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Yahoo
20-02-2025
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- Yahoo
T-Mobile Unveils Big Moves for T-Priority That Put First Responders First
T-Mobile doubles down on support for first responders with major ecosystem partnerships like Samsung, individual benefits and a $2M+ scholarship fund for children of fallen first responders NEW YORK, February 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced even more best-in-class benefits and support for first responders through T-Priority, a cutting-edge 5G solution designed to transform frontline connectivity. During a live event in New York City, Callie Field, President of T-Mobile Business Group, announced four major moves that take T-Mobile's support of first responders to the next level: a major agreement with the City of New York to be the single carrier for all its public safety network, partnerships with industry powerhouses including Samsung, Getac and Skydio, exclusive benefits for individual first responders like free access to the T-Priority network slice and a $2 million donation for charitable support to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. "First responders are the backbone of public safety, and they deserve the most advanced 5G technology to support them when lives are on the line," said Callie Field, President, T-Mobile Business Group. "With T-Priority, T-Mobile is providing public safety agencies and first responders with the innovative solutions they need to stay prepared, respond faster and protect the communities they serve, empowering them to lead in times of crisis and shape the future of emergency response." The 5G Era of Public Safety Is Here T-Priority, initially announced at the company's Capital Markets Day, was purpose-built for the millions of first responders in the U.S., addressing their urgent need for reliable and resilient connectivity. In fact, 64% of first responders cited an unreliable network as their main communications concern in a recent survey. Many are still held back by outdated 4G infrastructure and problems like congestion, insufficient speeds and coverage gaps. To tackle these connectivity barriers, T-Priority offers first responders benefits like: More capacity: 40% more 5G capacity than other providers to help more first responders stay connected to more devices. And this is augmented by T-Mobile's innovative network slice. The network slice acts like a traffic cop that directs network traffic, ensuring first responders get the best possible experience with up to 5 times the resources of the average user. And in rare times of extreme congestion, it can dynamically dedicate more capacity to first responders. Faster speeds: T-Mobile delivers 2.5 times faster speeds on average than other providers for data-intensive communications. And, again, the network slice uplevels this by providing lower latency and faster speeds more consistently with the highest priority across all 5G bands. Closing coverage gaps: In addition to operating the nation's largest 5G network, T-Mobile is launching T-Mobile Starlink later this year, included at no extra cost for first responder agencies on T-Priority plans. As the first and only space-based mobile network in the U.S., it can help keep people connected in the more than 500,000 square miles of the country unreached by any carrier's earth-bound cell towers. This is all possible because T-Priority is powered by T-Mobile's 5G standalone (SA) network — the most advanced type of 5G network. While most operators initially relied on LTE-based non-standalone technology, T-Mobile was the first provider in the world to deploy a commercial 5G SA core, enabling critical innovations like network slicing. With T-Priority, T-Mobile is providing first responders with a dedicated slice of its 5G SA network to give them more capacity, faster 5G speeds and the highest priority — reinforcing its leadership in delivering the most advanced, reliable and scalable solutions for public safety. Plus, T-Mobile's 5G SA offers state of the art security — helping ensure uninterrupted service even in the face of sophisticated cyber threats. The Most Advanced 5G Ecosystem for First Responders First responders rely on a vast ecosystem of purpose-built tools — from drones and AI-powered applications to deployables that boost coverage in the field. Many of these tools still operate on 4G or, at best, non-standalone 5G. T-Mobile is changing that by growing its ecosystem solutions with industry leaders, ensuring that, for the first time, these mission-critical tools get ultimate priority on the T-Priority slice. Key partnerships include: Samsung: Delivering ruggedized, AI-enabled devices and in-vehicle computer replacement solutions powered by the T-Priority slice Skydio: Equipping drones with T-Priority for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs and public safety applications Getac: Enabling ruggedized laptops through the T-Priority slice for critical field operations Rescue 42: Bringing deployables onto the slice 3AM Innovations: Powering real-time firefighter tracking and AI-assisted situational awareness with 5G SA Siyata: Introducing the SD7 ULTRA, the first land mobile radio (LMR) replacement in the U.S. with mission-critical push-to-talk on 5G SA This technology is all backed by T-Mobile's expert customer support team and enterprise-grade network operations centers, which are on call 24/7 to ensure agencies of all sizes are supported every day through regular operations, disasters, public safety incidents and critical moments nationwide. Whether it's boosting network capacity or restoring critical coverage, T-Mobile ensures first responders have the most advanced network, expertise and assistance they need to save lives in any situation. Supporting Those Who Serve With more than 4 million first responders in the country — including volunteers who make up 65% of all firefighters — T-Mobile is bringing these brave individuals cutting-edge technology, discounts and the exclusive benefits they deserve on their personal phone plans. Here's what individual first responders can expect from T-Priority: T-Priority slice for all: T-Mobile is giving all new and current first responders on Go5G First Responder plans the T-Priority slice on Us for a limited time. This means a volunteer firefighter who walks into a T-Mobile store can get ultimate priority — even in times of extreme congestion — just like agency customers. Adding it is easy — first responder customers can do it right through the T-Life app. Exclusive discounts and benefits: First responders get up to 40% off family lines with T-Mobile's Go5G unlimited plan — with 5G access included. Go5G First Responder plans also come packed with amazing benefits like the best entertainment streaming bundle in wireless with Apple TV+ on Us, Hulu on Us and Netflix on Us, in addition to free Go5G customers also get free in-flight Wi-Fi across major airlines with high-speed data and texting abroad, exclusive perks with Magenta Status, deals every week through T-Mobile Tuesdays and so much more. New Essentials plan: For those who need just the basics, T-Mobile is introducing a new Essentials plan for first responder customers. Available starting Feb. 21, T-Mobile's Essentials First Responder plan has the best pricing for first responders' families compared to AT&T and Verizon on America's leading 5G network. First responders on the Essentials First Responder plan can also add on the T-Priority slice to get ultimate priority on the network. Charitable support: To further T-Mobile's commitment to the first responder community, the company is proud to collaborate with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in multi-year giving initiatives including a $2 million donation, supporting initiatives like a scholarship program for children of fallen heroes. Tunnel to Towers will also be hosting a concert in New York City for first responders. And, of course, T-Mobile continues to provide charitable support for first responders and their communities affected by natural disasters, like the wildfires in and around Los Angeles. This includes a recent donation of over $1 million to the American Red Cross to support critical on-the-ground efforts in the Los Angeles area, providing food, shelter, clothing and other necessities to residents affected by the fires. Learn more about T-Priority and first responder benefits by visiting Follow @TMobileNews on X, formerly known as Twitter, to stay up to date with the latest company news. About T-Mobile T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America's supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile's customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit: View source version on Contacts Media ContactT-Mobile US, Inc. Media RelationsMediaRelations@ Investor Relations ContactT-Mobile US, Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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T-Mobile (TMUS) Unveils Starlink-Powered Satellite Service in Super Bowl Ad
We recently published a list of . In this article, we are going to take a look at where T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS stands against other important news updates investors shouldn't miss. Investor optimism is still strong despite ongoing economic uncertainties, with analysts highlighting some important factors that are driving market performance. Earnings growth, technological advancements, and investment trends continue to shape the outlook, while interest rates and inflation are still important considerations. Experts are assessing how these elements will influence long-term market trends and whether the current bull run can be sustained in the coming years. At CNBC's Squawk Box, Mary Ann Bartels of Sanctuary Wealth showed bullish sentiment toward the market, especially due to strong earnings growth. She compared the current environment to past periods of innovation, such as the 1920s and 1990s, emphasizing the role of AI, robotics, and Web3 in driving long-term growth. Unlike the 1990s, she noted that companies today are funding investments with cash and equity rather than excessive leverage. She believes that the S&P could reach 7,200 to 7,400 this year and 10,000 to 13,000 by the end of the decade, as she expects the bull market to extend through 2029 to 2030. Despite concerns about past market crashes, Bartels believes the current rally is more sustainable due to the large amount of cash on the sidelines and relatively low market leverage. While she acknowledged the possibility of another bear market, she expects a recovery leading to new highs. Moreover, Bartels sees the 10-year Treasury yield fluctuating between 4% and 5% in 2024, with near-term expectations of 4.2% before potentially rising again if economic growth remains strong. She also warned that inflation data, including PPI and CPI, could impact yields, and require close monitoring. For this article, we selected stocks by reviewing news articles, stock analysis, and press releases. We listed the stocks in ascending order of their hedge fund sentiment taken from Insider Monkey's database of 900 hedge funds. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 275% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 150 percentage points (). A customer checking out their new device at a T-Mobile store, illustrating the convenience and accessibility of retail stores. Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 66 T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) provides mobile communications, internet services, and wireless devices across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. During the Super Bowl on February 9, T-Mobile announced with an ad that it has launched T-Mobile Starlink, a satellite-based mobile service developed with Starlink, which is now in public beta. The service aims to provide connectivity over 500,000 square miles of the U.S. where traditional cell towers are unavailable. Initially, it will support text messaging and will later expand to include voice calls and data. Moreover, phones will automatically switch to satellite coverage when out of range of terrestrial networks, and the service also supports emergency alerts. The beta is free until July, after which it will be included in select T-Mobile plans or available for $15 per month. AT&T and Verizon customers can try it for free during the beta and later subscribe for $20 per month. Overall, TMUS ranks 4th on our list of important news updates investors shouldn't miss. While we acknowledge the potential of TMUS as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than TMUS but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and Complete List of 59 AI Companies Under $2 Billion in Market Cap Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
10-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
T-Mobile, Starlink to launch satellite-based connectivity in July for $15 per month
Harshita Mary Varghese Reuters Hear this story T-Mobile TMUS.O said on Sunday it will launch its satellite-to-cell service, powered by SpaceX's Starlink, in July for $15 a month, as the U.S. wireless carrier aims to eliminate mobile dead zones and extend connectivity to remote areas. Shares of T-Mobile rose about 4% in premarket trading on Monday. The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth. T-Mobile said 500,000 square miles of the U.S., which is unreachable by terrestrial cell towers, can now stay connected. The carrier began a wide-scale beta trial of the service on Sunday. The company will provide the service free for customers till its launch, after which it will be included in the carrier's premium Go5G Next plan at no extra cost. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. More Starlink news:Apple iPhone to support Starlink direct-to-cell coverage in US For other plans, customers who sign up for the trial will get a 33% discount when the service is commercially launched, the wireless carrier said. The carrier is also offering the T-Mobile Starlink service directly to all wireless users, including customers of rival telecom firms AT&T T.N and Verizon VZ.N without having to switch. The beta launch will offer text service via satellite, while voice and data features will be added later, the company announced during the Super Bowl game on Sunday. "This is something that nobody else in the U.S. has done, and one of the big distinctive things this network has is that it works across almost all smartphones from the last four years," Mike Katz, president of marketing, strategy and products, told Reuters. T-Mobile has been working closely with Apple AAPL.O and Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google to "ensure that this experience is integrated directly into their OS (operating system), and this will be the default satellite system across both of those phones," Katz said. Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar and Leroy Leo
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
T-Mobile Opens Its Starlink Beta, Including to People With AT&T and Verizon
Late last year, T-Mobile said it was getting ready to start beta testing SpaceX's Starlink service. It appears the program is ready for takeoff, with the carrier expected to announce during the Super Bowl that it's begun letting users access satellite service. As part of the beta, people in the program will be able to send SMS text messages when they're outdoors, even in areas where they don't normally get T-Mobile's terrestrial coverage. The beta service will be free and open to all T-Mobile postpaid users until July, with the carrier also making it available for free during this time to AT&T and Verizon customers. In July, the carrier plans to begin charging for the service. It'll be included as part of T-Mobile's priciest Go5G Next plan and available as an add-on to its other plans for $15 per month, per line. T-Mobile users signing up for the service this month will be able to lock in a discounted rate of $10 per month, per line as part of an "early adopter" deal. AT&T and Verizon users will be able to continue using the service for $20 per month, per line. Those users won't need to switch to T-Mobile to add Starlink service but will need an unlocked compatible device that supports eSIMs. T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon users interested in signing up for the beta can do so at T-Mobile's website, with the carrier planning to add users to the new service on a first come, first served rolling basis. As it goes through the list, it'll reach back out with instructions when users who sign up for the beta are able to join. The carrier wasn't planning on offering satellite coverage to AT&T and Verizon users but says it was moved to do so after seeing Verizon's latest ad that features astronaut Buzz Aldrin touting satellite texting on its network. The ad has already racked up over 8 million views on YouTube. Clint Patterson, senior vice president of marketing at T-Mobile, tells CNET that when it came to supporting rival carriers "candidly, this was not part of our original plan for the Super Bowl." "When we saw Verizon's latest ad, advertising something that you can't do on Verizon's network, we felt like we needed to act." T-Mobile says that it and Starlink have more than 450 satellites currently in orbit that "provide coverage to 500,000 square miles of terrain inaccessible by terrestrial networks." Patterson said T-Mobile has already added "tens of thousands" of users into the beta. The carrier notes it's been working with SpaceX and device manufacturers on optimizing smartphones to be able to connect to the new service, with the goal being that as long as you have a view of the sky, you should be able to stay connected. T-Mobile says it's been working with manufacturers to "ensure the vast majority of T-Mobile phones released in the last four years will work with T-Mobile Starlink," including the iPhone 14 and Galaxy S21. T-Mobile and SpaceX first announced their partnership back in 2022 and have more recently used the technology to keep people informed and connected during natural disasters. The two companies previously turned on the service in response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene last year and this month enabled it for people dealing with the Los Angeles fires. In emergency situations, the company may make the service available to all, regardless of plan, according to Mike Katz, president of marketing, strategy and products at T-Mobile. "In times of emergency, you kind of have to put down your competitive guards and realize that there's things more important ... and that people that are affected by these tragedies need help," he said. "So that will always be our guiding principle on those things." As part of its deployment in response to the Los Angeles fires, the carrier only opened up the Starlink support to users with most Android phones and older iPhone models prior to the iPhone 14 series. Those with an iPhone 14 or newer phone were instead pushed to use Apple's satellite service, which the iPhone maker offers with Globalstar. With the beta and full launch, T-Mobile will support more-recent devices across both Android and iOS. The carrier isn't providing a list of compatible devices, but Katz notes that the phones available for the beta "will be the fewest number of eligible devices, and literally, like probably weekly, it will expand." "All newer devices at some point are going to be included in it," Katz said, adding that the carrier will be notifying customers when their phone is compatible for the beta. T-Mobile said that as part of the opening of this new beta service, it'll also be able to use the Starlink constellation to be able to broadcast Wireless Emergency Alerts from government and local officials nationwide to anyone, regardless of whether they have T-Mobile or a different provider. Though T-Mobile and SpaceX's initial Starlink service will focus on texting, the plan is to add support for voice and data, something that could help the carrier's offering stand out from what's bundled in from device makers. Patterson said that though the carrier is starting with SMS texting in the beta, it plans to offer data services over satellite "later this year" and voice services, like calling, in the future. Apple's satellite solution allows for sending messages to emergency services and, with iOS 18, regular iMessages over satellite. Google recently introduced an emergency satellite messaging option in partnership with provider Skylo for its Pixel 9 series of phones; it's just for emergency messages. Apple and Google currently don't charge for their satellite messaging services, though both have hinted they may add a fee for the feature down the line. Katz said that as T-Mobile works through the beta and toward a commercial launch, phones will know how to handle conflicts between differing satellite services, with the first option being the carrier's service rather than one from a manufacturer. "The phones are all designed to search for the carrier network first and then go to the other one," he said. "And this is an extension of the carrier network."
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
T-Mobile satellite-to-phone service opens for all, and free until July
Two years ago, T-Mobile inked a deal with SpaceX to enable network connectivity via the Starlink constellation of satellites. Late in 2024, the carrier opened registrations for beta testing its direct-to-cell satellite service. Today, the company aired a Super Bowl ad and announced that the beta testing is now open to everyone. The coolest part is that T-Mobile will offer free access for all registrations until July. Once the beta freebie is phased out, the service will be bundled at no extra cost for subscribers on the Go5G Next plan covering individual and business customers. Any T-Mobile customer, however, would be able to add the satellite service after paying $15 per month atop their existing plan. Those who register for the beta testing in February will get access to T-Mobile Starlink at a discounted rate of $10 per month. Of course, the carrier won't miss such a ripe opportunity to lure in new customers. To that end, registrations for the new service, dubbed T-Mobile Starlink, will be open to subscribers of rival networks such as Verizon and AT&T for free. After July, they can still access the service at a $20 per month rate for each connection line. In the early phase, the direct-to-cell satellite network will only allow sending text messages (both person-to-person and group chats) when users are stuck in dead zones aka areas without any cell tower coverage. T-Mobile says the satellite network coverage will span an area of over half a million square miles. Down the road, as the infrastructure matures and more satellites are injected into the orbit, T-Mobile Starlink will switch from text-only message format to sending multimedia messages, as well. The company hasn't detailed the specific hardware requirements, but says T-Mobile Starlink 'works on most smartphones from the last four years.' As the bandwidth matures, the carrier will open the doors for calling and data services, too. Looking over at the competition, Vodafone recently bagged the honor of making the first 'space video call' over network lanes beamed from a satellite. T-Mobile's initiative is the first of its kind from a US-based carrier, even though an emergency satellite communication facility has been available for at least a couple of years, championed by the likes of Apple. The Un-carrier is taking care of that aspect, as well. When users find themselves in dead zones, their phones will be able to relay Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) and receive critical alerts such as weather-related disasters. T-Mobile says this facility will be available to users across the country via its satellite network system. 'T-Mobile Starlink is the first and only space-based mobile network in the US. It's a massive technical achievement and an absolute game changer for ALL wireless users,' says T-Mobile chief Mike Sievert. AT&T has also inked a deal with AST SpaceMobile to offer satellite-to-phone services in the near future, while Verizon is working with Skylo to deliver the convenience. T-Mobile's satellite connectivity service will launch widely in July for subscribers. As for the open beta registration phase, users will be enrolled on ongoing basis, says the company.
