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While browsing AT&T’s website trying to find more information about the new $30 iPhone data plan (some sites are reporting that AT&T removed the 200 SMS messages), I came across the “AT&T Coverage Viewer” and decided to see just how much AT&T had expanded its 3G coverage.

I really wish I hadn’t. As the screen shot below shows, AT&T’s 3G service ends about 100 feet from my house (the pin on the map).

What’s even more annoying is that the 3G “deadzone” extends until the very end of my neighborhood. By about another 200 feet. In fact, my neighborhood is the only inhabited area within a 5 mile radius that isn’t covered by 3G.

I’m going to be quite angry if AT&T makes me pay an extra $10 (above the old $20) for a faster data network that I won’t even be able to use. Thankfully, the iPhone can still fall back to EDGE when not in a 3G area.

Update: It looks like Fullerton and Brea (where I spend most of my non-summer time) are fully covered, a small consolation.

AT&T’s website has “leaked” information about iPhone 2.0, the 3G-capable iPhone rumored to be released in June. These images are in no way difficult to find, and anybody with an AT&T wireless account can log in to their web site and choose their phone.

The screen shots below are from my AT&T account showing the supposed “iPhone Black.”

Knowing what I do about Apple, “iPhone Black” doesn’t really seem like a name they will stick with. But seeing as Apple went with MacBook Air for their new ultra-portable notebook, “iPhone Black” might be here to stay.

Regardless of what Apple decides to name the new iPhone, I’ll still be purchasing one. The 3G speeds (confirmed), GPS, increased storage, and better camera (rumored) will make the new iPhone something that I’ve got to have.