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Actually it is being rolled out by the major providers, Sprint, ATT, and Verizon. The technology was introduced in major cities about 2 years ago and has undergone major upgrades and refinements. Speeds of about 1 Mbps are reported with the latest revision in some areas. Given that a wired T1 is 1.5 Mbps, this is a decent speed for wireless. Higher speeds are forecast with upgrades that are being developed. However, as with voice cellular, there are some weak and dead spots for data too, even in major cities.

The 3 major players have plans to provide coverage - but it will take time to develop. Also, as you would suspect, higher population areas will get the service and service upgrades first because there is a larger customer pool there.

2007-05-25 00:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by GTB 7 · 0 0

If you are talking about using your cell to get on the internet, it is because it is fairly new technology and there aren't as many cell phone towers installed for that kind of service.
If you are talking strictly WI-FI like what you can get at starbucks, it is becuase the signal is weaker and requires more wireless cards to send out the signal. Some big cities are installing these throughout there downtown areas. Soon the services will be similar.

2007-05-25 00:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by Christine 4 · 0 0

use your mobile phone as a modem and it will

2007-05-25 00:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by zippo091 6 · 0 0

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