G1Phone

T-Mobile is committed to helping our customers richly connect with those most important to them, and innovation is the foundation of that mission. In 2007, T-Mobile became a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance, an initiative that is strongly committed to greater openness in the mobile industry. T-Mobile supports increased openness because it will foster rapid innovation to best meet consumer demands.

The T-Mobile G1 with Google is the first commercially available phone to run on the 'Android' operating system, which empowers developers with tools to create and offer consumers applications that add value to their lives. This is one of many initiatives T-Mobile is working on to lead the industry in bringing real innovation to wireless customers.

Touch screen

Instant access to key information with the touch of a finger

Just tap the screen and go

Real Web browsing capabilities

Quick and easy access to the Internet one click away

View more pages and rich Web content on your phone

3MP camera

Capture key moments in high-quality fashion wherever you are

Never worry about blurry photos with auto focus built right in

Customizable home screen

Just drag and drop any of your favorite applications, photos, or folders onto your home screen for quick access to what you use all the time

QWERTY keyboard

The built-in familiar layout lets you type messages easily without scrolling for the letter you want

Hinged screen slides open to reveal keypad and closes to prevent accidental dialing

Easy access to Google applications

One-touch access to Google applications:

-Maps (including satellite, traffic, and street views)
-Gmail
-YouTube
-Calendar
-Google Talk



Music player

With the 1GB memory card, you'll never be without your favorite tunes

One-click Google Search

Quick and easy access to the Internet in one click

Video playback

Watch your favorite videos, even YouTube, anywhere

3G network and Wi-Fi access

High-speed 3G network connection for surfing the Web or downloading information quickly and effortlessly

Seamlessly transition to open Wi-Fi networks to surf the Web or download information quickly

Android Market

One-touch access to Android Market

Customize and personalize your device to fit your life with a variety of software applications like games, social networking, and on-the-go shopping

Download the applications wirelessly with just a couple short clicks

Important notes about 3G and the T-Mobile G1
Many of the innovative applications and services on the G1™ have been optimized for
T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network or a Wi-Fi signal. Our 3G network is available now in several metropolitan areas and will be expanding rapidly over the coming months.

So what does this mean?

If you live in an area with 3G coverage (see list below) or have access to a Wi-Fi signal, G1 applications and services should work well for you

Even if you don’t live in an area with 3G, you can still enjoy many of the most popular functions of the G1 (see Don’t live in a 3G area? below).

Metropolitan areas with T-Mobile's 3G
coverage by October 22, 2008:
Atlanta
Austin
Baltimore
Chicago
Dallas
Houston
Las Vegas
Long Island, NY
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneapolis
New England
New York City
Northern New Jersey
Orlando
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Portland
Sacramento
San Antonio
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle

Don't live in a 3G area?
Our EDGE network offers moderate-speed data service, and many of the applications on the T-Mobile G1 work well on EDGE or 3G, including:

E-mail, instant messaging and texting.

Downloading ringtones, CallerTunes®, wallpaper, light data files.

Sending photographs via e-mail or picture messaging.

What activities work best on a 3G network?

Viewing content-heavy websites (lots of images or videos playing).

Viewing YouTube and other video files (they will play on EDGE, but require loading time).

Uploading large files (photos, videos, presentations) from your G1 to sharing websites.

Downloading large files from an e-mail or a website to your G1

Where can I buy the T-Mobile G1™?
The T-Mobile G1 will be available for purchase on www.T-Mobile.com, in select T-Mobile retail stores, and in authorized retailer locations across the United States beginning October 22nd.

What types of plans are available for the T-Mobile G1?
Once you’ve selected a specific T-Mobile voice plan, you must also choose a data plan in order for your G1™ to work. You can choose from a data plan that offers 400 messages and unlimited data access for $25 a month—or add unlimited messaging for just $10 more a month.

How do I qualify for the best T-Mobile G1 price?
You qualify for the best upgrade price based on the time since your last upgrade, and a qualified rate plan.

11 months if you are on a one-year service agreement, or 22 months if you are on a two-year service agreement

A qualified rate plan is $29.99 or greater with a single line, or $49.99 or greater on a shared family plan

What Google services come pre-installed on the T-Mobile G1?
This device takes many of the popular Google services we’ve come to love on our desktop computers and optimizes them for use on a phone. These services include:

Google Search

Google Maps

Gmail

Google Calendar

Google Talk

YouTube

What is Android?
Android is the mobile operating system on the T-Mobile G1. It allows developers from around the world to create new and exciting applications that can easily be loaded onto the phone from the Android Market.

What is the Android Market?
The Android Market is an application storefront, developed by Google, where you will find unique applications as well as mash ups of existing and new services from developers around the world. With just a few short clicks, you can download a wide range of innovative software applications—from games and social networking, to on-the-go shopping. You’ll even be able see which applications are the newest or most popular with a star rating system (similar to YouTube).

Can I use my T-Mobile G1 while traveling internationally?
Yes. All voice and data usage outside of the United States will be subject to international rates.

Can I activate my T-Mobile G1 with Prepaid service?
No. Prepaid service for the G1 is not available at this time.

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