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T-Mobile Rocket 3.0 42Mbps 4G USB modem hands-on

By: |May 26th, 2011 at 01:07PM
Filed Under: Mobile, Services
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Earlier this week T-Mobile announced the Rocket 3.0, a new USB data stick built by ZTE that’s capable of running on T-Mobile’s new upgraded 42Mbps HSPA+ 4G network. As our luck would have it, the friendly FedEx guy just dropped off the Rocket 3.0. T-Mobile’s newly upgraded 42Mbps network is available in new markets 55 markets, as well as in New York City, Orlando, and Las Vegas. In our office we averaged 1.17Mbps on the downlink, and 1.07Mbps on the uplink. That’s slow, and in New Yor...

T-Mobile’s Jet 2.0 to launch March 23rd with 21Mbps HSPA+

By: |Mar 16th, 2011 at 08:10AM
Filed Under: Carriers - US, Mobile
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According to intel garnered by blog TmoNews, T-Mobile will be releasing its Jet 2.0 4G laptop stick on March 23rd. Updated to take advantage of the company’s 21Mbps HSPA+, 4G network, the webConnect device contains  a microSD card slot for easy file sharing and fold-away USB port for easy storage. T-Mobile’s billing the device as one for “busy, value-conscious consumers looking to share more moments more often.” No pricing information was provided, but we would expect to see the Jet 2...

T-Mobile intros new 10GB data plan

By: |Mar 14th, 2011 at 09:00PM
Filed Under: Carriers - US
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T-Mobile has introduced a new Even More 10GB webConnect monthly data plan, although it costs a hair more than was suggested by early rumors. For $84.99 per month and a new two-year agreement, you’ll get a 10GB bucket of data and unlimited Wi-Fi access at T-Mobile hotspots with your 3G or 4G webConnect device. T-Mobile says it is not charging overage fees with this new plan, but data speeds may be reduced after you hit your monthly cap. The new plan joins T-Mobile’s existing 5GB option, which costs...

T-Mobile overhauling data plans, adds 10GB webConnect option

By: |Mar 8th, 2011 at 03:45AM
Filed Under: Carriers - US
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Intel gathered by blog TmoNews suggests that the nation’s fourth largest wireless carrier, T-Mobile, will be revamping its webConnect data plans. The new monthly offerings will offer users 200MB, 5GB, and 10GB of data, and retail for $29.99, $49.99 and $79.99 respectively. The new webConnect plans, which will take affect March 13th, will also allow users to bundle existing voice line plans with webConnect plans for additional savings. When bundled, the prices drop to $23.99 for the 200MB plan, $39.99 f...

T-Mobile going full steam ahead with HSPA+, 185 million covered by year’s end

By: |Jul 21st, 2010 at 12:00AM
Filed Under: HSPA, Mobile, Networks, T-Mobile
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Today, T-Mobile announced that they’re not slowing down on their continued expansion of HSPA+ roll outs. The Magenta carrier is on track and aims to cover over 185 million people by the end of the year in more than 100 metropolitan markets. If you’re living in an HSPA+ coverage area, you’ll be pleased to know that 16 T-Mobile 3G devices can now take advantage of the increased speeds. Looking for some hardware news? The webConnect Rocket USB stick will get a broader roll out in the form of th...

T-Mobile announces HSPA+ expansion covering 25 major cities, 100 by end of year

By: |Jun 16th, 2010 at 12:01AM
Filed Under: HSPA, Networks, T-Mobile
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T-Mobile just announced that they’re expanding their HSPA+ network faster than ever — now up to 25 major metropolitan cities. According to the information, over 75m people will be covered with super fast HSPA data speeds by the end of this month. T-Mobile is touting “4G speeds” in the following major cities:Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Tampa, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Oklahoma City, Tusla, New Orleans, Charleston, New York, Philadelph...

T-Mobile launches 3G webConnect Laptop Stick

By: |Mar 25th, 2009 at 12:38AM
Filed Under: Accessories, EDGE, HSDPA, Laptops, T-Mobile
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It took a while, but it’s finally here: T-Mobile has announced the launch of the 3G webConnect laptop USB stick. While other carriers have already been offering similar products for quite some time, T-Mobile users can enjoy 3G speeds with one from their very own carrier. Of course, we all know that T-Mobile’s 3G footprint is young and rather small, but the USB stick is compatible with EDGE if you can handle those speeds. The webConnect stick can be had for $49.99 with a 2-year contract, or $99.99 ...

Launch details for T-Mobile’s first USB modem emerge

By: |Feb 22nd, 2009 at 11:39AM
Filed Under: Accessories, EDGE, Rumors, T-Mobile, UMTS
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While several other North American carriers are tossing around tales of LTE development and blazing 4G speeds, T-Mobile looks to be preparing its first entry into the realm of 3G USB modems. No matter though, T-Mobile’s 3G network is so young we’d probably fall off our seats if the company started talking about 4G beyond the stock “yeah, we’re working on it” it already handed out last year. According to a purported screen shot of T-Mobile’s internal system, the webConnect U...