The iPhone 4S hit stores today, now being offered through AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. The telephone is identical on all carriers with each needing to distinguish based on other factors like network speed, reliability, customer service, as well as information plan terms. If you re still undecided about that carrier and network speed is key to your decision, then definitely check out this speed test video of all 3 iPhone 4S models side-by-side after the cut.

AT&T has been touting that its iPhone 4S will be the fastest because the device supports the carrier’s HSPA+ enhanced 3G network, while on Verizon to Sprint, we d be getting just standard 3G speeds. But in the below video, you ll see that Verizon and AT&T are neck to neck with Sprint generally behind.

However, the SpeedTest.net comparison shows AT&T method ahead with a download speed of 0.65Mbps, Verizon with 0.26Mbps, as well as Sprint with 0.16Mbps. The tester claims that the results have been similar no matter how he arranged the positions of the devices.

Although the comparison isn’t exactly scientific, it does give you an idea of what you may expect. But speeds will additionally depend on which part of the nation we re located along with other factors. Sprint looks clearly to be the slowest, but they are hoping to offset that with unlimited information plans. And if you re still debating on whether to upgrade, then ensure to check out our full iPhone 4S review and our iOS 5 review.


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