AT&T To Expand 3G Network Cross-CountryAT&T To Expand 3G Network Cross-Country

In its latest move to attract more mobile customers, AT&T has announced plans to build out its 3G wireless network to more than 80 additional cities across the United States.By the end of the year, AT&T's 3G services will reach nearly 350 leading U.S. markets, including all of the top 100 U.S. cities, according to the San Antonio-based telecom provider.

For the increasingly mobile SMB workforce -- really, a business of any size -- 3G wireless broadband is desirable because it enables faster and more efficient use of mobile business apps and the Internet.

"Having access to 3G in more places means having broadband-like speeds from your wireless device," said Stephen Krom, vice president and general manager of AT&T's wireless operations in New England, in a statement two weeks ago following AT&Ts 3G expansion in some parts of New England.

AT&T says it also plans to complete its High Speed Uplink Packet Access enabled network by midyear, giving laptop users upload speeds in the 1.5-Mbps range.PR Newswire