Comments on: Wired’s 3G Study Blames Carriers for Problems + Swedish Antenna Test Confirms?

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:17:54 +0000

My (allegedly) 3G Blackjack does have problems. It falls back to Edge constantly. I have friends with the AT&T Tilt with the same problem. AT&T’s 3G network is less than awe inspiring.

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:56:20 +0000

I am using Fido in Canada and my 3G download speed is not even close to what it say in the “survey”. On average i am getting 300kbps.. on a good and rare time, maybe 450kbps.

Here’s probably what went down.

Steve: “I am pretty sure it’s the carriers” Wired: “The survey result ain’t so hot Mr. Jobs” Steve: “Are you sure? Here are some free iPhones for you guys to test yourselves.” Wired: “well, if you put it that way, we’ll double the speeds being reported” Steve: “Here are more free Mac stuff for you guys… plus i’ll throw in several of my turtle necks sweaters” Wired: “how does 3x and/or 4x the reported speed sounds?” Steve: “Told you it’s the carriers, not the iPhone” Steve: “Make sure you find some way to blame Windows” Wired: “We are way ahead of you”

By: Libuff

Libuff — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:36:00 +0000

i think the Swedish study actually had a better explanation, which described the RADIO within the iphone 3g to be adequate and average, but stated something like software/firmware and network issues to be the explanation.

By: Olek

Olek — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:40:31 +0000

"I think that to assume it’s the carrier is somewhat ridiculous when the carriers already have 3G phones that have been working for the better part of a year and a half."

Exactly. I've compared my Nokia E61i with 4 iPhones 3G, all of them hade much worse 3G receiving, showed 1-2 bars, while using Safari and Maps falled back to EDGE. At the same time the Nokia maintained 3G without problem while transfered data with Google Maps. This tested in Poland, carrier ERA with 3G since 2 years.

By: H22kai

H22kai — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:57:14 +0000

This is absurd and I cannot stand “news articles” like these that seem to be cropping up everywhere. I have one thing to say, Apple sure is doing a great job of covering their *** and shifting the blame. I have two 3G phones (non-Apple on AT&T) that do not have a problem with 3G service and one iPhone that does (and this is my second iPhone!!!) Let’s look toward a fix Apple. Yes, this is a problem… and it’s Apple’s problem… now quit spending money trying to spin the news to look better and FIX IT.

Ewww… I am starting to get angry. This isn’t pretty.

By: Merlyn_3D

Merlyn_3D — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:32:07 +0000

I think that to assume it’s the carrier is somewhat ridiculous when the carriers already have 3G phones that have been working for the better part of a year and a half. I’ve never had these sorts of problems with my Treo 750, nor have I heard of a mass of Tilt users or blackjack users having all of these sorts of issues. The problem with 3G on the iPhone is Apple’s, and they know it. That is why they’ve committed to fixing it by September.

By: Dieter Bohn

Dieter Bohn — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:08:53 +0000

…and thanks to Rene for the most hilarious Photoshop I’ve seen in at least a week!