Sony Ericsson today announced the expansion of its carrier channels in the U.S. to include T-Mobile USA, starting with the launch of the Sony Ericsson TM506 in early September. The Sony Ericsson TM506 flip phone is the Swedish manufacturer’s first handset supporting T-Mobile’s 3G network (operating in the AWS spectrum).

TM506 is a standard 3G phone for the masses. The phone measures 3.7 by 1.9 by 0.69 inches and weighs 3.4 ounces. Additionally, it’s equipped with a 2-megapixel camera, GPS navigation and should offer up to 3.5 hours of talk time.

Operating on GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz and HSDPA 1700/2100 MHz networks, the Sony Ericsson TM506 will be available from T-Mobile online and retail stores in early September 2008.

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