Rogers announced today through internal communications that they will now be offering what they are calling "3.5 G" in the top 25 major markets. Undoubtedly you will start hearing about "3.5G". You don't have to get a new phone, your iPhone 3G will work just fine. What 3.5G means is that the existing 3G network is about twice as fast as it used to be (7.2 Mbps from 3.6 Mbps) and your internet experience ought to be much improved on your 3G phone.
Rogers should also be extending its new 3.5G coverage into additional markets in December.
I suspect that the main reason that this is being positioned as "3.5G" is to position it above other 3G networks, which are actually much slower than the 7.2 mbps that Rogers now offers.
Share your 3G browsing experience in the comments - have you noticed a difference?
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I would prefer that Rogers fix 3G in downtown Montreal (and clearly many other areas of Canada) before they think of offering "enhancements".
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