As we previously reported the AT&T mobile network has been experiencing crippling upload speeds. First noted by users over the July 4th holiday weekend, according to the company a few weeks ago, the problem stemmed from an issue with their Alcatel-Lucent software used to control its entire mobile network and data thrown over it.

Sure, we knew a fix was coming, but no timescale was stated. Today AT&T announced a fix would be coming within the next few weeks.

The mobile operator noted it had begun rolling out an Alcatel-Lucent software patch that would restore uplink speeds for its high-speed data services that depended on its HSUPA technology.

AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel had this to say:

“This patch will be deployed on a phased basis over the next two to three weeks. AT&T, the exclusive U.S. provider for iPhone, said the iPhone 4, the latest Apple device, was the only smartphone that runs on its HSUPA network.

[Reuters via @MacRumors]