T-Mobile confirms unlimited 4G data package launching on Sept. 5th for $30

Yesterday, we saw a rumor break that T-Mobile was headed towards launching a new unlimited data package free of data caps, throttles, and overages.  Today, America’s fourth largest carrier confirmed the information with a press release, much to everyone’s pleasure.

The new 4G unlimited data package is going to go in effect starting September 5th, just as the rumor indicated it would.  In terms of pricing, those on the classic plan can add it on for $30 a month and those on the value plan can add it for $20 a month.  The data promotion is presumably available for the foreseeable future and is available for new and current customers alike.

As a T-Mobile customer, it’s great to see the carrier add back something that is almost completely missing in the wireless industry today.  While my 2GB plus slowed speeds serves my needs at the moment, it is comforting to know if I needed unlimited data it would only cost $10 more than what I am currently paying.

[T-Mobile]

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Verizon expands its 4G LTE footprint by launching 34 new LTE markets on August 16

August 15, 2012 | by Natesh Sood

Verizon Wireless will roll-out 4G LTE service to 34 additional markets tomorrow (August 16), as well as expand service in 38 markets.  It’s great to see Verizon so proactive with deploying 4G LTE service as it makes 4G LTE capable Android smartphones on the network much faster.  After the new additions and expansions, Verizon will have reached 371 different markets across the United States, which covers 75% of the population.

Below is a list of the 34 new markets receiving 4G LTE service starting tomorrow.  If you live in one of these locations, feel free to let us know how the new service is treating you.

Hot Springs, Ark.Redding, Calif.Valdosta and Waycross, Ga.Centralia and Danville, Ill.Parsons, Salina and Topeka, Kan.Alexandria and Monroe, La.Pittsfield, Mass.Battle Creek and Muskegon, Mich.Mankato and Worthington, Minn.Joplin and Sedalia, Mo.Bismarck, Grand Forks and Minot, N.D.Chillicothe, Ohio; Reading, Pa.;Aberdeen, S.D.Laredo, Odessa and Texarkana, TexasBrattleboro and White River Junction, Vt.Charlottesville, Va.Longview, Wash.Eau Claire, La Crosse and Manitowoc, Wis.

[Verizon Wireless]

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