Is T-Mobile's 3G service rolling out nationwide in October?
According to the overactive internet rumor party line, T-Mobile is planning to take its currently limited 3G service nationwide come October. TmoNews claims -- thanks to an anonymous tipster, of course -- that on October 1st, the telco will bring speedy service to 27 of its top markets, including Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, and Miami, amongst others. Of course, right now this is pure speculation and hearsay, until we get confirmation from T-Mobile (or at least some hard evidence), we'll just have to keep our fingers and toes crossed.[Via Boy Genius Report]
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rseijas @ Jul 7th 2008 9:38AM
Although I've grown pessimistic about T-Mo's ability to get 3G rolled out in any kind of timely fashion, an October launch would fit with the data. Lots of post on other forums about minor service outages all over the country with T-Mobile. Upgrading the towers for AWS would go a long way towards explaining these outages.
7on @ Jul 7th 2008 10:59AM
I am having Txting issues in OP, KS (Sprint Country :o )
frank @ Jul 7th 2008 10:45AM
Isn't the 1700 MHz frequency supposed to penetrate walls better? If I could get better reception in my apartment and not be stuck with a H@H enabled phone, I'd be a happy little boy.
lgrunauer1 @ Jul 7th 2008 12:17PM
the real question is:
is this 3G service going to be compatible with the iphone 3G???
i'm hating the idea of having to switch to AT&T... but i'm more loyal to Apple than to T-mobile and want that 3G iphone badly!
any official news would be greatly appreciated... i'd love to be able to stay on tmob and use a 3G iphone (unlocked off course and with full 3G service, not on EDGE).
PEZ @ Jul 7th 2008 12:46PM
No.
badqat @ Jul 7th 2008 12:33PM
Good luck with Apple rolling a 1700MHz 3G radio in...because it isn't there right now.
Kumar @ Jul 7th 2008 12:57PM
Different frequencies.
Correct me if I'm wrong people, but from my understanding, you won't be able to use any other manufacturer/carrier phone for data on the T-Mobile USA 3G setup. It would also make sense to assume the Xperia is going ATT unless they do some changes to the hardware.
This is why I'm contemplating going to AT_T (no brainer if they get the SonyX1), or to sprint if they get the Touch Pro.
lgrunauer1 @ Jul 7th 2008 4:43PM
@Kumar:
Thanks for your response. That's weird though, a couple of weeks ago I was talking to a Tmob rep and he told me that they are coming out with "the Sony X1" during the summer. I didn't pay attention to his comment because I'm not interested in the X1 at all... but now that you mention it that might be the case...
I still think I'll sadly be moving to AT&T pretty soon dough... gotta get that iphone 3G.
Galen20K @ Jul 7th 2008 3:07PM
Yes I've heard Info Earlier in the Year from TMO employee's about Secret Devices underWraps that's supposedly going to Blow Away the iPhone and all the Clones coming out.
And everyThing seems to be Falling into Place, they've just taken their Time which was Hard for us BUT the Best REally IS Coming Very Soon Now, I cant WAIT to see all the Sweet New PHones they've been Developing!!!! - D
Nippero @ Jul 7th 2008 5:52PM
Whoa wtf....... whats with all the odd caps.
And employees at t-mo stores usually know nothing :|
Galen20K @ Jul 9th 2008 11:34PM
Yayyy ODd CaPs!!!!!!!!!
WHOoT!!!!!!!!!!
*RaspBerrY*
SHould be a WiLd RiDe in the FASTest 3G NeTWoRk CoUrteSy
oF T-MoBiLe this FaLL!!!
- D
maikel @ Jul 7th 2008 7:07PM
Who cares? Just a little too late.
mingkee @ Jul 7th 2008 10:45PM
another HSDPA phone will come in several weeks
upon multi market 3G launch, there'll have 2-3 smartphones will be available
bb Bold
Android based phone
Samsung phone with touchscreen
there should have a couple more 3G devices on the way
Kevin @ Jul 12th 2008 1:56PM
I've held my breath for TMO 3G, and I seriously doubt it goes national in October. For god's sake, it was supposed to come out in 2006. it's 2008 and it's in what... 2 markets?
I love TMO for their customer service. But their phone selection is getting downright ridiculous.
I'll stick to my unlocked iphone and just use the wifi when available. When TMO 3G goes National, by then I'll probably be 50 years old and won't care.
johnny @ Jul 17th 2008 1:49AM
yeah, t-mobile reps dont know shit
i happened to walk past the t-mobile store yesterday and i decided to ask an employee about the OTA; after looking on the computer in the store for a minute, he told me he didnt know what that is.. :-/