PHILADELPHIA – Is there anything more exciting than a network speed test? We here at RCR Wireless News think not and to prove that we decided to conduct such a test during our recent visit to Philadelphia as part of the RCR Wireless News Global Tour.
The testing looked to compare real-world network speeds from Sprint Nextel Corp./Clearwire Corp.’s WiMAX network and Verizon Wireless’ LTE network. The testing was conducted smack dab in the middle of downtown Philadelphia where both carriers’ networks provided robust signal penetration in the midst of the concrete and glass jungle. The testing was also conducted early in the afternoon, which should take out any network congestion issues caused by the lunch-time crowd or evening commuters.
(It should also be noted that the test was run just days after Clearwire, Sprint Nextel and their cable partner Comcast Corp. announced enhancements to their Philadelphia WiMAX coverage. In addition, this test is leaving out the other “4G” services as I still can’t with a straight face acknowledge that those enhanced 3G network are just that.)
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