A lot of folks are anxiously awaiting the iPhone 3G and taking advantage of the AT&T 3G network but as Gear Diary points out unless you’re in a fairly top market area you might not get 3G coverage. The AT&T coverage map they produced got me to wondering how the AT&T coverage compares to that of Verizon’s BroadbandAccess (3G) network so off I went looking to find out. Here is a direct comparison of the national 3G coverage of the two major carriers:
Note that on the AT&T map above blue is 3G. Click on either map to enlarge a bit. Verizon has the 3G coverage award but AT&T is definitely catching up.


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