Even more interesting, T-Mobile has confirmed (via 9to5Mac) that they will be “testing” the frequency at Moscone Center in San Francisco while Apple’s World-Wide Developer Conference takes place next week.
While upgrading coverage inside the West side of the Moscone Center, T-Mobile has also deployed 4G HSPA+ service in the 1900 MHz band to test the live network on a small scale. As part of the company’s previously announced $4 billion network modernization effort, T-Mobile plans to launch 4G HSPA+ service in the 1900 MHz band in a large number of markets by the end of the year, which will make our 4G network compatible with a broader range of devices, including the iPhone.While T-Mobile insists this is just a coincidence, the timing seems almost too convenient, suggesting that the carrier is attempting to show off their iPhone-compatible service to the exact audience they hope will eventually become their customers. That’s a pretty big “coincidence”
Could this be a sign of things to come? Will T-Mobile be able to prepare their entire network before the next iPhone is release? Sound off in the comments!
AuthorGlenn is Managing Editor at MacTrast, and has been using a Mac since he bought his first MacBook Pro in 2006. Now he's up to his neck in Apple, and owns an old iBook, a 2011 MacBook Pro, a MacBook Air, a third-generation iPad, 2 iPhones, and a Mac Mini that lives at the neighbor's house. He lives in a small town in Utah, enjoys bacon more than you can possibly imagine, and is severely addicted to pie.
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