We have been hearing 'RUMORS' for over a year now about this release. What never surprises me is how often T-Mobile slacks off on service end of the spectrum. 3G Coverage is sparse and now they want to talk about rolling out a service to compete with 4G. Another problem with T-Mobile is the only real first they can claim was the first Android device. I own a G1 so I know thats not much to be proud of.
With WiFi gateway calling available on T-Mobile I wonder why NONE of the android devices are equipped to do that? Or Why is it Verizon was the only one to get Skype? Or why did I have to 'HACK' my G1 to get Internet tethering when we all know the browser on this thing is garbage?
This hint at a new service and device is a weak attempt to string along customers thinking of breaking contract and jumping ship to another provider that ALREADY HAS 4G devices and larger 3G coverage area, built in and enabled hot spot software, snap dragon speedy phone, HD/HDMI Enabled video playback (and more than just the 3gp codec installed). In two months T-Mobile will announce that all these new changes will be available 2nd qtr next year, and only to those willing to pay a premium (such as those that wanted a nexus one).
T-Mobile's low prices no longer over shadow their spotty service. Every provider has some sort of unlimited package for a fairly similar price.
Too little, Too late, T-Mobile.
Two years ago I flew back on a whirlwind one day trip to New York for the T-Mobile G1 launch event and posted my most extensive review ever for the first carrier launched Google Android device. Today, we received official notice that the T-Mobile G2 is coming soon as the first HSPA+ device. I returned my buggy Samsung Vibrant in anticipation of this HSPA+ device and will for sure be buying one when it launches. Very few details are known about the device so stay tuned as we continue to hear more over the coming weeks.
The only thing that T-Mobile has posted so far is an outline of the device and the fact that it will support their HSPA+ network. T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network has theoretical download speeds of 21 mbps and upload of 5.7 mbps with typical actual speeds in the 7 to 11 mbps range, which is still blazing fast for a wireless data network and much faster than the Sprint 4G WiMAX network where 4G is more about branding than actual speeds.
Rumors indicate this G2 device will most likely be an HTC manufactured Android device with the HTC Vanguard/Vision codename. These same rumors indicate a mid-September launch date so I am really looking forward to this being my next smartphone on T-Mobile.
