30
Oct
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PSA: Google Clarifies Nexus 4 Support For HSPA+42, Updates Play Store Pages Accordingly

Posted by in AT&T, News, Nexus 4, T-Mobile

When the Nexus 4 was announced yesterday, there was a bit of confusion regarding its HSPA+ support for faster HSPA+42 speeds offered by companies like T-Mobile. The Device Play Store pages showed HSPA+21, but T-Mobile's press release claimed the faster HSPA+42, also known as DC-HSPA+ (dual-cell). Did that mean that T-Mobile customers needed to get a special variant of the Nexus? The answer is no, but the inaccuracy surely puzzled some.

Google just cleared up the confusion and updated the Device Play Store with the right data. Both the 8GB and 16GB pages now correctly mention HSPA+42:

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If you're a customer of T-Mobile, AT&T, or a myriad of related MVNOs, buy the new Nexus without fear when it becomes available November 13th.

12
Jul
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T-Mobile Doubles "4G" Network Speeds To HSPA+42 In 56 More Markets - Check If You're In One Of Them

Posted by in 4G, News, T-Mobile
Last Updated: July 13th, 2011

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.

In addition to increasing connection speeds, T-Mobile is promising improved network capacity and reliability in the upgraded areas.

These areas are:

  1. Allentown, Pa.
  2. Anderson, S.C.
  3. Asheville, N.C.
  4. Ann Arbor, Mich.
  5. Baltimore, Md.
  6. Barnstable, Mass.
  7. Bellingham, Wash.
  8. Bloomington, Ind.
  9. Boise, Idaho
  10. Boston, Mass.
  11. Bremerton, Wash.
  12. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Conn.
  13. Brunswick, Ga.
  14. Carson City, Nev.
  15. Charlotte, N.C.
  16. Charlottesville, Va.
  17. Chico, Calif.
  18. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
  19. Eugene, Ore.
  20. Flagstaff, Ariz.
  21. Flint, Mich.