T-Mobile to debut 3G as voice-only. No data. We’re over it.
Filed under: T-Mobile, GSM, EDGE, HSDPA, UMTS
Well screw us — T-Mobile’s 3G network debut tomorrow? It’s going to be voice only. That’s right, you heard us, VOICE ONLY. So trepidatious is this company to actually get their 3G data rollout, um, rolled out, they’re launching first with kneecapped voice-only service, keeping only EDGE for those demanding data. Here’s the snippet from the memo we received:
“3G is the next generation of our wireless network, following our current GSM network. In this early phase of our network evolution, 3G is a new technology for carrying wireless voice calls and supporting existing data capabilities on our network. In future phases, this next generation network will power ‘high-speed’ (3G) products and services that connect customers in new and exciting ways. … Inform customers who are interested in high-speed data that the first phase of our 3G roll out supports voice only.” [Emphasis ours]
No word on when T-Mobile actually plans to turn on the faster data, but for everyone who was hoping he wait continues — for those that haven’t already jumped ship, anyway.
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Original post by Ryan Block
