Earlier this month we posted an article about some information that had come to us regarding an October 1 launch date for nationwide 3G. We wrote it with a grain of salt but we definitely had high hopes for this to be true. This poster, taped (poorly we might add) on the wall outside a meeting is our glass slipper, our unwavering proof of a date that will live in T-mobile infamy. Mark your calenders folks, October 1. Wake up, walk outside and breathe that 3G air. Well only if you live in one of the launch cities, so sorry T-mobile fans in Omaha, Des Moines and Providence. We’ll be thinking of you while enjoying improved voice quality and high speed data access. Now, where is that pesky Android phone? T-mobile 3G FAQ
Update: We’re devoted to bringing T-mobile users T-mobile news, but not as devoted as MobileCrunch. It looks like they bugged T-mobile’s marketing/press office and overheard this conversation*:
“Hey Bob – we’ve finally set the date for when we’ll be launching 3G services in 27 launch markets. Should we write a press release?”
“Write a press release? Pah! We’ve got paper and tape!”
*Sense of humor required
Yes!!
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I live exactly between boston and providence does this mean im not gonig to have 3G
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What 3G band will this be on??? I’d love a new Nokia E71 but a Tmo version ain’t out yet! Once this is live, Nokia will surely jump on it!
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I am not ready, but I am using
DSL-like speed on lappy everywhere for $20 is simply a steal!
laptop users in these markets, grab total internet, and data card from Stelera!
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out2l8, T-Mobile utilizes AWS 1700/2100 (aka US2100) for 3G
this is kinda unique
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On the poster “are you ready”
Well i sure am !!!! just put out some great 3g phone and we are all set !!
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nationwide 3G in spring supposedly
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WOOO WWHHOOOOO!!! It’s about time to see that date officially set on some sort of T-Mobile paper! Now bring it! Nokia E71 or E66 or even some N Series!! Where’s this info on Android? Or these 5 megapixal camera Samsungs that are 3G! Or better yet anyone have anymore info on the BB Bold 9000?!?! is it still September?
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I’m looking forward more to the Android phone, which I hope actually comes at the same time.
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What about Cincinnati?
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I’ll be happy as long as the 3G phones have Wi-Fi w/ Hotspot@Home. Im only hoping they have a better selection than their “flagshit” sorry— flagship Sony Ericsson.
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i live in new york and already have it, but to the rest of the contry, weve been waiting for 2 yrs for this and it is our fu&*^ time to enjoy this thing. and for all you people that switched for the iphone, instinct and whatever the hell vzw has, f-off ******* sit in the corner like good little traitors.
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Detroit is set for a 10/1/08 release. as for the Android phone we were told it was suppose to be released on Halloween but it has been moved to sometime in November
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dose any one know if it will be in San Luis obispo(slo) Ca.?
Reply plz
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Cool,
I actually just sold my iphone 3g on ebay and ported back to T-Mobile. Two weeks with AT&T was enough. So it is good to hear some news on T-Mobile’s 3g front.
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Awesome…are we going to have to pay more for 3G or is it still the $20/mth extra?
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I Agree exactly what T1 Connect Said, AMen BRotha’!!!!
- D
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This is great news. Do you think that the streaming ports on their 3g phones will be opened. Can we finally stream videos?
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It is entirely possible that they are referring to a 3G launch with DATA. We’ve not heard much out here in the wilderness but there have been some rumblings about it.
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they already have some phones that can stream like the 6263 but i haven’t tried it
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the moto rokr e8 steams video on edge no buffering
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to reply some questions
1. if you’re in the “markets”, and plan to use smartphone and/or tethering, get total internet or bb now to guarantee $20 even after the price hike
2. no problem with streaming video (zoovision, wmv, real or mobile youtube, slingplayer), just use it discreetly not to make too much burden
3. leave p2p job to landline, att stated will kick data customers which runs p2p out, http://www.wirelessweek.com/article.aspx?id=161790
4. it’s NOT 2100, it’s AWS, aka NA1700, US2100, in short, except the spec states it has AWS support, 3G phones from Europe and Asia will not work
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how strong could the signal be… like how many miles from chicago towers will the 3g signal be recieveble.. talking about suburbs or areas 30 miles away
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I would imagine given the previous carrier launches in Chicago that the metropolitan area is included in the initial launch. The suburbs are as much a part of the city as the city itself.
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What does that poster say before the “Are you ready” words?
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to smoku
3G reception is generally same as GSM1900, it may be better a little bit
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i have a 3g phone in the places that i good and bad signal strength on my wing i get the same signal strength on my 3555 but the net is faster on the 3555
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other than 3555 and T639 (I wouldn’t recommend, the 3G reception is bad), I have 2 data cards from Stelera (UMTS ISP), the speed is really good, fast like DSL
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I’m using an unlocked AT&T Q9h on Tmo b/c Tmo windows mobile devices BLOW!! Even when 3G gets to Miami/Ft Lauderdale, I’ll stay with this phone until Tmo can come out with something at least equal if not better. DASH II is not it. Anyone hear if the Velocity 111 will make it to Tmo? (www.velocitymobile.com).
Thanks!
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sooo.. Schaumburg suburb of chicago should still hopefully maybe see signal from towers in chicago…??..
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Im talking about streaming on the 5.99 plan. When i try with my 6263 it says no response. Will 3g resolve this?
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it’s port matter, not whatever G
but do you think $20 for HSDPA is a good price (tethering supprted)?
att is $15, but tethering is not allowed
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a t-mo customer rep said tmo-usa is picking up Sony Xperia in sep/oct… Don’t know if it’s ture or not…
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Infamy isn’t the right word to use. Infamy has the connotation of having a bad quality or reputation.
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The $15 for normal phones on at&t, for PDAs and Smartphones the data costs $30/month. Which is a bit high considering they cap it at 5GB/month.
If the Xperia comment is true that would be great! I would think it would clash with the TyTN II that just passed the FCC tho that has T-mo 3G…
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[...] of TmoNews caught the poster above which shows T-Mobile’s 3G network will start working on October 1st [...]
I had already planned on getting the Sony Xperia months ago when I learned the specs. that it supported the 1700 bandwith. There arn’t many phones out there that support 1700.
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Will the Blackberry Curve (8320) Support these speeds?
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I’m lookin at that poster…and I see the little chicago area marked…however I also see a little blip on the screen that LOOKS to be where Indianapolis is….but Indianapolis isn’t on the list
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@ Remz:
No, the 8320 does not support 3G.
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why wont it be anywhere near ohio
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Omaha, that’s funny. T-Mobile isn’t in Nebraska at all.
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No UMA handoff to 3G. You’ll have to get a 3G phone and then get T-Mobile@Home separately.
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3G status icon is lit on my W90i Nokia in Chicago. Has been for a few weeks now. Something is definitely on in Chicago already.
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i am wondering why they say it’s nation wide when it’s not it’s only up and running in the markets listed. looks like most of the country won’t get 3g phones or the 3g service.
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W90i Nokia? what phone is that???
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SEATTLE!!!! but will the HTC Touch Pro be 3G capable tho??
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Whatever.
A. All other carriers been offereing high speed/3G net for at least over a year. We should be tearing down the T-mo gates, not celebrating.
B. And what does it matter this year if there isn’t a single decent phone to use the data on? Their first 2 3G phones and NEITHER are PDA-phones. yeah, because I so badly want T-zones on 3G. Stupid.
The Xperia, if they get it is like 6 months behind all the other ‘it’ phones. At&t gets the Blackberry Bold first. Us T-mo useers get stupid junk like Sidekick 2008. whoopity doo.
By the time T-mo has decent phones and a full coverage, all the other carriers will be implementing 4G.
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you obviously care your here.besides why don’t u blame the feds their still using the aws bands t-mo already purchased so please shut the %@?! up if u don’t know.the big diff you’ll see though will be the quality of data just look at the uk
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Lets just hope that some decent phones will come into Tmobile. Im interested to see what this Samsung 5 mp phone is going to be.
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