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Ready for T-Mobile’s version of a 3G network? You might not have to wait much longer…if you’re in New York City, at least. The company spent about $4.2 billion on 120 licenses in the spectrum last year, and has meanwhile launched three phones which will work on it. We’ve heard rumors about the launch, but nothing has come to fruition. However, now we’re getting real word from people who, you know, work for T-Mobile who are confirming the company’s plans to roll out the network this spring. It will be the AWS spectrum, which stands for advanced wireless services.
“We continue to make solid progress toward our planned 3G network rollout, beginning in New York City this spring. Then during the balance of the year and into ‘09, we will continue the rollout to many other major metropolitan areas,” T-Mobile USA spokesman Peter Dobrow wrote in response to questions.
This is especially nice for those in New York City, who currently enjoy less than stellar reception from T-Mobile. Maybe the AWS spectrum will help rebuild their reputation in the area.
The idea behind AWS is that it allows phones to work on the 1.7 and 2.1 GHz spectrums, which were recently vacated.
Leap Wireless, a prepaid wireless company offering unlimited calling for a flat monthly rate, launched their own AWS phone, the UTStarcom CDM7126, just last week. Verizon, Sprint, and MetroPCS have also purchased AWS spectrum.
If anyone has T-Mobile in NYC and plans to try the AWS phones, let us know. I’d like to see if there is any upgrade in service quality.
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