What kind of speeds can I expect on AT&T 3G?

[jimc28352]

I have Tmo now and only get 2G.

[XFF]

Depends on what your device is capable of, whether the market you're in has 2G, 3G, or 4G service, whether it has enhanced backhaul, and how saturated it is with existing users. It's possible to get in excess of 10 Mbps DL via HSPA+, with typical averages closer to 5 Mbps DL and 1 Mbps UL, but again, it depends on many factors and could be a lot less than that.

[formercanuck]

It also depends on where you use your device. What area are you in?
I can get slow speeds of 500kbps in some areas, and I have hit 14Mbps with a Samsung SII. Typical around here is 6-8Mbps down (SoCal).

[ilvla2]

Here in Mendocino County in NW CA, I average 5-8 Mbps down, and have hit close to 10 down on occasion, uploads max out at 1 Mbps. Our area is also only 2G with T-Mobile. However, as XFF and Canuck said, we need to know what area you're in to give you more answers.

[DRC72]

I average just below 6 on my iPhone 4, but as others have said, it depends on the amount backhaul installed at the site. Each area will be slightly different.


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[GSMinCT]

Manhattan: 150kbps if data doesn't fail
Boston: 3mbps
Metro Detroit: 4-8mbps
Ohio: 6mbps+ where there is HSPA+
Alaska: 2-4mbps
New Hampshire: 3+mbps if you can get a signal
Eastern CT: 5-6mbps
Western CT: 250kbps-6mbps, depending on where you are

My point? It depends on the area.

[JakeT85]

I have Tmo now and only get 2G.

Mine have been all over the place today, but here in zip 61705, 3-4 mbps is the norm.

[berger34]

i have achieved 9mbps in one place

[sprke81]

I hit 13.6MB down in the Omaha metro today. It was fairly consistent between 10 and 13. Have to say I'm fairly impressed with ATT in Omaha..

[Trocks797]

If your area is more rural, you don't necessarily need to have "4G" to see nice speeds. My buddy lives in Pikeville, KY and sees 4-5mbps on "3G" (no enhanced backhaul there).