T-Mobile USA to Launch iPhone Compatible 4G HSPA+ Network by End of the Year, 4G LTE Network in 2013

Posted by iPhoneHacks on May 08, 2012 | Comments (19)

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T-Mobile USA has announced that it plans to launch 4G HSPA+ network in the 1900 MHz band in a “large number of markets” by the end of the year. It also plans to roll out 4G LTE network in 2013.

T-Mobile USA, the fourth largest carrier in the US has not been able to offer Apple’s iPhone as their 3G network is not compatible with the iPhone.

T-Mobile USA has announced that their 4G HSPA+ service will be compatible with Apple’s iPhone.

As part of the company’s network modernization effort, T-Mobile also plans to launch 4G HSPA+ service in the 1900 MHz band in a large number of markets by the end of the year. Network modernization trials have shown up to a 33 percent increase in HSPA+ data speeds as well as improved in-building coverage. Rolling out 4G HSPA+ services in the 1900 MHz band will also provide customers with the ability to use a broader range of devices, including the iPhone, on T-Mobile’s 4G network.

Despite the lack of 3G support, T-Mobile USA has more than 1-million iPhone users that use the slower EDGE network.

The launch of 4G HSPA+ service is good news for iPhone users, who have been holding back due to the lack of 3G support. But with Apple widely expected to launch a 4G LTE iPhone later this year, T-Mobile USA customers will again be limited to 4G HSPA+ speeds rather than 4G LTE that will be available on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint (to a limited extent).

But it would still be better off then be limited to slower EDGE network with a LTE iPhone. With the launch of 4G HSPA+ network by the end of the year, it remains to be seen if T-Mobile USA will officially offer Apple’s next generation iPhone when it launches later this year or if users who want to switch to T-Mobile USA will have to buy factory unlocked iPhones.

Will you be switching to T-Mobile USA when it launches it 4G HSPA+ network? Let us know in the comments.

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  • jack

    Will the 3GS be able to take advantage of the change to 4G 1900Mhz HSPA+ (maybe at 3g speeds?) or will it still be limited to EDGE (2g)? thanks

    • Paul

      Only the iphone 4S and newer devices will be supported. Older phones will still be stuck with edge (2g).

      • neftali lopez

        ok so if a have the iPhone 4s factory unlock that mean that i can get the 4g speed ???

        • ami2510

          the iPhone 4S does not have 4g, so yes it will run on 3g.

      • Jays_on

        Paul is incorrect. The iphone 3g and 3gs will be compatible with 3g (but not 4g) Service on tmobile after the reframing.

        @ Neftali, your 4s will work on 4g.

        • Juan Carlos

          When would this be happening in SoCal areas? @neftali

  • Chris

    Already on T-mobile, but that makes me very excited. I love android, but am really debating getting the iPhone if T-mobile carries it

  • http://badfairy.fairymasquerade.org John DeNoma

    I already Jumped ship from AT&T. After paying upwards of $300/month, for the same services and lines T-mobile offered me $130/month. For me, I didnt even care that I’m on Edge network right now. Cant wait for the upgrades though!

    • Juan Carlos

      Do you know when we will have better coverage on the iPhones thg using tmobile factory unlocked ?

  • liltxcutie

    Add 4G to my $40 Simple Mobile Unlimited Plan… I will be a VERY happy camper!!! Anything G is better than 2G! ;-)

    • #TeamiPhone

      Amen!!!

      • Jp32

        +1

    • Jay

      Simple is the way to go. $50 a month for unlimited everything on 4g can’t beat it

  • Fabian

    Yes yes thats the rason tmobile is buying iphones now to offered later with a biger prices.. Very smat for them

  • Craig

    I’ve had a 2G, 3G, 3GS, and now i4 all on tmobile. This is really amazing news that I can finally get a data plan. Edge is worthless. Most Apps require 3G/4G or wifi and won’t even load on edge.

  • Trying Things

    I came upon this article and I’m excited. There’s a 1900 mhz phone that I wanted, if Tmobile support it on their HSDP network it would be the perfect match for my needs.

  • http://redux.com/robertohamil411 Eddy Stratakos

    There is obviously a lot to know about this. I consider you made some good points in features also.

  • Ted

    I pay less for 2 lines on a family plan with T-Mobile than I did for 1 on AT&T. So…yeah!

  • Juan Carlos

    When will 3G/4g coverage be avaliable on tmobile iPhone 4S factory unlocked in the SoCal area? Anybody know since I’m currently running on tmobile but its on Edge :( anybody ?? Thanks??