AT&T's iPhone is slightly faster that Verizon's iPhone, according to research firm Metrico, churning the debate as to which Apple device is the better one.
Top News |
| Sprint in Talks to Buy T-Mobile |
Google Readies for Shopping Spree |
Nokia Sheds Baggage to Adopt Windows |
Sweden Replaces Stamps With Text Messages |
Dogsled Race Goes Modern With GPS |
More News > |
"The opposite was true when the iPhone was stationary." the company said. Metrico concluded that "average Web page" loading time was about the same on both networks.
AT&T customers may only notice the advantage when downloading large files.
"There are many factors that determine Web performance. Speed isn't the only one," said a Metrico spokesman. "There are also OS trends, rendering time, latency on the network, etc."
With both carriers now selling essentially identical Apple products, they're using attractive pricing plans and better network coverage to attract new subscribers. Verizon is widely considered the more reliable of the two networks. But AT&T has spent $5 billion to squash that reputation, upgrading towers and improving coverage. On March 11, both carriers will begin selling the iPad 2.
Metrico said it tested service by making nearly 4,000 voice calls and downloading over 10,000 Web pages. It also performed more than 2,000 upload data tests.
No comments:
Post a Comment