Published: November 02, 2010
T-Mobile 4G Service Now Available in More Markets and on New Devices
BELLEVUE, Wash. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the expansion of its 4G mobile
broadband network to six additional metro areas, and introduced two new
products designed to tap into its 4G service. Tomorrow marks the
national retail availability of the T-Mobile myTouch 4G and T-Mobile's
first 4G netbook, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 4G. With typical download
speeds that are on par with or faster than competing 4G technologies,
and service availability in 75 metropolitan markets throughout the
United States, the T-Mobile network now offers a super-fast, next
generation mobile broadband experience to more people than any other
wireless network in the country.
"4G is about performance and today T-Mobile's HSPA+ network is
delivering 4G speeds that match and often beat WiMAX and are readily
comparable to what early LTE will deliver. Our 4G network is capable of
theoretical speeds up to 21Mbps and we have seen average download speeds
approaching 5 Mbps on our myTouch 4G phone in some cities with peak
speeds of nearly 12 Mbps. Further, independent reviewers have seen
average download speeds on our webConnect Rocket between 5 and 8 Mbps
with peak speeds up to 8-10Mbps," said Neville Ray, chief technology
officer, T-Mobile USA. "The footprint of our 4G service is not something
that competitors are going to match anytime soon, and starting today, we
will begin marketing our network advantage with TV commercials
advertising 'America's Largest 4G Network' from T-Mobile."
The "America's Largest 4G Network" message will be communicated in an
iconic, arresting and memorable way through national TV and digital
advertisements that will begin airing today on major TV networks and
cable TV stations, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and TNT, and appearing
on websites, including AOL, MSN, Amazon.com and easily viewable on
T-Mobile's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/tmobile.
T-Mobile expanded the availability of its 4G network to six additional
metropolitan areas, including Chicago, Ill.; Colorado Springs, Colo.;
Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Louisville, Ky.; and Raleigh-Durham and Wilmington,
N.C. T-Mobile customers with 4G devices in 75 metropolitan areas can now
enjoy faster Web browsing, uninterrupted video streaming and quicker
downloads at no additional cost.
"Consumers do not understand the technical alphabet soup of technologies
involved in 4G, but for our purposes we define WiMAX, LTE and HSPA+ as
4G technologies," said Chris Nicoll, distinguished research fellow,
Yankee Group. "HSPA+ is evolving a far more ambitious and long-term road
map than was originally envisioned. T-Mobile is using an upgrade to
HSPA+ to deliver faster 4G speeds today and is quickly bringing a number
of HSPA+ devices to market that greatly enhance the mobile data
experience for its customers."
In addition to the network expansion, T-Mobile continues to broaden its
lineup of products that tap into its 4G network. Available today is the
stylish and powerful T-Mobile myTouch 4G smartphone. Designed to access
faster speeds on T-Mobile's 4G network, the myTouch 4G also includes a
front-facing camera for Video Chat through Yahoo! Messenger or QIK, HD
Camcorder with Screen Share by Twonky , 5-megapixel camera with flash,
Android 2.2, and additional exclusive T-Mobile features such as Genius
Button , powered by Dragon Dictation from Nuance Communications, myModes
and Faves Gallery . The myTouch 4G is appearing in a national ad
campaign beginning today and will be the featured device at T-Mobile
retail stores nationwide this holiday season.
Also available today is the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 4G, T-Mobile's first
netbook to feature built-in access to T-Mobile's 4G mobile broadband
network. It also includes Windows 7 Starter Edition - Microsoft Corp.'s
latest operating system - and a fast processor for easy Web surfing,
communication, photo sharing and multimedia playback in one small,
ultraportable device.
"With an upgrade path that continues to provide room for considerable
speed enhancements, T-Mobile's 4G network is purpose-built for continued
growth. We are now on pace to increase our 4G footprint - reaching 200
million people by the end of this year - with plans to offer 42Mbps
theoretical speeds in 2011," added Ray. "As customer demand for wireless
data increases, T-Mobile is well-positioned to compete based on the
speed, breadth and evolution path of our mobile broadband service."
Additional 4G products already available from T-Mobile and designed to
take advantage of the faster 4G service include the T-Mobile webConnect
Rocket 2.0 laptop stick and the high-powered T-Mobile G2 with Google
smartphone. T-Mobile's 4G smartphones, the myTouch 4G and the T-Mobile
G2, are powered by the Android 2.2 operating system, which provides
tethering and Wi-Fi Sharing capabilities. Beginning this holiday season,
T-Mobile will offer a Tethering and Wi-Fi Sharing service plan that
allows customers to use their smartphone as wireless modem for
connecting laptops and other devices to the Internet through the
T-Mobile mobile broadband network. Customers can add the Tethering and
Wi-Fi Sharing plan to their Web - Unlimited $30/monthly plan for an
additional $14.99/month.
Product Availability
T-Mobile plans to offer a selection of affordable data plans for both
smartphones and broadband products, with smartphone data plans starting
as low as $10/month. T-Mobile customers do not pay a premium for access
to its 4G network. For more information on T-Mobile products, services,
pricing and promotions, visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
The myTouch 4G is available nationwide tomorrow through T-Mobile retail
stores, online at http://www.t-mobile.com,
at select third-party dealers, and at leading national retailers
including Best Buy, Costco, RadioShack, Sam's Club and Target. Customers
can visit http://mytouch.t-mobile.com
for more information about the myTouch family of smartphones including
the myTouch 4G.
The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 4G is available tomorrow at http://www.t-mobile.com.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless
operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the second quarter of
2010, approximately 131 million mobile customers were served by the
mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group - 33.6
million by T-Mobile USA - all via the world's most widely-used digital
wireless standards. T-Mobile USA's innovative wireless products and
services help empower people to connect to those who matter most.
Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile USA
among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless
customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com.
T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For
further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit www.telekom.de/investor-relations.
Google, Android, and Android Market are a trademark of Google Inc.
Yahoo! and Yahoo! Messenger is the trademark and/or registered trademark
of Yahoo! Inc. The names of companies and products mentioned herein may
be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the
current views of Deutsche Telekom management with respect to future
events. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect,"
"intend," "may," "plan," "project" and "should" and similar expressions
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and
therefore you should not place too much reliance on them. Such
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, most of which are
difficult to predict and are generally beyond Deutsche Telekom's
control, including, without limitation, those factors set forth in
"Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" contained in Deutsche
Telekom's annual report on Form 20-F filed on Feb. 28, 2008. If these or
other risks and uncertainties materialize, or if the assumptions
underlying any of these statements prove incorrect, Deutsche Telekom's
actual results may be materially different from those expressed or
implied by such statements. Deutsche Telekom does not intend or assume
any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Andy Colley or Tom Harlin
T-Mobile USA Media Relations
(425)
378-4002
mediarelations@t-mobile.com
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