Is T-Mobile Launching 3G Android Phone?

T-Mobile is rumored to be launching HTC Android phone with the 3G network, however, it's being denied by the T-Mobile spokesperson.

According to the T-Mobile spokesperson, they are expecting to launch the 3G service in 20 to 25 markets by the end of 2008. She didn't want to comment on the specifics of the launch and the devices that would be available.

On the other hand the rumor is that T-Mobile will offer Android phone along with three other models, including the Sony Ericsson Z780, a high-end Samsung camera phone and possibly the Motorola ZINE ZN5. Android is a new mobile operating system developed by Google.

T-Mobile started the 3G service in New York City in May. The nationwide launch should hlep the company to compete directly with the other major carriers such as AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel.

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