AT&T Wireless Internet

Over 300 Americans have wireless Internet coverage from AT&T as of 2009. Over 75% of these users will be able to access a 3G Network.

In 2011, AT&T announced a deal to acquire T-Mobile USA. If this deal is approved by the FCC, within a year, AT&T will be the largest wireless provider in the United States.

Covering over 230 million Americans, AT&T's 3g network is available in most major U.S. cities. From 2005 to 2008 AT&T invested over $20 billion in their 3G network and several independent studies show that on average AT&T is faster than T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint.

AT&T covers most metropolitan areas, and although Verizon and Sprint do have a larger 3G footprint, the coverage includes a lot of rural areas with fewer users. With 3G and EDGE coverage combined, AT&T covers a greater overall area than its competitors.

Major benefits of choosing AT&T wireless Internet include:

• iPhone Support - AT&T's 3G network is the only one supporting the 3G iPhone.
• Blackberry Plans - High speed wireless data and voice for your 3G Blackberry.
• Fastest 3G Speeds - Up to 1.7 Mbps downstream with more upgrades in the works.
• Fast Uploads - Very good tests of upstream speeds -- up to 1.2 Mbps.
• Multi-Tasking - Search, send, download, etc. -- all while you are on a call.
• Laptops / Netbooks - Wireless network cards for access on a laptop or netbook.
• Roll Over Minutes - Unused minutes accumulate from month to month.

High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) is the foundation of AT&T's wireless Internet offerings, and this technology offers a great deal of room for growth. In 2009 HSPA 7.2 was rolled out into select markets and this 3G upgrade could allow download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. This is a theoretical limit of course and as of 2011 has not been reached reliably across markets. On average AT&T remains the fastest 3G network available in the U.S.

For those of you in the areas where AT&T's 3G network is unavailable, you can still get wireless Internet service through their EDGE network. The connection speeds will be much slower, ranging from 75 Kbps to 135 Kbps in most cases.

AT&T expects to have their new AT&T 4G network ready in select markets no earlier than 2011, although it will probably be even longer before it's available nationwide. LTE is a very fast new wireless Internet technology with speeds that should blow away all of the current 3G networks. For now, AT&T remains a few steps ahead of it's competition when it comes to providing high speed 3G wireless Internet, but it looks like they are going to be just a little bit behind Verizon in rolling out a new 4G LTE network.

AT&T Business Program

AT&T business solutions include all of the services our residential customers have come to expect with a business focus that makes sure you can get your work done wherever you happen to be. In order to make sure you get all you need from your wireless business account AT&T offers online management tools, fast service and 24/7 support available via the web of phone.

The more users that are included on the wireless voice plan, the more money your company can save. With five or more users you can save 8% of monthly data and wireless voice plans as well as free activation for each user.

The AT&T Business Program also comes with a customizable premier online portal that includes:

• Online Support
• Exclusive Discounts
• Account Management Tools
• Online Chat

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to corporate voice and data services so let AT&T put together a plan that fits your companies' needs perfectly.

AT&T Wireless LaptopConnect Cards

Everything happens on-the-go these days. If its business, entertainment, shopping, or just surfing the web customers expect to be able to do it wherever and whenever they want too. The LaptopConnect wireless product allows customers to send and receive data via the AT&T wireless network in real time. From a business perspective employees can extend their enterprise to any location and be able to:

• Send and receive large emails anywhere
• Access corporate applications
• Keep full desktop functionality anywhere
• Access internal databases securely

LaptopConnect Cards allows users access to AT&T's fast and secure wireless network via High Speed Packet Access. HSPA is a combination of proven telephony protocols that offers customers the best performance available. Get your work and fun in anywhere at some of the fastest speeds available with AT&T's wireless network and LaptopConnect Cards. The use of this service requires an AT&T data plan and a compatible device.

AT&T Data Plans

AT&T has proven data plans that serve 95% of the Fortune 100 businesses, and 80% of the Fortune 500. If these corporate giants trust AT&T then you know the service must be excellent. Increase productivity, access critical information, and browse the Internet wirelessly on one of the nations most trusted network. Personal data plans include:

• DataPlus Personal – The intro package has 200 MB domestic data with a charge of $15 per additional 200 MB block. No international data is available.
• DataPro Personal – comes with 2GB domestic data with a $10 fee per additional GB of data. International data is not available.
• DataPro Personal 4GB – comes with 4GB of domestic data with a $10 fee per additional GB block. No international data is available.

With the flexibility of the above data plans any consumer can find what they need. If international data transfer is required then one of the many business data plans could be what you are looking for. Keep in mind that there are many bundle plans that include voice and data they may be a better fit, so be sure to speak with an AT&T representative or shop online for the latest bundles and offers. It's easy to find the right service plan and save money with AT&T.

We compare AT&T's wireless Internet service with other High Speed Internet providers in the United States, including both Verizon 3G and Sprint's 3G/4G plan.