The Upload Slowdown Lowdown
And people wonder why I am content with my iPhone 3Gs.
Heavy demand for upload capacity from the iPhone 4 has exposed a flaw in the software for Alcatel-Lucent’s 3G network equipment, temporarily forcing lower upstream speeds for some AT&T subscribers.
Alcatel is working on fixing the bug and expects to know soon when it will be fixed, according to company spokeswoman Mary Ward. The flaw did not cause problems until the introduction of the iPhone 4, which comes with features such as high-definition video that can require a fast connection from the phone up to the network, she said. Downstream performance is not affected.
Thank you, but I’ll wait to get an iPhone 4 until the iPhone 5 is released.






