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Cingular May Launch 3G In Fewer Cities

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May 25, 2005, 3:35 PM   by (staff)

Deutsche Bank analysts believe that Cingular may only launch their 3G network in 12-15 cities. After speaking with equipment and handset suppliers, the bank's research team concluded that the carrier would scale back its initial rollout. However they do not feel this is the result of equipment shortages, but of time constraints. The analysts believe Cingular is already too busy merging with AT&T's network and upgrading to EDGE to devote enough resources to a larger 3G rollout. A Cingular spokesman has responded by saying the carrier is still on track to launch 3G in 15-20 cities, as planned. Several recent news reports show HSDPA equipment tests and handset manufacturing are both progressing as expected.

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TinyJ316

May 25, 2005, 4:27 PM

which Cities?

Does anyone know if Metro Detroit will be one of these 12-20 cities?
Metro Detroit is one of the top 5 wireless markets in the U.S. and will probably be one of the first to launch. 😉
My guess: NY/NJ (I love living here)
Atlanta
LA
Chicago
Miami
Dallas
Philly
Houston
Boston
DC
Seattle
St. Louis
Memphis...
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Detroit is one of the few cities that already rolled out with UMTS.
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pauldg

May 25, 2005, 3:52 PM

what's the dif?

12 or 15 cities is STILL limited coverage. Chi-town will probably be one of the 1st either way.
pauldg said:
12 or 15 cities is STILL limited coverage. Chi-town will probably be one of the 1st either way.


This doesn't mean anything other than Cingular's rollout of UMTS might be slowed some. Let's not all frea...
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This is probably a smart play on their part. Rolling out UMTS has not been smooth or inexpensive anywhere it has been done. (the notable exception being ATTWS) If they were to roll it out nationwide and they had the same issues DoCoMo had then they wo...
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stickicky

May 26, 2005, 12:15 PM

Slowing Down?

Sounds like Cingular bit off more than they could chew. Hope they can get it figured out. ☹️
 
 
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