T-Mobile has announced that it has upgraded its entire 3G network to 7.2Mbps. The timing of the reveal is convenient since Google’s Nexus One — which uses T-Mobile’s 3G frequencies — is being officially announced at a press conference happening as I type. Here’s the full 411 from Phonescoop:
Today T-Mobile announced that it has upgraded its entire 3G network to HSPA 7.2Mbps (peak speeds). That’s an improvement from 3.6Mbps, and should allow for faster wireless downloads. T-Mobile also pointed out that its 3G footprint now covers some 200 million Americans. T-Mobile also said that it plans to be the first U.S. carrier to deploy HSPA+ across its network by mid 2010. T-Mobile currently has an HSPA+ trial under way in Philadelphia. Once fully enabled, HSPA+ will offer up to 21Mbps downloads.
I’m super-psyched for HSPA+. It should be a great transition technology that will serve customers well while LTE (4G technology) is being deployed.
I'd be happy with 3mbs consistently. Hell, I'd turn Comcrap off and tether my Home network to my cell.
200 million americans?? expand damnit! stop covering NYC and LA!
@Smartguy Don't forget SF. Between those three, I'm covered. *snicker*
According to their Site, Memphis has 3g as well. Anyone know of any good sites to check data coverages?
@Ray
Aren't you the lucky one? haha. I'd jump to their network today if they had 3G coverage at my university. Oh well.
@sandrock
Check this site: http://www.dslreports.com they have a lot of different areas pertained to anything network related. Lots of good info there. Some is too technical, but most is just good.
@Smartguy Isn't your school blanketed by WiFi?
@Ray
Yeah, but I think they boot everyone off every fifteen minutes. However, I have heavily considered that when leaning towards TMobile. I'm never gonna say never…but this ATT stuff can't go on. I will have to wait until after CES (I hope you do write ups on that thing) and see all the new gadgets and announcements before I make a move. Might have to wait til MacWorld.
@Smartguy You down with Verizon?
https://rpad.tv/2010/01/05/google-nexus-one-coming…