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3G networks require some heavy upgrading for this year.
Just a few days ago, Steve jobs unveiled what might be the most powerful consumer of 3G bandwidths yet, the Apple iPad.
The iPad is a touch screen table from Apple –the same company that made the famous iPod and the iPhone. This tablet serves as an all purpose digital entertainment and information device for the home which anyone can pick up, turn on and instantly use –imagine newspaper that hooks up to WiFi to deliver the latest headlines when you pick it up. Of course, broadband connection will be its primary source of connectivity at home, but that is not the only option available to the iPad.
There will be two main types of iPads, a 3G version with GPS and a non-3G version. The 3G version is obviously designed for more mobile users. While the size of the gadget would prompt you to buy a really good and secure carry case, you would also need a decent 3G network to connect to in order to make full use of the device outside your home.
So far, Vodafone seems ready for the iPad challenge even if the company has yet to express any interest in bringing the device to the UK. Vodafone recently, opened its doors to the iPhone and with their huge, fast and stable 3G network, are able to provide ample service to users.
AT&T of the US does not share the same experience. It has been constantly criticized for having slow speeds and often congested networks. If the 3G version of the iPad would be successful in the states, AT&T has to upgrade their network.
For more details on AT&T’s 3G network (and the complaints about it), the Apple iPad and the steps the service provider is currently taking, go to Softpedia.
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