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AT&T Admits Network Can't Handle iPhone, iPad Traffic

Posted by Soulskill on from the sky-is-blue dept.

RedEaredSlider writes "AT&T has admitted that the rise of tablets and smartphones like the iPad and iPhone has taken a major toll on its network. In its public filing to the Federal Communications Commission yesterday, the company admitted that its network has been under increasing strain as more and more high-bandwidth devices have been connected. This not only includes smartphones like the iPhone, but tablets like the iPad as well. AT&T says that in many cases tablets put a greater stress on their network (PDF) than smartphones do."

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  1. One redeeming feature by $RANDOMLUSER · · Score: 5, Funny

    Luckily, you can call their excellent and friendly customer service, and they will be more than happy to help you in any way they can.

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  2. Simple solution! by Ambiguous+Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Of course, the solution here is obvious:

    Charge everyone more for data plans in order to encourage less use of limited resources!

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