T-Mobile 3G Launches Today, But Voice Only? Product launch comes with a tiny little caveat.... Yesterday we told you that T-Mobile was getting ready to finally launch their 3G wireless broadband service. The catch? Apparently the initial launch of the wireless broadband network won't allow anyone to actually use the wireless broadband network. That's right, the initial launch, which begins in NYC today, will be voice only. From the pertinent memo about the "launch" (we use that term loosely): "3G is the next generation of our wireless network, following our current GSM network. In this early phase of our network evolution, 3G is a new technology for carrying wireless voice calls and supporting existing data capabilities on our network. In future phases, this next generation network will power 'high-speed' (3G) products and services that connect customers in new and exciting ways. ... Inform customers who are interested in high-speed data that the first phase of our 3G roll out supports voice only." The company has spent $4.2 billion last year for 120 1700Mhz licenses in order to offer UMTS/HSDPA, but customers will apparently have to wait a little longer before T-Mobile joins the modern age.
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kudos:4 | Re: data may be live as well Yes. Endgadget doesn't always get everything right. Their news item was based on an unattributed leaked memo.
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Camden, TN | Oh well No one provides 3G in my area anyways. Why should they be any different. | |
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Lagrange, GA | T-Mobile.... T-Mobile, what can I say about them? Well, I have been a user since they were PowerTel, Voicestream, and now T-Mobile. What are my plans when my contract ends within the next few months? Jump ship to another provider is the plan. T-Mobile sucked us in on every renewal that they were "expanding" their network in our area, but never did. Poor coverage and false promises are the only things negative I have to say. | |
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kudos:1 | i was right Again, my suspicions were correct, carriers using 3G to relive severe congestion and add capacity, not increase any speeds. | |
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