'Operation Chokehold' Threatens AT&T Network

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Atlanta, GA | Posted: December 17, 2009

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Unsatisfied with the performance of AT&T's mobile network and coordinated through social media, a growing group of iPhone users may try to cripple the network on Dec. 18 by simultaneously using high-bandwidth applications. But Patrick Traynor, assistant professor in Computer Science, says service providers face a tremendous challenge in upgrading their networks to meet exploding demand. Source: ABC News

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  • Created By: Louise Russo
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  • Created On: Feb 9, 2010 - 4:20pm
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