T-Mobile's faux 4G network, also known as 3G HSPA+, is receiving a major update today in 56 more markets, which should double the maximum theoretical data throughput from 21MBps to 42MBps for compatible HSPA+ devices.
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[/EMBED_YT]In addition to increasing connection speeds, T-Mobile is promising improved network capacity and reliability in the upgraded areas.
These areas are:
- Allentown, Pa.
- Anderson, S.C.
- Asheville, N.C.
- Ann Arbor, Mich.
- Baltimore, Md.
- Barnstable, Mass.
- Bellingham, Wash.
- Bloomington, Ind.
- Boise, Idaho
- Boston, Mass.
- Bremerton, Wash.
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Conn.
- Brunswick, Ga.
- Carson City, Nev.
- Charlotte, N.C.
- Charlottesville, Va.
- Chico, Calif.
- Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
- Eugene, Ore.
- Flagstaff, Ariz.
- Flint, Mich.
- Greensboro, N.C.
- Greenville, S.C.
- Harrisburg, Pa.
- Hartford, Conn.
- Indianapolis, Ind.
- Knoxville, Tenn.
- Lafayette, Ind.
- Lancaster, Pa.
- Laredo, Texas
- Lynchburg, Va.
- Manchester, N.H.
- Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.
- New Haven, Conn.
- Ogden, Utah
- Providence, R.I.
- Provo, Utah
- Raleigh-Cary, N.C.
- Redding, Calif.
- Reno-Sparks, Nev.
- Richmond, Va.
- Roanoke, Va.
- Rockford, Ill.
- Salem, Ore.
- Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
- Spartanburg, S.C.
- State College, Pa.
- Tallahassee, Fla.
- Terre Haute, Ind.
- Tucson, Ariz.
- Washington, D.C.
- Wichita Falls, Texas
- Winchester, Va.
- Winston-Salem, N.C.
- Worcester, Mass.
- York, Pa.
"America's Largest 4G Network," as T-Mobile creatively dubs itself, is now serving HSPA+42 speeds to more than 170 million people in 152 markets, according to the press release, which can be found below.
Thanks for beefing up AT-T's future network, guys - I'm sure they'll be very grateful for it.
T-Mobile’s Faster 4G Network Now Available in More Locations
America’s Largest 4G Network™ is now twice as fast in more than 150 markets, available to more than 170 million Americans
BELLEVUE, Wash. — July 13, 2011 — Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced that the company is doubling the speed of its 4G network in 56 additional markets, to reach more than 170 million people in 152 markets. T-Mobile customers now have access to T-Mobile’s faster 4G network in markets including Baltimore; Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Hartford and New Haven, Conn.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Lancaster, Pa.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Providence, R.I.; and Washington, D.C., among several others. For a full list of new markets where T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 42 4G network is available, see below.
In addition to T-Mobile customers experiencing speeds twice as fast as T-Mobile’s current 4G network on compatible devices, customers also will enjoy increased netw/ork capacity and reliability. Offering a compelling 4G experience across a broad lineup of devices, America’s Largest 4G Network™ allows customers to stay connected in new and innovative ways in more places than ever before. From downloading files to streaming video or surfing the latest social networking sites, T-Mobile’s faster network provides a richer-than-ever mobile data experience, with anytime high-speed access to the data and information customers need and desire.
“America’s Largest 4G Network is now faster than ever and continues to deliver a fast and reliable broadband experience in more places than any other carrier,” said Neville Ray, chief technology officer, T-Mobile USA. “Video streaming on T-Mobile’s network has more than tripled over the last year, and consumer demand for access to rich mobile content from anywhere continues to grow. T-Mobile is now supplying more than 170 million Americans with lightning-fast HSPA+ 42 speeds to feed that explosive demand.”
T-Mobile’s portfolio of 4G products gives customers ultra-fast access to the content they want at home or on the go. The company recently introduced the T-Mobile Rocket™ 3.0 laptop stick, its first HSPA+ 42-capable device, offering average download speeds on its HSPA+ 42 network approaching 10 Mbps, with peak speeds of 27 Mbps. T-Mobile also continues to expand its 4G device lineup with innovative 4G handsets such as the new HTC Sensation™ 4G and the upcoming T-Mobile myTouch® 4G Slide. In the last year, T-Mobile has launched more than a dozen 4G-capable smartphones, tablets and mobile broadband products, and the company expects to launch its first HSPA+ 42 smartphone later this year.
T-Mobile 4G markets where 42Mbps service is launching today:
Allentown, Pa.; Anderson, S.C.; Asheville, N.C.; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Baltimore, Md.; Barnstable, Mass.; Bellingham, Wash.; Bloomington, Ind.; Boise, Idaho; Boston, Mass.; Bremerton, Wash.; Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Conn.; Brunswick, Ga.; Carson City, Nev.; Charlotte, N.C.; Charlottesville, Va.; Chico, Calif.; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Eugene, Ore.; Flagstaff, Ariz.; Flint, Mich.; Greensboro, N.C.; Greenville, S.C.; Harrisburg, Pa.; Hartford, Conn.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Lafayette, Ind.; Lancaster, Pa.; Laredo, Texas; Lynchburg, Va.; Manchester, N.H.; Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.; New Haven, Conn.; Ogden, Utah; Providence; R.I.; Provo, Utah; Raleigh-Cary, N.C.; Redding, Calif.; Reno-Sparks, Nev.; Richmond, Va.; Roanoke, Va.; Rockford, Ill.; Salem, Ore.; Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Spartanburg, S.C.; State College, Pa.; Tallahassee, Fla.; Terre Haute, Ind.; Tucson, Ariz.; Washington, D.C.; Wichita Falls, Texas; Winchester, Va.; Winston-Salem, N.C.; Worcester, Mass.; and York, Pa.
*T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network, including increased speeds, is not available everywhere. See coverage details at T-Mobile.com.