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T-Mobile Announces LTE Network

Posted by timothy on from the fertig-oder-nicht dept.

MrSeb writes "In a beautiful twist of fate, T-Mobile USA has announced that it will be launching an LTE network in 2013 using the money and AWS spectrum that it obtained from AT&T after its failed acquisition. According to T-Mobile, this upgrade comprises of a three-phase process: free up 2G spectrum, move HSPA+ to formerly 2G spectrum, and deploy LTE on formerly HSPA+ spectrum. The end result will be a much faster network that can compete with AT&T and Verizon, and download speeds of up to 74Mbps in 75% of the top 25 markets in the US. International visitors should enjoy better roaming thanks to the deployment of PCS HSPA+, too — and finally, an AT&T LTE iPhone would also work on T-Mobile's upcoming network."

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  1. The US market is really confusion by Jack+Malmostoso · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I will visit the US this summer from Europe. Can anyone point me to a link where I can get some maps/explanations about roaming in the US?
    I am horrendously confused about the US market and their current standards.
    I will come with a N9 and an iPhone so I should be fine, but I'd like to be sure ahead of the time.

  2. AT&T Merger is Still Planned by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Interesting

    The fact that this network will be compatible with AT&T's network should be a hint of what is to come.

    Mitt Romney: "I want to deregulate the job creators."

    When questioned on what he wants to deregulate, he dodged the question. To me, this means that he wants to unblock the AT&T-Tmobile merger (among many other regulatory blocks that are in the interest of people).