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Sony Ericsson TM506 Announed; T-Mobile 3G Support

Posted by Zach Epstein on Aug 21, 2008 10:55 am 11 comments
Filed in HSDPA, Handsets, Sony Ericsson, T-Mobile, UMTS

So you’re thinking to yourself, “ok so now I know which markets T-Mobile is deploying 3G in this year, but what about some new 3G handsets?” It’s a fair question and we’re glad you asked. Say hello to the latest handset to be announced by T-Mobile US, the Sony Ericsson TM506. It’s no G1 but it is most definitely a solid and sleek basic handset with more than enough juice for the typical mobile user. And beyond that, it rocks a UMTS antenna ready and waiting to eat up T-Mobile’s AWS 3G spectrum. Some music, maestro:

  • Size: 3.7 x 1.9 x 0.69 inches, Weight: 3.4 ounces
  • Talk Time: Up to 9.5 hours GSM; up to 3.5 hours UMTS (approx.)
  • Standby Time: Up to 250 hours GSM, up to 250 hours UMTS (approx.)
  • 2.0 Megapixel Camera
  • Media Center
  • aGPS Built-in
  • TeleNav Navigator
  • RSS Feeds
  • MyFaves-enabled
  • Audio Postcard
  • Quicksend
  • Mobile Backup (T-Mobile Address Book)
  • Bluetooth 2.0 / A2DP / Stereo streaming
  • Tri-Band GSM (850/1800/1900)
  • Dual-Band UMTS (1700/2100)
  • GSM/GRPS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA

The TM506 will be available in early September directly from T-Mobile online and in stores. Pricing info hasn’t been released yet but expect this puppy to be pretty affordable as T-Mobile gives its shiny new 3G networks a push.

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11 comment(s) for this post.

  1. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:16 am, Hi Said:

    So sense it has the 2100 band, does that mean that you can use it on Europe’s 3G network also? or is it different?

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  2. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:36 am, Paco Loco Said:

    A friend of mine was beta testing this phone. It’s a cool flip phone but the internet is TERRIBLE. This thing better not cost more than $100 because it sure as heck didn’t feel pricey.

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  3. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:40 am, Jdslim Said:

    Would be nice to see the GSM/900 band since its still being used overseas but this is still great start for tmobile. Tmobile going 3G isnt going to happen overnight but once it’s here it will be much faster then what ATT has to offer.

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  4. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:52 am, Jimmy Said:

    @Hi

    after some slight modification the 2100mhz band of this phone would be compatiable with the european band… maybe

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  5. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 2:39 pm, Zobi Said:

    I too was hoping for quad band GSM but still, not a bad start.

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  6. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 6:53 pm, rudy Said:

    Any word if I can tether with this phone, would love to be able to hook up my nokia n810 with this

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  7. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 9:34 pm, bluemonq Said:

    @Hi @Jimmy: European systems use 1900 for upload and 2100 for download. The TM506 uses 1700 for upload and 2100 for download. Now, it is common to refer to the European system simply as 2100, and for differentiation T-Mo’s AWS system is sometimes called 1700. So whether or not it will be Europe-compatible will depend on how SE is using the term “dual-band”.

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  8. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 9:43 pm, mingkee Said:

    be aware of that
    TM506 looks like entry-level HSDPA device
    bands
    GSM 850/1800/1900
    WCDMA IV UMTS

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  9. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 10:27 pm, Jimmy Said:

    @bluemonq

    thanks for clearing that up. i wasnt to sure about my posts and didnt feel like doing any research

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  10. On Aug 21, 2008 @ 11:33 pm, Blackula Said:

    that is one hot looking phone. i wont get it but it looks hot lol

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  11. On Aug 22, 2008 @ 12:39 am, brownula Said:

    they do realise this is 2008? almost 2009..

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