T-Mobile Lights up Greater Austin Area with Extended Range LTE
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE:TMUS):
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The Un-carrier™ today confirmed its Extended Range LTE, or 700 MHz low band spectrum, which now carries T-Mobile’s LTE signals both farther and deeper indoors, is now live throughout Austin. |
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With a rapid deployment of a nationwide LTE footprint that reaches over 293 million Americans, “Bat City” is now lit up with T-Mobile’s best in-building coverage offering. |
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T-Mobile has been rolling out truckloads of new spectrum that carries the LTE signal twice as far from towers, for a massive coverage expansion – plus it works four times better in buildings. |
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In nine months, T-Mobile has aggressively rolled out airwaves known as 700 MHz in 170 major metro areas including cities such as Miami, Fresno and Houston, so you can use your compatible phone to get great 700 MHz coverage while visiting friends and family in those cities. |
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Extended Range LTE also enhances coverage in other areas already served by our strong 4G LTE network, so T-Mobile LTE customers there can experience better coverage in suburban and rural areas because the signal reaches further and penetrates deeper than before. |
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So whether you are enjoying a night out on 6th Street or have an important business meeting downtown — your coverage doesn’t have to be sacrificed. |
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Customers with 700 MHz-compatible devices can already see the |
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In addition to throughout Austin, 700 MHz now also extends to |
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“The Live Music Capital of the World” is just the latest area to |
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In addition to delivering America’s fastest nationwide 4G LTE network, T-Mobile has unleashed a steady drumbeat of industry-rocking Un-carrier moves, including abolishing restrictive annual service contracts, data limits, shock overages, the upgrade runaround, high international roaming charges and many more old-guard carrier practices. |
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Fastest LTE network based on download speeds.
About T-Mobile US, Inc.:
As America’s Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE:TMUS) is redefining the
way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading
product and service innovation. The Company’s advanced nationwide 4G LTE
network delivers outstanding wireless experiences to approximately 59
million customers who are unwilling to compromise on quality and value.
Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its
subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS.
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