AT&T iPhones might have connectivity issues, but examination results indicate that iPhones on AT&T’s 3G network have quicker connections than Verizon iPhones. In a speed comparison of 3G networks, iPhones from AT&T transferred data two times quicker than Verizon iPhones. Verizon iPhones may be much slower than iPhones on AT&T’s 3G network, however with regards to dependability, AT&T iPhones dropped calls during the tests, just as people anticipated they would. Source of article – Choosing an iPhone – AT and T beats Verizon in 3G network speed test by MoneyBlogNewz.
AT&T iPhone outruns Verizon
Dropped calls have become AT&T's iPhone hallmark, but iPhone users who place a premium on network speed should think twice before switching to Verizon. Ookla, creators of the speedtest.net broadband test, crunched the numbers from AT&T and Verizon iPhone connecting to the Speedtest.net app. In the test, data transfers for AT&T were two times as fast as those from Verizon. This was done on iPhones too. Ookla compiled the speed test results from 42,000 AT&T iPhones and 14,000 Verizon iPhones around the U.S. The users ran the tests multiple times. That means about 106,000 AT&T tests were done with only 40,000 Verizon iPhone tests being done.
Information on the Verizon iPhone examinations
About 1,768 kbps for downloads and 730 kbps for uploads was the speed for AT&T iPhones. The Verizon iPhone averaged 846 kbps for downloads and 606 kbps for uploads. Verizon iPhones are more dependable although AT&T iPhones might have a greater speed. Other independent reviewers reported that at times AT&T iPhones could not complete the test because they dropped the connection. The connection was maintained in all Verizon iPhone tests although the connection was slower. The companies both know each others' weaknesses. This is shown in the advertising wars. AT&T touts "the nation's fastest 3G network." Verizon touts "America's Largest and Most Reliable Wireless Network."
The best iPhone to choose
Think about how you’ll use your system probably the most before choosing between AT&T and Verizon for your iPhone. If media consumption is a priority, AT&T would be more satisfying. Many would prefer just to get something trustworthy. Go with Verizon then. Want to see how fast your iPhone's 3G network is? Try using the Speedtest.net app for it. With the iPhone, you are able to get the Speedtest.net app for free. Go to the Apple App Store to do this.
Citations
Wired
wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/02/iphone-speedtest/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
NPR
npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/02/17/133849171/on-the-iphone-at-t-network-is-faster-than-verizons
MSNBC
msnbc.msn.com/id/41485079/ns/technology_and_science-wireless/
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