*UPDATED* T-Mobile USA to launch 3G network May 1...for voice only

According to TmoNews, T-Mobile will flip the 3G switch in the NYC market on May 1, also known as tomorrow (or today, or yesterday, etc. if you're reading this from the future!). Austin, Las Vegas, Minneapolis and Miami are the next to be lit up, and by the end of 2008, T-Mobile is planning to cover 20 markets. Right now, the carrier offers four 3G handsets, but we expect that number to increase, now that the technology is actually here. Hit the link for a full list of the cities.

source: TmoNews

Update: Looks like the rollout will be voice only...wait, what? In a memo to Engadget, T-Mobile said "3G is the next generation of our wireless network, following ourcurrent GSM network. In this early phase of our network evolution, 3Gis a new technology for carrying wireless voice calls and supportingexisting data capabilities on our network. In future phases, this nextgeneration network will power 'high-speed' (3G) products and servicesthat 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."

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