T-Mobile USA, Inc. has taken the first commercial step in the rollout of its third generation (3G) wireless network by launching its UMTS/HSDPA network in New York City. The rollout will continue towards the rest of the year.
T-Mobile’s 3G network supports voice and data services consistent with available service and handset offerings. Customers using a 3G-capable handset from T-Mobile will also experience faster data speeds when accessing the web, or downloading content from the T-Mobile t-zones content portal.
In the coming months, T-Mobile plans to offer its first HSDPA device, along with new and compelling data-centric, all-in-one devices that help make the most of T-Mobile’s high-speed data network.
As the 3G service rolls out in targeted major markets, T-Mobile will continue to build upon its T-Mobile HotSpot Wi-Fi network and its nationwide voice and data network, to empower customers to effortlessly stay connected using the best available network.
Originally posted on May 6, 2008 @ 8:50 am