T-Mobile just announced the expansion of the company’s 4G network and unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G. The device features a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor and will be the third smartphone to take advantage of the carrier’s 4G HSPA+ 42 network. The handset is expected to be available later this year, with additional details set to be revealed closer to its release. T-Mobile has doubled the speed of its 4G HSPA+ network in 12 additional markets, offering faster HSPA+ 42 to 184 million Americans in 175 total markets. Additionally, the company’s HSPA+ 21 network has been expanded to nine additional markets, now covering 217 markets across the country. Lastly, the carrier also announced the new IP-based Bobsled group messaging app, which allows users to communicate for free across various devices, countries, and mobile carriers. Read on for the list of new cities.
Expanded 4G HSPA+ 21 markets include:
- Jackson, TN,
- Longview, TX,
- Lubbock, TX,
- Michigan City, IN,
- Midland, TX,
- Modesto, CA,
- Shreveport, LA,
- Stockton, CA,
- Tyler, TX
New 4G HSPA+ 42 Mbps markets include:
- Beaumont, TX,
- Longview, TX,
- Michigan City, IN,
- Midland, TX,
- Modesto, CA
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Naples, FL
- Punta Gorda, FL (including Port Charlotte)
- Sandusky, OH
- Shreveport, LA
- Stockton, CA
- Tyler, TX.
