Heads up, T-Mobile customers: Today the Magenta carrier announced that it's expanded the coverage of its 42Mbps HSPA+ network to 11 new markets and lit up another 9 cities with its 21Mbps flavor of HSPA+. The markets that are gaining access to T-Mobile's 42Mbps network today include:
Meanwhile, these are the cities that'll begin to see 21Mbps coverage are:
It's been a while since we've seen T-Mobile flip its 21Mbps or 42Mbps switches in new cities, so we're glad to see Magenta spreading its high-speed data love to more places in the U.S. once again, especially with the recent additions of 42Mbps-capable hardware like the Galaxy S II and Amaze 4G to T-Mo's lineup. If you're in one of the aforementioned markets and have a device capable of accessing these speedy networks, don't be afraid to share your excitement with us in the comments below.
America’s Largest 4G Network Expands to Cover More Locations
T-Mobile’s 4G network is now twice as fast in 163 markets and available in 208 markets nationwide
Bellevue, Wash. — Nov. 16, 2011
2011-11-16 12:21:05
T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the company has doubled the speed of its 4G network in 11 additional markets, offering faster 4G (HSPA+ 42) to nearly 180 million Americans in 163 markets. In addition, T-Mobile expanded the reach of its nationwide 4G (HSPA+ 21) network to 9 additional markets, now covering 208 markets across the country and reaching more than 200 million people.
T-Mobile continues to expand and enhance its 4G network, providing customers with a rich mobile data experience whether they’re at home or on the go. Offering compelling 4G network speeds across a broad lineup of devices including smartphones, tablets, mobile hotspots and more, America’s Largest 4G Network® makes it possible for customers to stay connected in new and exciting ways virtually anywhere their busy lives take them.
“Our customers are taking full advantage of these faster 4G connections through services such as streaming video and audio. In fact, these services now account for more than half of the 4G device usage on our network,” said Neville Ray, chief technology officer, T-Mobile USA.
“T-Mobile is committed to delivering a fast, reliable network experience to our customers ? paired with compelling and affordable 4G devices, applications and services ? that can keep up with and enrich the busy lives of our customers.”
T-Mobile’s portfolio of more than 25 4G devices gives customers access to the content they need and desire almost instantly, whether downloading large files or streaming the latest episode of their favorite TV shows. In addition to a full portfolio of 4G devices, the company recently introduced its first smartphones capable of taking advantage of T-Mobile’s faster 4G (HSPA+ 42) network ? the Samsung Galaxy STM II and HTC AmazeTM 4G. With the introduction of these two smartphones, customers can now access rich Web content on their smartphones at speeds faster than the average home Internet connection, with average download speeds approaching 8 Mbps and peak speeds around 20 Mbps on T-Mobile’s 4G network. The company also recently introduced the T-Mobile Sonic™ 4G Mobile HotSpot, T-Mobile’s fastest mobile hotspot, providing access to T-Mobile’s 4G (HSPA+ 42) network for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices including iPad®s*, tablets, music players, gaming consoles, laptops, cameras and e-readers, among other devices, all from virtually anywhere.
T-Mobile 4G markets where HPSA+ 42 service is launching today:
Bend, Medford and Corvallis, Ore.; Benton Harbor, Mich.; Bloomington, Champaign–Urbana and Springfield, Ill.; Columbus, Ga.; Hagerstown, Md.; Montgomery, Ala; Yuba City, Calif.
T-Mobile 4G markets where HSPA+ 21 service is launching today:
Corvallis, Ore.; Decatur and Peoria, Ill.; Evansville, Ind.; Holland and Kalamazoo, Mich.; Santa Barbara, Calif; State College, Pa.; Yuba City, Calif.
