LJS article

Attention iPhone users — AT&T’s 3G network is now available in Lincoln and Omaha.

The data transmission network was switched on at midnight Tuesday in the two cities and is fully operational.

3G will allow iPhone users and AT&T subscribers with other phones that have browsers to connect to the Internet at DSL speeds, a much faster connection than the “Edge” data transmission system previously in place, said Ben Nguyen of AT&T SouthPointe.

3G also penetrates buildings far better than the previous connection, he said.

The 3G network in eastern Nebraska only covers the major cities, Nguyen said.

“It’s just going to be Lincoln and Omaha,” he said. “When you get out into the smaller places, it’s not going to be there. But it’s going strong in Lincoln.”

it averages 6 X faster than the edge network here at work. Faster than the wireless

nice little testing website http://www.testmyiphone.com/

Forum link with lots of info.

Just thought I would post this helpful car maintenance tip for the Omaha BorK readers that missed the comments from the EP post a while back (hat tip and special thanks to Ray).

Guy at the tire place: We fixed your flat, and you need $250 to fix a leaky valve in your engine.
Me: I don’t trust the engine work prices at tire places, but thanks anyway.

*Later that month at Haver’s service center*

Me: Something is leaking in there!!1!!1
Rick at Haver’s: Not to the extent that you would sink money into your car with over 140K on it.
Me: I LOVE YOU.

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