So you think 7.2Mbps cellular data networks are fast?

*Chart property of Gizmodo*

I’m sure most of you have seen at least a dozen commercials from the likes various cellular service providers all advertizing the hell out of their network.  The claims often include such things as “We’re the fastest”, “We have the biggest network”, etc.  With the iPhone 3G S launch today, the big focus was speed.  Ignoring the upgraded processor and focusing on what really matters to mobile data users, the new support for higher network speeds has been heavily marketed in Apple and carrier networks’ (for this article and region: AT&T) commercials.  The average joe (or jan) will see the 7.2Mbps plastered across their screen and think to themselves that they could be using a screaming wireless network.  Oh dear digital newbie, don’t forget the ever important placement of decimal places and powers.