Samsung T819, one of T-Mobile USA’s 3G phones
T-Mobile USA has announced today the availability of its 3G services in the “entertainment capital of the world” - which of course is Las Vegas. So, T-Mobile subscribers by the city is lit and casinos can now enjoy 3G speeds of their compatible phones.
T-Mo said it had invested more than $ 37.5 million for the expansion of Las Vegas 3G network, and that it would continue to invest money to bring next-generation technology to more cities and areas from all over the United States. In early 2009, at least 20 new U.S. markets should be able to benefit from speeds of T-Mobile’s 3G network.
“Customers in Las Vegas are already accustomed to reliable and robust service from T-Mobile, which is even better with this additional network availability. This investment in today’s 3G networks also the foundation to help customers closer to his family and friends in new and exciting way, “said Neville Ray, Senior Vice President, engineering activity, T-Mobile USA.
In addition to expanding its 3G network, T-Mobile will also come up with new 3G phones. For example, the carrier said that its first HSDPA handset would be available pretty soon, even if it did not let out more details about it. As far as we know, the mobile phone can be Sony Ericsson TM506, a clamshell codenamed Sony Ericsson Bella and approved by the FCC in June. Sure, the fourth largest U.S. carrier may have had another device in mind (even BlackBerry Bold), so it’s best if we wait for its official presentation.
Currently, T-Mobile’s line-up of 3G phones contain only a few products, which are not too advanced anyway - the Nokia 3555 and Samsung T819 is among them. But the future seems to bring only good things for T-Mobile subscribers and with a fully operational nationwide 3G network, the carrier will certainly expand its mobile offering with new and cool wireless phones.
