T-Mobile announces the Galaxy S Blaze 4G and Bobsled message application

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.

Tags: 4G, 4G HSPA+, Android, CES, CES 2012, CES2012, Galaxy S Blaze 4G, Samsung, T-Mobile

Dan Graziano