3G network. At this point, AT&T’s recently upgraded 3G network is [...]

If there's one thing that AT&T learned from last year's EDGE network-overload, it's that mobs and hoards of over-eager iPhone owners are apt to overload the No. 1 US wireless carrier's data network. So, on the eve of the US iPhone 3G launch, AT&T has announced that it is "doubling" the capacity of their 3G [...]

While many AT&T customers are enjoying the No. 1 US carrier's HSDPA (HSPA in some areas) 3G network, AT&T's 3G speeds are still relatively slow compared to their counterparts in Europe and Asia. Following AT&T's HSUPA upgrade to their 3G network this year (creating a true HSPA network), Big Blue has announced on Wednesday that [...]

We’ve been talking about the next-generation iPhone for almost as long as the current iPhone has been on-market. The 3G version of the Apple iPhone has been rumored time and again for a launch in early 2008 . And, we’re expecting Steve Jobs to drop the 3G-bomb on us during his January Macworld keynote. But, all that talk about a 3G iPhone has been rumor and hearsay. That is, until AT&T’s CEO Randall Stephenson slipped up and uttered those precious few words - “You’ll have it next year.” Stephenson confirmed the existence and near-term arrival of the next-generation iPhone with 3G data speeds at a meeting at Churchill Club in Santa Clara, California. As far as price is concerned, AT&T’s Chief could only say that Steve Jobs “will dictate what the price of the phone is.” And, as any good CEO should do, Randall Stephenson took the time to undermine Verizon’s recent announcement that they’ll be opening up the CDMA network to “ any app, any device ” in 2008. The AT&T CEO said that Verizon’s plans were “overblown” and that AT&T is “probably one of the most open networks in the world, not just the U.S.” Take that , Verizon. Apple’s doesn’t usually talk about future product developments or releases, and keeps those in-the-know on a tight leash. So, that begs the question - did Steve Jobs give Stephenson the go-ahead to confirm the 3G iPhone’s launch-window? Or did Randall Stephenson goof-up and let the cat out of the bag? Either way, we’re already saving up our couch-change for that 3G iPhone in 2008! [Via: Bloomberg ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:AT&T COO calls Apple iPhone Revolutionary - AgainAT&T looking to expand oversease?AT&T: Apple iPhone On Target For Launch - Wants To Push 1 MILLION Units On LaunchAT&T Wireless CEO Stan Sigman steps downiPhone Makes A Cameo Appearance At CTIA

Japan’s largest wireless carrer, NTT DoCoMo, today announced an unusual move to help fund the build-out of AT&T’s 3G infrastructure in Hawaii. Apparently, the tropical island-state is a huge draw for Japanese tourists. NTT DoCoMo says that eager Japanese tourists are making with the sad face when they find that their 2G handsets will only work on the Japan’s proprietary standard - leaving 3G as the only viable overseas roaming option. By helping to build a 3G network on the island resort-destination, Japanese tourists will be able to use their handsets in Hawaii. The decision to help AT&T follows on the recent acquisition of Guam Wireless Telephone Company to help speed the roll-out of a WCDMA-based 3G network on the US-territory of Guam (a $72 million deal). This all works out to more smiling faces for Hawaiians, as they are set to benefit the most from this deal. NTT DoCoMo will be cutting AT&T a check for $24 million USD to help build the high-speed 3G network - which is slated to launch later this year in Oahu, and statewide in 2008. Of course, what good is funneling money into a foreign company (especially if it’s to benefit your own countrymen) if you don’t get the word out? AT&T and NTT DoCoMo will be working, hand-in-hand, to promote US roaming for Japanese tourists with 3G handsets. We love when huge corporations can work together to benefit the most important aspect of ther business - the consumers. It’s just too bad that it takes a bit of self-interest, peppered with some financial gain, to get these wireless giants to actually think of the little guys. We’ll take it however we can get it. [Via: Yahoo ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:AT&T looks beyond HSPA; Plans to build 4G LTE 4G networkTexas to be among the first to try out Sprint Nextel's WiMAX networkDoCoMo predicts the future; Preps to push video telephony, hologramsTelefónica Móviles Panamá chose Nokia to build its GSM radio and...