Ladies and Gentlemen, may we present you with…3G
Up to this point, this is the most official statement (whether internal or publicly) T-mobile has made regarding 3G. Here is what we know: We can expect 3G in New York City sometime in May, and will have UMTS networks up and running in the following markets by the end of the year.
New York City
Austin
NJ and Long Island
Las Vagas
Minneapolis
Miami
Dallas
Chicago
Houston
Philadelphia
Denver
Detroit
Orlando
Kansas city
Atlanta
Los Angeles
New England
Portland
Sacramento
San Diego
Seattle
Washington DC
San Francisco
Birmingham
Memphis
Tampa
Phoenix
We can expect more news on this to come next week. Like always, TMoNews will bring you everything you need to know regarding T-mobile.
Thank you everyone that sent this one in.
April 17th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
is this the order that they will be released?
and what is the time frames for each of these places?
April 18th, 2008 at 12:22 am
let me light my cigarette,,,,I think I just came.
April 18th, 2008 at 6:54 am
Meh. Not one damn Ohio city… Methinks it’s time to consider the death star.
April 18th, 2008 at 7:19 am
[...] TmoNews is to be trusted than it looks like NYC will be the first to tap into T-Mobile’s 3G network [...]
April 18th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Jake,
New York should see 3G up and running by the end of May, while sources tell me that the 24 other markets should see it by the end of June. We think that may be a bit ambitious, but we are rooting for T-mobile regardless. They have never been one to go half-assed on something, so maybe it is true; 3G in the top 25 markets by the end of June. We will bring you more on this next week.
TMoNews
April 18th, 2008 at 7:56 am
ARE YOU SURE???
if so, we all are pretty surprised!
but the 3G phone selection is not looking good, only 6263 is better
April 18th, 2008 at 9:48 am
As long as 3G (UMTS) is available by the end of July in Detroit, and the T-Mobile Shadow II is 3G (UMTS) enabled, and it released late July, early August, I will be alright.
April 18th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
CRUNCHGEAR, Thank you sooooo much for stating whats already been said. I love the fact, that no one here is smart enough to read and understand the article on their own, so you’re stepping in and explaining it to us—in the EXACT same words too! Dont ever leave us! We love you!
PS> do you do highschool/college homework tutoring as well?
April 18th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Okay so now all I have to do is wait for a nice 3g WinMo phone from T-Mo and I’m good to go…..Please T-Mo don’t release a high speed network to the public and give us crappy incapable phones to go with it…..
April 18th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
hi,
i am from germany and will fly to ny in 3 weeks … i am sad that i can use my notebook only via gprs …
umts is available in germany near everywhere. maybe i have some luck and it will be available when i am in ny.
byebye and greetings from germany
sk
April 18th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
To Pimpin: Dude light me up one too!
Data plan here i come! WOOHOO! Cant wait hopefully Phoenix is not the last place to get it like on the list! Shadow II you will be mine!
April 19th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
BTW San Antonio is included in the austin market launch.
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:46 pm
The next sidekick better be 3G capable
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:12 pm
That’s fake.
well the list of cities at least.
FYI:new england is not a city.
April 23rd, 2008 at 1:45 am
lmao @ shawn saying new england is not a city
do a lil research buddy, there’s more than one new england.
This should be great, I’d love to get a new kick with 3G.
NY all day baby.
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:28 pm
to #14
it’s by markets, not city
April 29th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
i dont know the order but work is on full speed in las Vegas. It should be on air in 2 months.
April 30th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Does anyone know what the frequency will be?
April 30th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Hmmmmm…New England????? Thats a pretty big area, let’s hope my corner is one of those “New England” Cities. Totally psyched though…waiting for it long enough to arrive now - I need to get rid of that Sprint card in my notebook…
April 30th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Damn. Houston is #9. If it we get it by June that will be just in time for a 3G iPhone. (Assuming it doesn’t take 2 months for an unlock)
May 1st, 2008 at 8:34 am
@Ryan: 3g iPhone will not work on T-Mobile’s 3g network.
As for everyone else, its live in NYC today. At least Brooklyn and Manhattan.
May 1st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I still have no idea why if the Nokia 6263 was tested in Boise, Idaho in October-November 2007, there will be no planned 3G coverage there. We do have a big call center here for T-mobile, hence the testing. Anybody know?
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Guys, has anyone had any experience with 3G in NY yet? What are the speeds?
May 5th, 2008 at 10:37 am
DALLLLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAHH!!! now to get a phone with umts 1700 band..16m color..wifi..touch..good design..samsung f480 wouldve been perfect if it had those..i would have bought it on the spot T_T
May 14th, 2008 at 8:27 am
@Gary
How do you know it will not work on T-Mobile’s 3G service? It works on T-Mobile’s EDGE service just fine. If you are referring that the 3G is currently voice only then yes it will not work for the data portion, but once phase two is completed and it supports data, then I don’t see why not.
May 24th, 2008 at 2:16 am
I’ve been using an unlocked Vodafone Motorola E 1000 on T-mobile over 3 years since Vodafone went 3G in November 2004. I’m hoping I can download an updated browser & also T-mobile will have video calls on their 3G network like Vodafone has in London. The video calls are great in London on the Vodafone network. I’m hoping we can make video calls in New york on T-mobile’s new 3G network.
Shayne
May 27th, 2008 at 2:54 am
What frequency does T-Mobile’s 3G use? I’m rather interested, as I have a Nokia e61i that I’d love to use with 3G in the US. Does anyone know?
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:15 pm
T-Mobile’s 3G is going to be on 1700 mHz, which is different from all other 3G networks out there. Meaning, everyone will have to buy a new phone.