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Geeze, just when we were getting pumped up about T-Mobile’s 3G rollout, we get this news: It’s going to be voice only. So much for high-speed data rates for anyone who has a compatible phone. The upshot, I suppose, is that T-Mo had terrible coverage in NYC to this point. So maybe that will improve a bit with their 3G voice network. At least I hope it does. If I hear one more friend complain about how crappy T-Mo is in the city…

While we await word on exactly when T-Mo plans to roll out the data portion of the network, here’s a copy of the memo, courtesy of Engadget Mobile (linked above):

“3G is the next generation of our wireless network, following our current GSM network. In this early phase of our network evolution, 3G is a new technology for carrying wireless voice calls and supporting existing data capabilities on our network. In future phases, this next generation network will power ‘high-speed’ (3G) products and services that connect customers in new and exciting ways. … Inform customers who are interested in high-speed data that the first phase of our 3G roll out supports voice only.”

But hey, if you have T-Mo in NYC, let me know if you notice better reception tomorrow. You can hit me at jpawlikowski, little “at” symbol, goingcellular.com.

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