(Updated) Woah, T-Mobile Has A Website Ready For An HSPA+ Phone?

By July 27, 2010 12:58 pm EST Comments (210)


UPDATE: We’ve just been sent the following image below from one of our sources. Check below for more teasing regarding this upcoming phone!

Update 2: Thanks to one of our Twitter followers, it was the folks over at PhoneScoop where our source first noticed this link! Not sure how we didn’t catch this earlier but hey we’re catching it now!

Update 3: The most important is of course the one you may already know if you have looked at the comment section. The source code for this website indicates the “Vanguard” is indeed the device that will become the first HSPA+ T-Mobile phone. The Vanguard is also known as the Vision/G1/Blaze/Unicorn.

We’re not really sure what to make of this, but one of our eagle eyed forum members found a link to an existing T-Mobile site offering signups for notifications regarding their upcoming HSPA+ device. Unfortunately we don’t know where the link originated from or who to credit for the find but in this case, we’re just happy someone found it and that we can pass it on to you. Of course, no device is actually posted, instead just a placeholder for a future device. I suppose we can read into this a little and say that it looks as though the phone will be something large, without keyboard, possibly an EVO or Droid X competitor judging by the fake image. However, we’re just guessing here and its very likely it could be anything…but with this site, rumors are going to run rampant anyway so why not contribute to the fun! Come on HSPA+ phones!

Hit the link here!

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  • Wilma Flintstone

    it’s the vision. I’d be hyped if it had a 4.3 inch screen. I’ve been spoiled by the HD2′s screen. Coming from a Nokia 3220 with no touch and a less than 1 inch screen to an HD2 with full touch with a 4.3 inch screen was a huge jump for me and I’m not going back. Gotta have at least a 4 inch screen now and a ffc. Emerald still shining bright in my book.

    • john

      Take a look @ this, it’s from someone who’s better at photoshop than me, but interesting

      http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/4027/3gnew.png

      • TMOprophet

        yeah but for that to line up they had to use a mirrored image, which wont fly when they go to put the actual image of the phone in.

  • MAB

    Will definitely called G-”something”.

    “Get news on the first HSPA + smartphone from T-Mobile and the latest smartphone in the G series.”

    Taken straight from the source code.

    • t-swaggr

      Where i cant seem to find that in the source code??

      • MAB

        Check the source of the “Thank You For Registering” page once you register for info.

    • J. Edgar Hoover

      Nice catch. :)

      • atlantian

        yeah good catch taken straight from code
        meta http-equiv=”Content-Type” content=”text/html; charset=UTF-8″ />
        meta name=”keywords” content=”HSPA +, Smartphone, G1″ />
        meta name=”description” content=”Get news on the first HSPA + smartphone from T-Mobile and the latest smartphone in the G series.” />

  • Joe

    it’s the iphoneeee :)

    • Omeer

      Yeah because Apple is dying to make HSPA+ compatible iPhones rather than CDMA versions of it for Verizon. Also because almost every possible source is saying that the first HSPA+ won’t be an android based phone but it’ll be an iPhone. The iPhone is being dubbed as the G1 blaze/vanguard/etc. You freaking douche, at least think before you type. Jeebus Christ!

  • http://www.nickbreezy.com Nick

    I’d have to agree with Wilma. my next phone will have to be as beautiful and sleek as my hd2.
    kinda wish i would’ve waited before i upgraded last month but its all good. I’m pretty satisfied with what I’ve got right now and we’ll still benefit from the hspa!

  • currator

    i thought we were not going to feed the troll ok guys dont feed the troll let them comment but just skip those comments

  • tortionist

    Hey, as long as it has SWYPE, it might be worth it.

    • ennTOXX

      *bump*

  • Rilesman

    Looks kindof like the Droid 2….and with the connection cover on the side. Just saying….pretty sure it is the HTC Vision.

  • Mikail

    peace of crap …slide keyboard …crap crap ..garbage

  • odiots

    Device has a theoretical peak capability of 14.4 Mbps

    • Jayridius

      I saw that too. So does this means its not a true HSPA+ device? So when T-Mob goes to 42 Mbps next year, this won’t be able to take advantage of it. Not a deal breaker in my book. Maybe they haven’t figured out the antennas or a true HSPA+ radio draws too much power. Curious. Still looking forward to the device.

  • badaphooko01

    I wish we had conformation on the screen size. I am pretty happy with my Vibrant but would like a phone with uma since I do not get reception in my house. I have 2 days left to return the phone and don’t know what to do. I can care less about higher speeds since where I live in North Georgia we only get 3g at the moment. After having the Vibrant, I could not have anything less than a 4″ screen.

  • ObsceneJesster

    Isn’t a HSPA+ device pointless when were not even maxing our current phones out at 7.2 Mb’s. Until HSPA+ speeds can constantly hit over 8 Mb/s then having a HSPA+ device is pointless.

    • ennTOXX

      you think the wheel was invented because we had the buggy/wagon/car/(insert here)?

      create the devices, the rest will follow…

  • ObsceneJesster

    From the HTML source: Hostname: first-hspa-smartphone.t-mobile.com
    Server: SIDEKICK-WEB04
    IP: 63.131.147.59
    Time: 7/27/2010 12:58:05 PM
    Application ID: vanguard_/LM/W3SVC/74/ROOT-1-129247203074752470
    Framework Version: 0.4.1007.439

    • TMOprophet

      I think they took it out, I am looking right now and the Vanguard name is missing.

  • David

    I have a novel idea….why don’t we wait to hype HSPA until Tmobile can perfect 3G in major metropolitan areas. I live 30 miles west of Chicago (not a rural area by any stretch) and receive Edge over 90% of the time. I would settle for consistent 3G speeds.

    • Ummm…

      Then something is wrong with your phone. I live in the western burbs, as well as travel all over the Chicagoland area, and I’m most always pulling in HSPA if not 3G. Get your phone checked out.

    • umm

      30 miles west is not a major metropolitan area, especially elgin or huntly or whatever is out that way.

  • jose

    i thought HSPA+ was 21mbps?

    • David

      Technically and theoretically yes, but those aren’t the kind of speeds you can expect.

  • chotpy

    LOL they changed the source code! ahaha!

  • Nokia N900USER

    If the shape of the phone is what’s up here as a picture, then I can only guess that this is not a slider with keyboard. It looks more like a touchscreen only phone based on the thickness. Looking at the bottom left of the image, I can speculate this phone has a kickstand.
    For iphone fans: Sorry!!! wait till next year. This is more of a T-mobile’s version of HTC Evo with Gingerbread.

    Now I could be wrong since every smart phone T-mobile releases from now on will be HSPA+ capable so HTC Vanguard and Emerald will both be HSPA+

    • JermaineJacksonhair

      “T-mobile’s version of HTC Evo with Gingerbread”

      My dream phone. Love the EVO, hate Sprint. C’mon, give me something good SOON tmobile. I hate this iphone, and I don’t wanna spend 500 on a vibrant now.

  • DON_58

    I really hope the Vision/Blaze/Vanguard is a 5 row qwerty.

    • jose

      they showed it last week…its only got 4 rows.

  • ObsceneJesster

    It’s the Vanguard. Those that didn’t see my previous post here it is again. T-Mobile just changed it though. LOL

    From the HTML source: Hostname: first-hspa-smartphone.t-mobile.com
    Server: SIDEKICK-WEB04
    IP: 63.131.147.59
    Time: 7/27/2010 12:58:05 PM
    Application ID: vanguard_/LM/W3SVC/74/ROOT-1-129247203074752470
    Framework Version: 0.4.1007.439

  • jeff

    it would be great if it is an Evo or X, but doesn’t TMO always kinda fall short. i just got the Vibrant, but would love the EVO. But holding out for a disappointment would be maddening. on the other hand if they come through i am SOL.

  • jeff

    another question(s) i have is will it cost more for the enhanced phone service like the EVO on sprint, and what about battery on the HSPA+ network?

    • Nokia N900USER

      I dont think T-mobile will charge more for HSPA+. Expect internet to be 30 dollars as usual. As far as battery goes, the network speed doesnt drain much. What drains battery is processor in combination with OS and screen light.

      • jeff

        yes, i agree the processor will drain more, but also look at battery life from edge to 3G its a HUGE difference.

  • wojax2

    anybody can plainly see, the image looks like the Evo, and hence its an Evo type device. consider the manufacture(htc), and also consider how Sprint, hyped there new large screen device and their 4g network phone. the name VISION ought to give away the size of the screen(i think) this is prob not the slide-out keyboard phone, its too big and slim. this phone will be tmos evo equivalent.i gaurantee it. just look at the bump on the back of the phone..can you say kickstand!?

  • whodat

    haha, they remove everything that said vanguard

  • Jason Bonham

    How many idiots does it take to speculate endlessly on something the source code has already been spotted for, then complain and whine like children when it’s actually revealed. The Tmonews product anticipation and “righteous disappointment” is officially played out. Now hush up. You know it’s the Vanguard, which is the phone you saw an image of earlier.

  • Barry

    Cdhu^

  • 2FR35H

    LOL Vanguard aka Vision/G1 blaze/ or UNICORN? really this was a name considered? lol

    • iluvhatemail

      oh god, I want a Tmobile Unicorn so bad

  • socalfrank

    What if it’s an iPhone?

  • kurtis

    myTouch HD .. go here for a picture!
    http://img130.imageshack.us/i/imag0010wk.jpg

    • kurtis

      EDIT: here is the link again

      http://img130.imageshack.us/i/imag0010wk.jpg/

      • joshuakprice1

        Whoa, where did you get that image? If it’s real, this would be an interesting update to this story.

      • kurtis

        a friend who is a T-mobile employee :-)

      • kurtis

        I have a picture of the back of the phone too.. i’ll post that later

      • juan

        that’s gotta be it, the shape and the button on the bottom/side.

        prepare for flood of disappointment comments lol

      • VIBRANT/HD2 USER

        look interesting to say the least. screen looks bigger than 3. 7in, let’s see how this plays out. thanks for the pic.

    • kurtis

      here is the back photo of the myTouch HD

      http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2614/imag0011p.jpg

  • drmosh

    It’s either:

    1. iphone
    2. winmo7 phone launch

    • NokiaN900User

      Read posts. It is not an iphone (this might happen next year).
      It is not also a WinMo 7 phone (AT&T will be the first to premier it followed by Verizon then T-mobile). Check roadmap on here and you will see two phones that are definitely WinMo 7, one by HTC and another by Samsung. While we’re at it, throw LG in the mix.

  • TMOprophet

    i really hope its windows phone 7. i would sign a 3 year contract if i had too. i can’t stop thinking
    about the os.its driving me nuts. tmobile please don’t cripple this phone with Android. plz

    • NokiaN900User

      There will be another samsung phone with winMo 7 and also another HTC with WinMo 7 at the end of the year (check roadmap on here) so no worries.

  • TMOprophet

    I wonder if the G1 Blaze will be the first in a new line of sidekick phones?

  • RPTmo

    At Tmobile the announcement will be made within 2-3 weeks. We are working out the things with the network that can not be published. I have inside information and will post it here soon.

    • J-Hop2o6

      whats the things u guys are working on with the network? HSPA+ related? or something else?

  • Wilma Flintstone

    come now people, don’t build up the hype too much to where when Tmo releases the vangaurd which is what this device is, you’ll get disappointed. It already had vangaurd in the sourcecode and I doubt that this is the Sidekick twist/emerald so vangaurd it is.

  • Barry

    Nah the image up top is wider and boxier than that pic posted and whatever is jetting out up top would be on the wrong side in the pic.

  • ennTOXX

    as long as it’s not even remotely like the slide all will be good
    more android less sense…

    • Wilma Flintstone

      it’s EXACTLY like the slide. *GASP* O.O

  • Barry

    agreed I think we’re over analyzing as usual.

  • Em2drvr03
    • J1

      Nice dig dude.. albeit @Kurtis gave a link to that photo.. the link to the article is much appreciated.. Tmobile is playing offense, and I’m loving it!!!

  • J1

    Wtf now this device is supposed to be a rival to the evo and x, well I hope we get the european version that:

    1) bakes scones in the morning
    2) auto-drives my car on the left side of the road, even though I live the u.s.
    3) has wireless connectivity to skynet and nasa

    Anything less would be a TOTAL DEAL-BREAKER smfh.. lol

    Seriously though, I’m anxiously anticipating more concrete info about this device, as I’m so tempted to buy the vibrant to hold me over til nov.. decisions.. decisions.. this is a great time to be a Tmobile u.s.a. customer..

  • swoosh042507

    G1 blaze it is …that’s the name if the mystery device ..I’m trying to get better pics and possibly some specs or a spec sheet…stay tuned

  • mailman13877

    I hope this phone isn’t another failure for TMO but based on their history it will be that lame slide out keyboard phone.Talk bout living up to the hype huh?Evooo ftw.

    • J1

      Did you check out the link that @Em2drvr03 provided?.. if so what do you think?

  • RPTmo

    You all will be suprised of what it really is…wait and see!
    More fun to be announced next week

    • J1

      “What it really is” hmmm.. why after I read that did I think iphone smh.. damn iSteve and his subliminal advertising.. lol

    • J-Hop2o6

      surprised of what it really is? so is the Vanguard the myTouch HD or the HTC Vision? or neither one?

  • George
  • RonnyHerts

    Its pretty funny but there are 2 people on here including me that know what the phone is. Your forum here is greatly watched by many people from t_mob. A lot can not be said. Thanks have fun guessing

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  • Barry

    Ok apparently this MyTouch HD thing seems to have legs. kinda looks like a nexus which isn’t a bad thing. and I’ll start it up the speculations right now. Take a look at the pic from the link above..Is that a ffc I see to the right of the earpiece :-O lol people may finally have their precious ffc lmao loving T-Mobile’s aggression right now bring it on.

  • Barry

    Yo David and Co (no offense to the other authors) I think we need a new article covering this mystery device : )

  • Solo
    • Em2drvr03

      kinda late

  • Wilma Flintstone

    Ok it’s the Mytouch HD. Time to Kill the Hype and get ready to preorder if you want it.

  • Tony

    I think it is the Mytouch 3G HD, For starters the “will shape your next generation. Yours.” is a Hint at MY?

    Then i looked up the source code and within the source i found URLS that have Mytouch all over it. MytouchButton, mytouchupgrade etc…

    My guess it’s the Mytouch HD.

  • bigc17

    I think that t-mobile is gonna release some more big information about the new phone tommorrow because if u look at each story on th hspa+ phone on this website, each good story with better and solid info is 4 days apart……here is the proof:

    * July 21st – T-Mobile announces a hspa+ phone for the summer via twitter

    * July 25th – A good pic of tje htc visio/g1 blaze was released with tmo branding

    * July 29th – Hopefully another good piece of phone info will be released

    • David

      I don’t know if the 4 day apart span is accurate though, its possible though I can’t say for sure that one of these stories might have dropped late on one particular day and then I got to the next morning or something of that nature. I’d have to look back through the days the first drafts were started to see if the 4 day span is accurate.

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