Cingular brings 3G broadband to Little Rock

September 26, 2006

Cingular Wireless has launched its super-charged wireless network in Little Rock, capable of providing customers with high-speed access to voice or data information in a world that has gone mobile.

The new 3G network allows high-speed access to cell phones designed for the higher speed, as well as process wireless data over consumers' high-speed capable phones or on a laptop.

Cingular customers can now more quickly access e-mail, browse the internet, connect to business applications, or watch video clips while on-the- go in the Little Rock area from Below Benton to the south and up through Cabot and Conway, as well as the surrounding areas.

"People want mobile access to communications and information services wherever they are," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager for Cingular Wireless. "Our 3G network complements the broadband experience customers already receive at work and home by extending an 'invisible wire' throughout our service area."

Cingular's 3G network provides average download data speeds between 400- 700 kilobits per second with bursts to over one megabit. The company currently provides 3G services in more than 80 cities and towns located nearby more than 20 major metropolitan markets.

Personal mobility - fast and furious

Customers who want to watch video highlights of last night's Hogs game, or get a preview of HBO's Entourage series, can see it all - and more - by signing up for Cingular Video. Cingular Video is an on-demand streaming video service with a large selection of popular mobile content that can be viewed on 3G-capable Cingular phones.

"We've tailored Cingular Video so that customers can quickly and easily personalize and access some of their favorite entertainment and information sites," said Evans. "Imagine a soccer mom who can now get regular weather video updates every 30 minutes from her phone on the way between her son or daughters activities."

Cingular currently offers 3G service on several handsets including the only HSDPA wireless phones available in the country, the LG CU500 and Samsung ZX20. Cingular will add several other handsets to its product line, including adding support for HSDPA in the coming months. Cingular Video requires a $19.99 Media Net Unlimited data package. Premium content, such as HBO Mobile, is available on an additional monthly subscription basis, while other content, such as music video clips from Music Choice, is available on a pay-per-view basis for a 24-hour period of time.