Is T-Mobile readying Android for the 3G iPhone launch? Well, rumor has it that it is! Word in the internet is that T-Mobile USA will launch a Google Android phone that is 3G capable later this year. Just in time for Apple’s iPhone.
Some technology blogs report that T-Mobile is also beefing up its coverage by servicing 20 more cities starting October 1. Reports also indicate that T-Mobile’s carrier plan will include the HTC Dream smartphone – one of the company’s first 3G phones.
Last May, T-Mobile already started offering 3G service in New York City. T-Mobile also claimed that they would spread the service to a wider range end of this year. The company also informed the tech community that it will be offering the Android handset in the fourth quarter.
The reason for Android’s 4th quarter release is quite obvious. Moreover, T-Mobile will be releasing three other high-end phones, including the Sony Ericson Z780, Motorola ZINE ZN5 and a Samsung cameraphone.
Currently, T-Mobile ranks fourth in the U.S. wireless market. Its current efforts in system improvements will help it compete more directly with other leading wireless names such as AT&T, Verizon Wireless, and Sprint Nextel.
Following this, T-Mobile will be able to extend its 3G service in the following areas later this year: Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Memphis, Miami, Minneapolis, New England, NJ and Long Island, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Washington, D.C.
Source: News Cnet
