3G faster uploads than 4G????

[Josh K]

"4G data speeds (WiMAX) ? peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps.
3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) ? peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps."

Is that possible? Or am I misreading something?

 

[Complex Pants]

Yea I saw that too. I think 4G can go much faster, but they capped it at 1Mbps

 

[Cory Streater]

but they capped it at 1Mbps

That is correct. I've been told they plan on increasing those #'s though.

 

[eric.atx]

But how often can you get the peak speeds? If you get close to peak speeds on 4G and a third of that on 3G which is better? They will upgrade 4G and it will get faster. I don't know about you but I don't really upload all that often. I am not sure I ever do aside from sending emails but I never email files just text.

 

[Josh K]

I'm confused. Why would 4G be capped at 1mbps and 3G reach 1.8? Wouldnt they cap that as well?

 

[Jerry Hildenbrand]

Because an engineer somewhere decided that was a good number to go with until they see real world results with a 4G phone. Don't expect miracles with 4G for a while.