T-Mobile announced Thursday it would be expanding its 3G services to multiple markets, just in time for the launch of the first Android handset.

The wireless carrier currently has 3G service in 13 markets, and said that number will increase to 21 by mid-October. Overall, the carrier plans to have 3G networks in 27 markets by the end of the year.

"With the faster data speeds delivered by our 3G network, T-Mobile looks forward to offering mobile products and services that place the full power of the Web in our customers' hands," said Cole Brodman, T-Mobile's chief development officer, in a statement.

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— Marin Perez, InformationWeek