Living on the edge for 4G service can be extremely frustrating. Not only do you get to watch your device pop in and out of speeds, but it drains your battery while attempting to do so. AT&T announced today that they will flipping the switch of 4G service in twelve new markets very soon. While they failed to offer up a date for any of the new markets, it is good to see the list of cities. See if your area will soon see a boost in connection speed.
Ohio –
- Cleveland
- Akron
- Canton
Florida –
- Naples
Indiana –
- Bloomington
- Lafayette
- Muncie
Missouri –
- St. Louis
Louisiana –
- Baton Rouge
- New Orleans
Texas –
- Bryan-College Station
New York –
- Staten Island
The press release states ‘soon’ with nothing definitive. They did make sure to mention the Galaxy Note, Pantech Element and the upcoming HTC One X in the same announcement. We predict the new markets will see 4G service in full effect just before at the same time as the One X launch, with St. Louis being the main focus of the launch. Full press release below.
AT&T 4G LTE Coming Soon to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – AT&T* plans to roll out 4G LTE in St. Louis soon, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology and faster mobile Internet speeds.
St. Louis customers will see several benefits from AT&T 4G LTE, including:
- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers will be able to stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before.
- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the Samsung Galaxy Noteâ„¢, HTC One X, and Pantech Elementâ„¢ tablet.
- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you’ve sent the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming, two-way video calling and telemedicine.
- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource, and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better network experience.
“AT&T customers in St. Louis can look forward to even faster mobile Internet speeds very soon, on our leading lineup of smartphones and devices,†said Nancy Garvey, AT&T’s vice president and general manager for the Greater Midwest Region. “We’re excited to bring St. Louis all that 4G LTE has to offer. Our teams will be working hard across the city toward our upcoming launch.â€
AT&T’s 4G Network
In addition to St. Louis, AT&T 4G LTE is also coming to Naples, Fla; Bloomington, Lafayette and Muncie, Ind.; Baton Rouge andNew Orleans, La.; Akron, Canton and Cleveland, Ohio; Bryan-College Station, Texas; and Staten Island in New York City. These launches are scheduled for April, May and into the early summer.
AT&T customers have access to the nation’s largest 4G network, covering nearly 250 million people. Even as 4G LTE expands, AT&T customers are able to enjoy widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G speeds on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you’re on a much slower 3G network.
Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/network.
