I don't know how AT&T is dividing up the data for 3G and (the impending) 4G, but it seems to me that my data access has gone from +3000kbps to a measly 600kbps. Can anyone else on AT&T verify and state the phone that they're using? Thanks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandwidth_throttling
Throttling is common with service providers, could be based on your usage.
yea, maybe throttling would be the better term for it. My monthly usage is around 300MB so it's not a major concern to me if my downspeed is 3000kbps or 600kbps, I was just curious if anyone else on AT&T have had similar things happening to them.
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Sprint reserves its right to throttle wireless data?
You know how that Sprint HTC EVO 4G in your pocket is all about consuming data in 4G (if available in your area) like mobile data was going out of style? Well, it turns out Sprint (NYSE: S) has reserved the right to throttle your wireless data speeds. That means Sprint can limit the speed of your 3G or 4G data connection as they see fit, and it seems that the No. 3 US wireless carrier (by subscriber count) is getting ready to flex their throttling-muscles this summer.
While the move might make sense – the easiest way to alleviate a congested wireless data network is to simply limit the size of everyone’s data “pipe” – it does make us a little uncomfortable with the thought that Sprint can arbitrarily choke our data connection at will. How do we know? Well, it looks like Sprint’s “The Playbook” makes provisions for “Data Throttle.” In that document, Sprint says that the data throttling “functionality” will be rolled out “later this summer.” We have no idea if the data throttling plan will happen for sure, or if Sprint is just covering their bases, but either way it is worth talking about.
Carriers around the globe are coming to terms with the new reality of being a wireless carrier. Data will reign supreme and carriers will become little more than dumb pipes. Even voice calls will become nothing more than data transmissions in a couple years’ time. As such, these carriers need to make provisions to protect their data networks and make the most money they can from limited wireless spectrum. Like we said, Sprint’s data throttling plan makes sense.
But, how does data throttling sit with you, as the consumer? Would you pay more to avoid having your data speeds limited? Let us know below!
[Via: Engadget]
Damm, you guys need to follow up on unsubstantiated rumors and the like.
Post has since been updated on Engadget to include this:
"Update: We're hearing from a couple sources that the shot here from The Playbook is a little out of context, and actually refers to a new feature for businesses looking to restrict disproportionately high usage by employees with company data cards. That sounds a little less painful, does it not? Thanks, everyone! "
Nothing to see here folks.
What the poster above said and this is a repost.
Any idea what average ATT data speeds are? Specifically in Denver. What does your Focus max out at on 3g? Reason I ask is because I am tired of how Sprint's 3g is basically limited to 2mbps max, anything higher is 4G which kills your battery and is spotty. That's if you have a 4G device even. I know that Tmobile is great with HDSPA and HSPA+ I used to get 7mbps on my Vibrant over 3g with no issues here. How is ATT though, is it pretty similar?
2 to 3mbps down, 300k up is what optimal AT&T 3G can get. The upload speed is capped by AT&T on all but iPhones.
On average, the download speed is about 1mbps. In populated big cities, it can be much lower. So, it all depends how many AT&T customers are on the same tower as you.
Ah I see, so I won't see more than 2 on focus more than likely. I have issues with arrive Zune streaming completely screwing up when I get or send a text, I'm assuming it is due to simubtaneous voice and data not being available, I wonder if that problem exists on focus
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As long as you're on 3G signal, you have simultanous voice and data. Not sure about your problem. Maybe due to the lack of multitasking?
http://gizmodo.com/5825913/this-would-be-terribly-lame-on-atts-part-if-its-true
This Would Be Terribly Lame on AT&T’s Part, If It’s True
A rumor: Like Verizon, AT&T is going to start slowing down the internets of its heaviest users—something like the top 5 percent of data hogs—starting around October.
This would be okay (grudgingly), given precisely two conditions: If everybody on AT&T still had unlimited data (they don't) or if AT&T only applied the throttling to the heaviest users who still have unlimited data. In other words, if AT&T started slowing down the connections of users who don't have unlimited data—the ones who pay for every byte they download—that would be total bull****, since, well, they're paying for all of it. Effectively, they'd be getting screwed on both ends.
AT&T won't say a word about it, so it's hard to say exactly how they'd apply the throttling. Verizon's reps haven't gotten back to me as to whether their throttling will also apply to heavy users who don't have unlimited data plans, now that they've switched to tiered data plans too. Obviously, it'd be crappy on their part to hit those users twice, too. (Verizon's supposedly trying to limit 3G FaceTime to people who have limited data plans, to keep the network from exploding, and obviously to make more money.)
If this happens, and AT&T does start throttling its heavy users, it'll leave Sprint as the only major carrier that doesn't implement throttling at all—not to mention it's the only carrier with truly unlimited data. And bless them for that.
I didn't know it was made any faster for them to slow down. Here in houston tx. the speeds seem to be the same speed as they were over a year ago. The only thing the speed upgrade did was decrease coverage and increase dropped calls.
As most using GS2 on Att the data speeds are poor.
I have mine on Att $50 prepaid unlimited all, using an infuse Imei.
Data speeds are still poor (avg 12-1500kbps).
ANY phone on Att "4G" performs poorly.
So, what I did (initially as a temporary measure) was get a Sprint MiFi portable hotspot ($35mo), carry with me and run off their 4G. (My work has me on the move around the chicago area...it's worth it).
I can tell you, data absolutely FLIES...(significantly better than the Evo 4g btw, as your at the mercy of tower positioning. The Evo on the Mifi performs way better also).
In the 10days I've had it, I've NEVER gone to 3G.
I'm considering just sticking with this arrangement when SGS2 breaks here if the phone's are dumbed down in any way. Good thing is the data reports to Att are virtually Zero on my dumbphone plan at 6-8M's/mo.....as I have unlimited data on Sprint.
So yeah its $85mo total for me.
SO, for those who really prioritize network speed (and why tether this brilliant device to a 3rd rate network), you might consider trying it for 30days. Don't need a current Sprint account.
Makes unlimited surfing and tethering movies etc fun again!
(suggestion tho if you do: have an extra phone and MiFi battery, and wall charger!).
I agree that the 4G speeds are not much faster than good 3G, no matter which settings are tried. Glad to know Sprint is fast, the competition is sure to cause AT&T to increase their speeds to keep up.
That being said, you may want to rename this thread. I was expecting some new method to improve AT&T speeds when I clicked it. Something like "AT&T is hopelessly slow, tether with Sprint instead" would make more sense.
For me, I can't be bothered to carry a MiFi with me at all times and pay another company money each month. I'll just do the best I can with AT&T and hope they improve the HSPA+ speeds in my area. I get between 1 and 2.5 mbps just about anywhere so its not unbearable. The real killer is the slowness to switch from 3G to H+ every time I try to use the data connection...
Ah, your right about title.
I guess it's method to obtain fast speeds while on Att!
TheSopranos16 said:
I get between 1 and 2.5 mbps just about anywhere so its not unbearable. The real killer is the slowness to switch from 3G to H+ every time I try to use the data connection...
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It's sounds like something's wrong with your settings or SIM. I live in a 3G area and pull between 2-3MB down. When I'm traveling in a HSPA+ area I get between 4-8MB down. I'm on a post-paid data for non-Smartphones plan. I actually do the opposite of the OP. I use my SGS2 to tether my tablet and download and watch Hulu with no stuttering.
BarryH_GEG said:
It's sounds like something's wrong with your settings or SIM. I live in a 3G area and pull between 2-3MB down. When I'm traveling in a HSPA+ area I get between 4-8MB down. I'm on a post-paid data for non-Smartphones plan. I actually do the opposite of the OP. I use my SGS2 to tether my tablet and download and watch Hulu with no stuttering.
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I got similar speeds on my old Captivate (although it was HSPA, not HSPA+). Friends of mine with the Inspire get the same speeds as well. I think its the area. I live in Central New Jersey and according to PCMag's mobile network speed test, this area is about the worst there is for AT&T speeds:
http://www.pcmag.com/Fastest-Mobile-Networks-2011
What area's are you getting between 4-8 in? Have you ever tried in New Jersey?
I've got 2-4kbps.....but it's rare. It's usually 12-15 give or take. Also, ping time on Att seems really slow, usually double the time of Evo.
I've tried new sim twice.
2nd time went to an Att guy I know personally, showed him the SGS2 (normally I wouldn't cause they'd take it to the computer and not allow it on dumbphone plan)....he made some adjustment in the system for me gave me a new sim card....and results were the same.
Speedtest doesn't reflect real world results anyway.
Take a site....say crackberry.com....at its 4bar best Att will download the whole site in 35-40 sec. MiFi is consistently will do it at 15sec.
It's always about 3 times faster. For a guy who needs data on the go, that's big.
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It's sounds like something's wrong with your settings or SIM. I live in a 3G area and pull between 2-3MB down. When I'm traveling in a HSPA+ area I get between 4-8MB down. I'm on a post-paid data for non-Smartphones plan. I actually do the opposite of the OP. I use my SGS2 to tether my tablet and download and watch Hulu with no stuttering.
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I'm in Los Angeles and my speeds are generally between 5-8MB/down. Recent trip to NYC yielded similar numbers.
On the Three Network, there is a Trafficsense policy that states:
A small number of users try to tether outside of their terms and conditions. When this happens, TrafficSense™ either blocks their tethering completely or restricts it to a very small allocation of our network.
Unfortunately I was one of these users, and I have been throttled, do any of you happen to know when I will get my speeds back?
Try here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676052
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Verizon Throttles grandfathered unlimited users first
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On the Three Network, there is a Trafficsense policy that states:
A small number of users try to tether outside of their terms and conditions. When this happens, TrafficSense™ either blocks their tethering completely or restricts it to a very small allocation of our network.
Unfortunately I was one of these users, and I have been throttled, do any of you happen to know when I will get my speeds back?
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Unfortunately many providers throttle users. Verizon for example, will throttle my grandfathered unlimited data! If I use 2+GB/month for a certain number of months, and then am connected to a congested tower, I will be throttled.
I know, confusing.... buuut I do agree that Verizon is doing this MUCH more fairly than ANY other carrier.
I have verizon and I always use over 25gb of data including tethering to my nexus 7 and I have never been throttled but I'm always on lte and supposedly they only throttle 3g so maybe I'm just Lucky
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