T-Mobile expands HSPA+, ’4G’ network to eight new markets

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This morning, in a brief press release, T-Mobile announced the expansion of its HSPA+ network to eight additional markets. The new cities include: Detroit, MI; Grand Junction, CO; Harlingen, TX; Lafayette and South Bend, IN; Montgomery, AL; Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA; and Youngstown, OH.

“With typical download speeds that are on par with or faster than competing 4G technologies, T-Mobile customers with the latest 4G devices in more than 80 metropolitan areas around the country can now enjoy blazing fast Web browsing, seamless video streaming and quicker downloads at no additional cost,” reads the press release. “Continuing the aggressive expansion of our 4G network,  T-Mobile is on pace to expand its HSPA+ footprint to reach 200 million people by the end of this year – with plans to move to faster speeds (42Mbps) in 2011.”

If you’re in the new markets, and have a G2 or myTouch 4G handset, enjoy!

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10 Comments
  • Donny

    Is it possible to move 10-20 feet and still keep T-mobiles 3G….errrr “4G” signal?

    • Anonymous

      Is it possible? Yes. I’m glad you asked the question, Verizon’s garbage ass 3G network is pissy slow with a complete dead end and their LTE “4G” network will be oversold soon before long all at a premium.

      • Darnell

        watbetchh – The only one mentioning Verizon here is you. Does T-Mobile or some related firm pay you to come here and use such language about T-Mobile’s competitor?

        Donny is likely a T-Mobile customer speaking from experience. I’m a T-Mobile customer and I’m glad the HSPA+ (not really “4G”, nobody has true “4G”) is expanding. One of the cities mentioned we’ll be visiting soon and I was very much hoping the HSPA+ would reach there before our trip.

        But just the same, T-Mobile has some signal issues, especially indoors, that simply do not occur with some other carriers. I’ve been in buildings with my own T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint devices and guess who drops dead losing signal first? Please take that back to T-Mobile and see if they can do something about improving signal penetration.

      • Anonymous

        He doesn’t need to say anything, I’m already aware of his carrier. He’s been trolling T-Mobile posts long enough

        Secondly I have no problems with in building penetration, I’ve never lost any signal on my phone by going inside of a building. Your mileage may vary.

      • Darnell

        Playing denial does not dismiss the issue or make T-Mobile customers any happier. We know the problem is true for all of us.

        Are you paid by T-Mobile or some related firm?

      • Anonymous

        First off, nobody went by the itu’s definition of 3G, so I doubt 4G is any different. At least Wimax and LTE are 4G techs, even by the ridiculously high standard set by the itu just a few weeks ago, with upgrades. HSPA+ is a 3G tech, no matter how many upgrades they give it. My question for tmobile is this: If you are calling your upgraded 3G tech 4G, what are you going to call your network when you upgrade to LTE? There is a clear difference in calling HSPA+ 4G, vs Wimax and LTE. But, the tmobile fanboys can’t see passed their envy and jealousy, to admit that. Even ATT is waiting for LTE to claim 4G.

  • Jdefoor20

    I think they left out the fact you have to have 1 hand on the cell tower to receive the new 3G, oops.. I mean 4G signal

  • SkullNBones19

    Im Feeling the love in mcallen,tx a few miles from harlingen,tx went from 3mbps to 5mbps on hd2 so even 3g devices are getting a boost

  • Darnell

    Just in time for our trip, thank you T-Mobile!

  • Jpwillis269

    Funny my “3G” iPhone 4 is getting up to 6.2 Mbps download speeds and 2 Mbps uploads in Memphis Tn on AT&T

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