Following rumors that Apple and Verizon are wooing each other, Wired.com is asking, “Which cellphone network is the best?” To answer that question, Wired.com is asking for your help testing the speed of U.S. cellphone’ networks. The test is open to all smartphones on all networks. Simply: 1. Ensure Wi-Fi is turned off and 3G is enabled on your smartphone (not the slower EDGE connection). 2. Load your smartphone’s browser and visit http://inetworktest.com/wired .* 3. The test will run automatically as the page loads. When it’s done loading, tap your carrier (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint), and your results will appear. 4. Add your details to Wired.com’s results map here: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/05/3gstudy Wired.com’s study follows up on an iPhone-only survey last year, which concluded connection problems were AT&T’s fault, not the iPhone’s. As Wired.com notes, “A carrier’s network performance is a dealbreaking factor for consumers shopping for a smartphone, whether it’s the iPhone, the HTC G1, or a BlackBerry Storm.” The test is . This article is copyright Cultomedia Corp .
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Help Wired.com Test 3G Network Speeds
