T-Mobile has completed a major network upgrade, bringing the benefits of 5G coverage to more than 48,000 square miles of upstate New York.
Millions of dollars in investments over the past two years have not only propelled network coverage to nearly 97% of the region, but also delivered faster, more reliable service for T-Mobile’s 5G customers. brought about the arrival of a new era.
From the state capital Albany to the bustling city of Buffalo and every community in between.
T-Mobile’s multi-year effort has added approximately 400 new cell sites and enhanced more than 800 existing towers. This strategic move is aimed at expanding our 5G coverage footprint and securing increased capacity.
Luis Reyes, T-Mobile’s vice president of field engineering for the Northeast region, emphasized the company’s commitment to meeting the top priorities of wireless consumers, businesses, and public safety organizations. He announced plans for continued infrastructure development throughout 2024, including new installations and upgrades in upstate New York.
5G home internet has reached a significant milestone, now available in 40% of homes in upstate New York, totaling more than 1.6 million households. This advancement allows residents to choose high-speed internet that is not only fast but hassle-free, without annual contracts or hidden fees.
The telecommunications giant also revealed it has opened a new customer experience center in Henrietta. Additionally, new retail stores are opening throughout upstate New York in 2023, including Bath, Camillus, Cobleskill, Geneseo, Jamestown, Johnstown, New Paltz, Oneida, Ontario, Rochester, Springville, and Vestal. More stores are planned to open. pipeline.
Beyond growing our business, T-Mobile is positively impacting communities in upstate New York. His Hometown Grants initiative at the company provides funding to 100 small towns each year to support projects related to urban beautification and public improvements. Since the program began in 2021, five New York towns (Akwesasne, Otisville, Potsdam, Town of Poughkeepsie, and Village of Arcade) have received grants totaling nearly $225,000.
T-Mobile’s Project 10Million initiative supports $10.7 billion in investments and aims to bridge the digital divide. This program provides free internet connectivity and mobile hotspots to up to 10 million eligible student households nationwide. In New York alone, T-Mobile connects more than 690,000 students in 215 school districts.
Additionally, the company is expanding its support to school districts by offering free and subsidized data plans, along with access to affordable laptops and tablets. T-Mobile’s active involvement is making a significant contribution to closing the digital divide in education across the state.
