What makes mobile phone call quality better?

Our smart “phones” are increasingly inaccurately described as “phones”. Every day, billions of people pocket tiny little super computers which are capable of incredible communication and multimedia activities. Voice calls are only one small part of why we buy smartphones, but when you do fire up a call, you want it to sound good. What affects call quality? Will it improve soon?Your phone’s hardwareThe first place to look at audio quality is the device in your pocket. Over many years of evolution and refinement, modern smartphones now routinely include high quality microphones and ...

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Interview: Rehan Asad Assistant VP of Broadband Strategy for AT&T on Gigabit Broadband for LA

Since 2015, Rehan Asad is responsible for AT&T’s broadband strategy, planning and operations involving AT&T GigaPower, AT&T U-verse and fixed wireless broadband. Yesterday we had a conversation about AT&T’s announcement that GigaPower internet access (1Gbps fiber broadband) will launch in Los Angeles.Thank you for spending some time chatting. I hear we have some exciting broadband news to discuss for the LA Metro area.That’s correct. If ...

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From “no” to “whoa” in 15 months: a week on the new T-Mobile

T-Mobile is the most interesting carrier in the United States. Since John Legere came aboard as CEO in September 2012, the company has transformed from a staid, conflicted brand trying too hard to be “hip” to something legitimately compelling. T-Mobile’s “Uncarrier” push has seen the company nab the iPhone, wipe out international roaming charges, offer earlier device upgrades, eliminate ...

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This is how AT&T restores its network after a disaster (Video)

We all love smartphones. Without them, Pocketnow wouldn’t exist, and my decades-old dream of living in Star Trek‘s universe of awesome pocketable gadgets would never have been realized. It’s fair to say that everyone here -editors and readers alike- understands and appreciates smartphones and other connected devices. But sometimes we take our eye off the significance of the infrastructure supporting those devices. Sure, we take a peek at carrier equipment here ...

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