How is your Tmobile USA 3G coverage?

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Bargsbeer

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Sep 2, 2009
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I have had my TP2 for a few weeks. I really like Tmobile' 3G, Where I live it's fairly reliable, I was wondering for others in the U.S. how is the coverage?
 

dre20745

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Jun 23, 2007
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Washington, DC (DMV)
DC Checkin' in..

Here in the Nation's Capitol I'm loving the High-speed 3G plus being in the City there various Open Wi-fi Spots.. Sometimes i think there's 3G+ here from the blazing speed i get..
 

redblues

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Jan 27, 2008
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I do field work all over the northeast, from Delaware to Maine. 3G coverage is spotty between cities, as expected. There are parts of the NJ turnpike where there's no signal at all! In Maine there's hardly any 3G up there. Compared to AT&T's 3G coverage, T-mo's is a step down, though the speeds are very comparable. I have a company supplied Verizon wireless modem that has 3G coverage almost everywhere.
 

aragorn771

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Dec 7, 2004
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New England is spotty at best...not completely upgraded there..NY is not bad, Chicago is great...
 

sepponearth

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Feb 28, 2008
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Chicago, IL
New England is spotty at best...not completely upgraded there..NY is not bad, Chicago is great...

That's good to hear, I can't wait to switch to TM. AT&T has **** coverage just about everywhere for me. At work I'm getting 2 bars at the moment, which is 1 bar higher than I've ever seen before. My boss has an iPhone and he constantly has to walk to a window to make phone calls.
 

dougstoner

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Apr 22, 2008
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Atlanta
I have had my TP2 for a few weeks. I really like Tmobile' 3G, Where I live it's fairly reliable, I was wondering for others in the U.S. how is the coverage?

I live in Atlanta, and I must say the coverage is REALLY good. I get great connection speed as well. It's weird, I actually get better reception on my TP2 then I did on my Wing.
 

david31262

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May 14, 2008
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Decent in Denver

It's not too bad in the Denver area. Sometimes just a couple of bars, but seems to work fine.

Question on "My Location" Service (e.g. google maps). w/o the GPS turned on. For me, it only works if I disable 3G.

Perhaps there's not enough towers to triangulate.
 

xnifex

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Jul 4, 2006
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Phoenix
I'm in Phoenix & I get 3G just about everywhere I go except work, but that's because that's 30ft underground at the hockey arena.

When I went to El Paso, Tx they had 3G in only parts of the city. I don't know why Tmobile would just implement it in certain parts. From what I hear the whole West side & most of the NE of the city has no 3G til January-ish.

@david Google Maps will not triangulate while on 3G with Tmobile. Its a known issue if you want to search.
 

gehzumteufel

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Jul 27, 2006
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SoCal
It's not too bad in the Denver area. Sometimes just a couple of bars, but seems to work fine.

Question on "My Location" Service (e.g. google maps). w/o the GPS turned on. For me, it only works if I disable 3G.

Perhaps there's not enough towers to triangulate.
This is pretty normal. GPS doesn't use a ton of battery life, so just leave it enabled in Google Maps.

And I am in Orange County, CA. Coverage here is awesome overall. I have issues at my home, but that is all. I have it solid otherwise with HSPA. :)
 

HeavyComponent

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Oct 31, 2007
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NYC
Here in Queens, NY and the 3G is great!!! 2-3 bars at home, mostly 2. But I don't have any problems at all with 2 bars on 3G. At work I get full bars!!!

I'm all good. :D
 

Mektah

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May 3, 2008
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Portland
I live in Portland and I rarely have more than 1 or 2 bars of 3g. I'm a bit disappointed because my wife has almost full on her G1.
 

Bargsbeer

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Sep 2, 2009
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It sounds like TMO has done a fairly good job at rolling out their 3G. I must say they have been modest when it comes to bragging like At&t.
 

djdanska

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Nov 2, 2006
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Chicagoland
I am out in the west burbs of chicago. I get 1 bar 3g, if it's on 3g at home. Usually goes to 2g. I am in a bit of a weak spot for 3g. I don't use 3g much at home. Everywhere else it is very good. Doesn't cover as much as edge though. Just past aurora and it's gone. (Orchard rd at I-88 seems to be as west as it goes). They updated edge in western Illinois with the 3g rollout. It used to stop at dekalb but now it goes all the way to the quad cities. Sweet!

I was in Tampa when it was rolled out there. Near Brandon/Tampa/Riverview. (kinda near 301 and causeway). I get 1-2 bars edge. Nothing 3g. Very weak spot. They need a tower there!