Google Nexus One Gets 3G With AT&T, Visits Canada

Perhaps AT&T 3G compatibility was all that’s been holding the Nexus One back from soaring, iPhone/Droid-like sales. That’s unlikely beyond a doubt, but the Nexus One is now compatible with AT&T 3G anyway. Google announced today that it has begun selling a new version of the Nexus One that will work with AT&T’s 3G network. Up over our northern border, you’ll also be able to access hockey stats on Rogers Wireless with the newly updated Nexus One. As such, Canadians can now get Nexus Ones shipped to their home country.

While theoretically capable of being used with any provider, the unlocked Nexus One was previously relegated to 2G and EDGE.

We’re pretty sure the $530 price tag for the unlocked phone will continue to keep sales dragging, but the AT&T option should appeal to some buyers. Maybe Google can beat 135,000 units sold during its second 74 days. It did set the bar pretty low. [via Nexus One Blog]