T-Mobile flicks switch on UK 3G network
Selected laptop users get data cards for now; more later
T-Mobile UK has joined its sister networks in Germany and Austria with an active 3G network. At the moment service is restricted to selected laptop users who have been equipped with GPRS/ UMTS PCMCIA data cards.
The operator has not yet announced when more services and 3G phones wil be available. It was also remaining tight lipped on the extent of its 3G coverage.
Vodafone took a similar approach to the launch of its 3G services in Europe, saying dual mode 2.5 and 3G data cards would be available over the next month in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
A spokesperson said T-Mobile is outlining its group 3G strategy at the GSM World Congress in Cannes next week. Orange Group has also promised a strategic announcement on 3GH. Mobile Europe will be there to bring you the latest developments.
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