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BELLEVUE, Wash. — December 30, 2021 — Everyone deserves access to high-speed internet, regardless of their income. To ensure financially challenged households stay connected to their world, Assurance Wireless — T-Mobile’s primary Lifeline Assistance brand — will be participating in the federal government’s new <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Affordable Connectivity Program</a> (ACP). With the ACP and Assurance Wireless, eligible households can get everything they need to stay connected.

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When the ACP enrollment opens tomorrow, December 31, 2021, qualified households may be eligible for a $30 monthly discount (up to $75 on tribal lands) toward internet service on certain plans. With that ACP benefit at Assurance Wireless, you can receive:

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The ACP Helps More Americans In many cities, consumers have little to no choice for broadband and up to 41 million Americans don’t have access to high-speed internet at all.<a href="#_edn1">[1]</a> In May 2021, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-and-metro-by-t-mobile-to-participate-in-fccs-emergency-broadband-benefit-program" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">T-Mobile announced</a> its participation in the <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)</a>, a federal temporary program to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for eligible households during the pandemic. The Federal Communications Commission recently announced that the EBB will be replaced with the ACP, a new, long-term program launching tomorrow.

With the ACP, <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">more Americans</a> will have the opportunity to experience the power of internet. Households may be eligible to receive the ACP benefit if they participate in programs like SNAP, WIC or Medicaid, or have an income up to 200 percent of the <a href="https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">federal poverty level</a>.

T-Mobile Helps Bridge the Digital Divide T-Mobile is committed to bringing wireless access to everyone. <a href="https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans/connect">T-Mobile Connect</a>, the Un-carrier’s lowest priced plan ever, was launched right as the pandemic hit to help more people get and stay connected at just $15/month for unlimited talk and text, plus up to 2.5GB of high-speed data with 5G access included on capable devices and an annual upgrade of 500MB/year over the next four years — both at no extra cost. With <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/business/education/project-10-million" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Project 10Million</a>, a $10.7 billion investment by T-Mobile to help close the Homework Gap, the Un-carrier offers free internet service and free mobile hotspots to under-connected households with eligible school-aged children, aiming to reach up to 10 million eligible households over five years.

How to Get ACP at Assurance Wireless Households currently enrolled in EBB through Assurance Wireless will continue to receive their monthly EBB benefit until March 1, 2022. Before March 1, those households still eligible will receive personalized information from T-Mobile for transferring to or applying for ACP. New households can enroll in Assurance Wireless’ ACP benefit by visiting <a href="http://www.assurancewireless.com/affordable" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assurancewireless.com/affordable</a> starting tomorrow, December 31. During the application process, applicants will confirm their eligibility with the <a href="https://www.getemergencybroadband.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Verifier</a>.

For more information about the ACP at Assurance Wireless, visit <a href="http://www.assurancewireless.com/affordable" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">assurancewireless.com/affordable</a>.

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Program Disclosures: The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government program to provide a discount on broadband service and to increase the adoption of broadband internet access service by consumers. One ACP discount per eligible household and is non-transferable across households. Eligible consumers may obtain ACP service from any participating provider and may transfer their ACP benefit to another participating provider at any time. For details on the ACP program, visit <a href="https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit">https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit</a>. Unlimited while on our network. During congestion, heavy data users (>35GB/mo.) and customers choosing Assurance Wireless or similarly prioritized plans (e.g., T-Mobile Essentials, Metro by T-Mobile) may notice lower speeds than other customers due to data prioritization. Mobile Hotspot up to 10GB 4G LTE. Capable device required. Coverage is not available everywhere. See details at <a href="https://www.assurancewireless.com/">assurancewireless.com</a>. T-Mobile Connect: Plus taxes & fees. Domestic only. See details at <a href="https://prepaid.t-mobile.com">prepaid.t-mobile.com</a>. Project 10Million: Student eligibility based on National School Lunch program. 1 per household. 100GB per year free on our network. See details at <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/business/education/project-10-million">t-mobile.com/business/education/project-10-million</a>.

About T-Mobile T-Mobile U.S. 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 Sprint. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/">https://www.t-mobile.com</a>.

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Even with 2022 right around the corner, T-Mobile isn’t ready to close the book on its 2021 Season of Giving quite yet. The Un-carrier is continuing to support the communities it serves with even more donations to cap off the year.

Following T-Mobile's Season of Giving, which raised over $1.2 million to help families cover the costs of holiday gifts via <a href="https://www.payawaythelayaway.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pay Away the Layaway</a>, the Un-carrier also announced additional funding for technology projects in classrooms across the country in partnership with <a href="https://www.donorschoose.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DonorsChoose</a>.

“Whether we’re helping families pay for holiday gifts or bridging the digital divide in classrooms across the country, T-Mobile is always looking for opportunities to mobilize as a force for GOOD – not just during the holiday season but every day of the year,” said Janice V. Kapner, T-Mobile Chief Communications and Brand Officer.

On Nov. 30 we kicked off our annual Season of Giving by bringing everyone together to support an organization that helps families in need by paying off layaway balances for holiday gifts and supplies. With the generosity of our employees, customers and fans, the Un-carrier and the T-Mobile Foundation were able to donate over $1.2 million to Pay Away the Layaway this holiday season.

“Partnering with T-Mobile again this year means the world to us, and it was incredible to see their leadership team, staff, customers and fans show up to spread joy,” said Lee Karchawer, Founder of Pay Away the Layaway. “Together we surprised over 1,900 families in 17 cities with the news that their holiday layaways had been paid off. That creates a ripple effect, spreading kindness to thousands more people around the world -- that's what Pay Away the Layaway is all about.”

38.5K #TMobileGivesBack Re-Tweets+14K acts of good from T-Mobile employees1.13M clicks-to-donate through T-Mobile Tuesday

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As we count down to the <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeSievert/status/1472950965531660291" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#NewYeAR</a> with augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) greetings from members of our leadership team, we recognize the huge role this technology will play in the economy and experiences of the future. We understand the importance of introducing this technology to future generations of innovators, and we’re proud to work year-round with organizations like DonorsChoose that work to make it happen.

That’s why T-Mobile is donating an additional $100,000 to DonorsChoose to fund AR/VR and technology projects at rural schools across the country to help expand students' horizons and foster their creativity with engaging learning curriculums and projects. Inclusive of our <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/give-thanks-not-pranks-2021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#GiveThanksNotPranks</a> and <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/offers/get-iphone-12-on-us-and-50-off-family-lines" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">back to school</a> giving campaigns, this brings our total 2021 DonorsChoose contribution to roughly $2.2 million!

“T-Mobile is empowering teachers who want to instill a spirit of innovation in their students,” said Charles Best, founder of DonorsChoose. “Right now, technology is among the top resources teachers are requesting on DonorsChoose. Through T-Mobile’s partnership, we want to close the tech gap across U.S. public schools and help launch students into the future of learning.”

Looking ahead to 2022, Team Magenta and our partners are already rolling up our sleeves to keep making a difference in the communities we serve. Guided by the passion of our employees and their tenacious spirit of innovation, the new year will bring even bigger and better opportunities to mobilize for GOOD. #WeWontStop

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BELLEVUE, Wash. — December 7, 2021 — T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) reveals the names of 25 more American small towns that will receive Hometown Grants to jumpstart vital community projects. Created to help local communities move forward on projects that build on the strengths that have always made them great places to live and work, Hometown Grants are inspired by the unique sense of place and deep pride that is so much a part of every small town.

“All of us at T-Mobile are so proud to support small towns with Hometown Grants,” said Jon Freier, President, Consumer Group at T-Mobile. “From revitalizing a historic theater to creating an arts and innovation incubator, building new parks, renovating a shelter for abused women and their children, and so much more, the first 25 Hometown Grant winners embarked on amazing and important projects that will bring long-lasting benefits to the citizens of their towns. We’re excited to see how the next 25 towns use Hometown Grants to improve their communities.”

To select Hometown Grant recipients, T-Mobile worked with Main Street America and Smart Growth America, two organizations that have decades of experience helping build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities. Together, they considered applications from small towns based on level of detail and completeness, potential community impact, project viability and other factors.

“The 25 towns selected to receive a T-Mobile Hometown Grant have committed to investing in their downtowns, reimagining their public spaces, and providing gathering spaces for all parts of their communities. SGA applauds these efforts as we continue to support scores of towns and cities in rural places,” said Smart Growth America’s President and CEO Calvin Gladney.

“These winning grant projects demonstrate the ingenuity and dedication to community we’ve seen in Main Street towns for decades,” said Main Street America’s President & CEO Patrice Frey. “We’re proud to work with T-Mobile and Smart Growth America to support these grant recipients, and we’re excited to see how their inspiring projects bring communities together in the years to come.”

T-Mobile will announce new Hometown Grant recipients on a quarterly basis — every town in America that has a population of fewer than 50,000 people and a vision for how to make their community even stronger than it is today is encouraged to apply.

T-Mobile announced the first batch of 25 T-Mobile Hometown Grants in September, when it also named Woodstock, Illinois, the first Hometown Techover winner and recipient of $3 million in technology upgrades to transform it into a national model for 5G speed and power for small towns everywhere.

Commitment to Rural America Hometown Grants are part of the Un-carrier’s massive 5-year commitment announced in April to bring 5G to rural America, hire 7,500 new employees in rural communities, and support economic development in small towns by providing $25 million in funding. In addition, the Un-carrier unleashed T-Mobile Home Internet, a new broadband service available to nearly 10 million rural households across the country.

It’s all part of our goal to ensure all Americans — from big cities to small towns and rural communities across the U.S. — have access to all the latest products, services and technology.

For full details on how to submit a proposal for Hometown Grants, visit <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants</a>.

For more information about T-Mobile's commitment to small towns, visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/acrossamerica" target="_blank">T-Mobile.com/AcrossAmerica</a>.

Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.twitter.com/tmobilenews" target="_blank">@TMobileNews</a> to stay up to date with the latest company news.

About T-Mobile T-Mobile U.S. 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 Sprint. For more information please visit: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/" target="_blank">https://www.t-mobile.com</a>.

About Main Street America Today, it is a network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Since 1980, communities participating in the program have leveraged more than $89.57 billion in new public and private investment, generated 687,321 net new jobs and 154,435 net new businesses, and rehabilitated more than 303,836 buildings. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.mainstreet.org">www.mainstreet.org</a>.

About Smart Growth America  About Smart Growth America: Smart Growth America envisions a country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous, and resilient. We empower communities through technical assistance, advocacy, and thought leadership to realize our vision of livable places, healthy people, and shared prosperity. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsmartgrowthamerica.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CDanielle.Babbington%40t-mobile.com%7Cae72700fa378494c6eda08d9673180a8%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637654284577859495%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=lKselvi3Dqq5pqueJNKiHxptFqpxyjbTxfBLZgh4mOA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://smartgrowthamerica.org/</a>.

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Bellevue, Wash. — December 2, 2021 — Who’s got game? Female athletes! As an official sponsor of the SEC, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) wants to help the entire SEC community thrive. T-Mobile also recognizes the importance of women’s sports and the role that youth sports can have on allowing female athletes to one day compete at the highest levels like the SEC. The Un-carrier is proud to announce a $50,000 donation to each of the SEC’s 14 universities – totaling $700,000 – supporting the advancement of women’s athletic programs.

Every SEC university has different needs, so each will be able to identify where the money will have the most impact, but everyone has the same goals - increasing the visibility of the women who compete today and supporting youth-focused programming in their local community to keep more girls in the game. Because when more girls can play, everyone wins.

“T-Mobile is so inspired by the drive and spirit of female student athletes who compete on behalf of the SEC and at other colleges and universities across the country,” said Jon Freier, president, T-Mobile’s Consumer Group. “As the Official Wireless Sponsor of the SEC, we’re proud to support the efforts of the schools and conference to help drive change for the incredible females who compete on behalf of the SEC today, and the young girls who dream of doing so in the future.”

T-Mobile will present a $700,000 check to the SEC as part of the first-ever T-Mobile SEC Championship Concert on Friday, Dec. 3 at Georgia International Plaza outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, to get the party started at SEC Championship weekend. The T-Mobile SEC Championship Concert features multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated global entertainer Chris Young, along with special guests and fellow Sony Music Nashville artists Mitchell Tenpenny and Kameron Marlowe.

Free and open to everyone, no ticket is required, and T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint customers and their guests can score special front-of-the-stage access in the T-Mobile Magenta Zone, complimentary phone charging, limited-addition Chris Young swag, and a beverage on us, just by showing their phone. (Capacity is limited so get there early!) For fans who can’t make it to Atlanta for the show, T-Mobile will host a worldwide livestream broadcast of the T-Mobile SEC Championship Concert beginning at 7 p.m. EST on Chris Young’s YouTube and Facebook channels, watch <a href="https://youtu.be/Q-jbmEqtl1Y" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HERE</a>.

Official Wireless Sponsor of the SEC T-Mobile’s donation to women’s athletics at the SEC builds on the sponsorship the Un-carrier launched earlier this year with the SEC to be the “Official Wireless Sponsor of the SEC.” As part of this multi-year relationship, T-Mobile is the sponsor of the SEC Softball Tournament; SEC Saturday Night, SEC Network’s primetime college football franchise; and all regular-season games televised by SEC Network. In addition, T-Mobile is strengthening its commitment to the SEC with official multi-year partnerships with University of Alabama, University of Florida, University of Georgia and Texas A&M University, all represented by LEARFIELD.

“It is exciting to see T-Mobile’s commitment to women’s sports across the SEC through their support of the SEC Softball Tournament and now with this generous contribution to support women’s athletics in all 14 of our athletics departments,” said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. “Next year is the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which paved the way forward for progress toward opportunities in sports for women, and the SEC looks forward to working with T-Mobile to elevate stories and create conversations about the importance and value of women’s college athletics.”

T-Mobile Hometown Grants In addition to presenting a check for $700,000 to women’s sports at the T-Mobile SEC Championship Concert, T-Mobile will announce the second group of recipients of T-Mobile Hometown Grants.

Earlier this year T-Mobile unveiled a <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobiles-next-un-carrier-move-5gforall">massive pledge</a> to bring 5G to rural America and support the people and businesses who help local communities thrive and grow. That pledge included a plan to hire 7,500 new employees in small towns and provide $25 million in grants for community development projects. In September, the Un-carrier revealed that Woodstock, Illinois, is the first <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/hometown-techover-winner" target="_blank">Hometown Techover winner</a>, worth $3 million for a technology upgrade to transform it into a national model for 5G speed and power for small towns everywhere.

In September, T-Mobile also <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/you-get-a-grant-and-you-get-a-grant-t-mobile-to-bolster-25-small-towns-nationwide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced the first batch</a> of 25 T-Mobile Hometown Grants, which were created to help small towns jumpstart stalled community development projects and kick off new ones. Hometown Grants are designed to re-energize towns across the country and build on the strengths that make them great places to live and work. T-Mobile awards new Hometown Grants every quarter — towns around America with populations of fewer than 50,000 people are encouraged to apply. For full details on how to submit a proposal for Hometown Grants, visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants" target="_blank">https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants</a>.

Commitment to Rural America Hometown Grants are part of the Un-carrier’s huge long-term commitment to bring 5G and support economic development in rural America. In addition to thousands of job opportunities and millions of dollars in community development grants, the Un-carrier’s unleashed T-Mobile Home Internet, a new broadband service available to nearly 10 million rural households across the country.

It’s all part of our goal to ensure all Americans — from the big cities to small towns and rural communities across the U.S. — have access to all the latest products, services and technology.

For more information about T-Mobile's commitment to small towns, visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/acrossamerica" target="_blank">T-Mobile.com/AcrossAmerica</a>. Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.twitter.com/tmobilenews" target="_blank">@TMobileNews</a> to stay up to date with the latest company news.

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Each year during the holidays T-Mobile kicks off our Season of Giving to rally our employees, customers, and the communities we serve around a collective giving goal. We give back to causes that share our passion for doing good and TOGETHER we stand united as one Un-carrier making a meaningful difference for communities in need – because TOGETHER we give more.

And that’s a good thing because the need is huge. This year, due to the rising costs of food and other living expenses, Americans from lower income households are anticipated to experience the greatest insecurity toward holiday spending <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/insights/articles/us164630_2021-holiday-retail-survey/DI_2021-Deloitte-holiday-retail-survey.pdf">in the last decade</a>.

So, this Season of Giving, T-Mobile will help families purchase holiday gifts and essentials for their children through <a href="https://www.payawaythelayaway.org/">Pay Away the Layaway</a> with a donation of up to $1 million.

“We're grateful and thrilled to spread joy alongside T-Mobile this holiday season,” said Lee Karchawer, Founder of Pay Away the Layaway. “Knowing we will make thousands more children smile this year with T-Mobile's support is a dream come true. This partnership will change lives like we've never been able to before, all in the name of creating a kinder, gentler world.”

And the best part is - EVERYONE can contribute to help spread the holiday cheer!

T-Mobile got the ball rolling with an initial donation of $250,000 to Pay Away the Layaway to support families in need by paying off their layaway balances at military exchanges and retail locations. Then, starting on Giving Tuesday November 30 and through December 14, T-Mobile is inviting everyone to join us in our Season of Giving to help us give even more – here’s how:

“Our Season of Giving is all about coming together during a time of year that should be joyous, but is often challenging for far too many families….and we want to make a difference for those who may need a little help,” said Janice V. Kapner, T-Mobile Chief Communications and Brand Officer. “We want it to be easy for everyone to help give back, so just one click or tweet can really make a difference. It’s community supporting community – and we hope everyone will join us!”

For more information about T-Mobile’s Season of Giving, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/content/t-mobile/corporate/responsibility.html">click here.</a>

About T-Mobile T-Mobile U.S. 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 Sprint. For more information please visit: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2F&esheet=52321646&newsitemid=20201106005342&lan=en-US&anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com&index=7&md5=69f49b59c279f5e231e1966f993f5cda">https://www.t-mobile.com</a>.

About Pay Away the Layaway Pay Away the Layaway (<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.payawaythelayaway.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CJessica.Dillon10%40t-mobile.com%7Cded8e65ea708485b648508d9abb1169e%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637729599344471782%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=WkHdMH534Ebvgf%2FAKc4aJcKSBDU5%2BXVq%2FMKVhbPyZLI%3D&reserved=0">www.payawaythelayaway.org</a>) is a registered 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that raises money online and uses those funds to pay off layaway balances with gifts and essentials for kids all over the world. The organization pays off layaway balances at several stores including Burlington, Army & Air Force Exchange, Navy Exchange and more. The mission of the organization is to inspire hope and spread kindness.

Each year during the holidays T-Mobile kicks off our Season of Giving to rally our employees, customers, and the communities we serve around a collective

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A T-Mobile employee talks about how the company’s expanded TechX Returnship program helped him find full-time work and a new career focus after returning to civilian life.

“Returning to civilian life was a bit of a challenge since I joined the military at quite a young age. And, you know, working in the military was pretty much all I knew.”

Alex Asuncion dedicated his life to serving in the United States Air Force as a cyber system operator. When he decided he wanted to transfer to part-time status with the Air Force Reserves after more than five years in active duty, he hoped to do some soul searching.

Alex says he wanted to change his career focus from purely technical to something in business management. But mix in some time off to go back to school with a global pandemic, and he says the job market wasn’t exactly welcoming him with open arms. In fact, <a href="https://www.veterans.senate.gov/newsroom/news/sens-moran-tester-introduce-legislation-to-tackle-veteran-unemployment-during-covid-19-pandemic">the veteran unemployment rate</a> across the entire country saw a significant rise from 3.1 percent in 2019 to 11.7 percent in 2020.

“I graduated with my MBA in May 2020,” says Alex, “but with the ongoing COVID pandemic it was quite difficult to get a job, especially with my work experience being mostly in the technical realm.

That’s when Alex learned about the <a href="https://www.reachire.com/hiring-partners/partner-brand-t-mobile">T-Mobile TechX Returnship program</a>.

The program made some big changes to between its pilot that began in 2019 and its second cohort in 2020 to create more inclusivity for those finding it challenging to re-enter the workforce after a career break. Originally a program that served women through its partnership with <a href="https://www.reachire.com/">reacHIRE</a>, an organization that offers  a path into leadership roles for women in tech after time off to care for family or other personal reasons, T-Mobile extended the  six-month, full-time, paid return-to-work program from six to 26 participants in roles beyond just technology, and also began to accept applications from men, primarily to reach veterans in need.

“The positive results from the Returnship pilot and the profound impact it has had on our Returnship graduates led us to broadening the scope of the partnership across multiple technology organizations,” said T-Mobile’s Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer Brian King, who sponsors the program. “With this diverse applicant pool of 75 percent women in tech, 74 percent people of color and 4.5 percent veterans, we are now setting our sights on going even bigger in the future!”

The program’s next cohort will expand to 37 roles across technology, HR, consumer markets and finance that offer a chance to gain relevant work skills and experiences through challenging projects, assignments and training, all while building a professional network and providing ongoing coaching and mentorship to potentially lead to full-time or extended contracting roles at T-Mobile. Alex says after graduating from the program, he was able to find the right full-time role as a technical project manager with the company’s Technology Project Management Office group.

T-Mobile has shown its commitment to honoring those who have served by offering active military, veterans and their families <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/military-discount-plans">it’s best discount on family plans</a>, but the company is also focused on its employees by committing to hire 10,000 military veterans and their spouses by 2023. Inclusive of veterans and veteran spouses the Un-carrier brought on board with the Sprint merger, the company has announced <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/militaryappreciationmonth2021">it’s over halfway</a> to meeting that goal.

And as the Returnship program is actively seeking applicants for its third and largest yet cohort starting January 2022, Alex spoke with us from his home in San Diego about his story, and explains why he thinks the program is an invaluable service to veterans like himself and for people who simply have <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/successful-returnship-program-returns-2022">taken a career break and need some support to break back in</a>.

This opportunity is a six-month, full-time, paid return-to-work program in Washington, Kansas, Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania, California and Colorado. There’s a total 37 spots available for a mix of in-person, hybrid and fully remote roles. Recruiting will continue through December 9 for candidates with a variety of skill sets for the next cohort that starts in January 2022. At the end of the program, you may be eligible for full-time or extended contracting work at T-Mobile, but it is not guaranteed. Hear from non-veterans graduates who attended the program as well.

Tell us a little about your journey from the military to when you first took a step back into civilian life.

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I enlisted with the United States Air Force back in 2011 and was assigned as a cyber system operator, where I was in charge of ensuring that the Air Force network was safe and secure from any network attacks or threats. And while I was on active duty, I had some opportunities to support several missions across the country. But the majority of my career was spent at Langley Air Force base in Southern Virginia. In 2016, I decided to transition out of active duty and move to more of a part-time military status with the Air Force Reserves.

When you decided to transfer to part-time status with the Air Force Reserves, how did you come to realize you wanted to refocus your career and what challenges did you face?

When I got out of active duty, I was offered an opportunity to work as a contractor in the government space and to continue in a similar line of work from what I was doing in active duty, primarily in IT security. A few years later in that role, I decided that I wanted to make that break out of IT and be in a role that was less technical. So, in 2018, I decided to pursue my master’s in business administration at the University of San Diego.

How did you first come to learn about The T-Mobile Returnship, and what was the program like?

I was introduced to The Returnship at T-Mobile through this veteran hiring program called <a href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">Hiring Our Heroes.</a> And I’m so glad that I was! The Returnship was just an amazing program that not only gave me an opportunity to work for a great company, but also provided me mentorship and just that much needed experience that allowed me to be more confident and knowledgeable in the role that I was trying to pursue. I know several veterans like myself that have considered a career shift, which could be challenging due to a lack of opportunities. But when a company like T-Mobile partners with veteran organizations, it’s just really a win-win on both sides. A company gets someone that’s disciplined and has experience of being a leader, while the veteran gets a chance to gain that much needed experience for that role that they’re trying to pursue.

So how’s it going living the Magenta life?

My life so far with T-Mobile has just been just amazing. The culture here is exactly what I was looking for and everyone here has been so supportive of me, including my managers and my peers. Currently, I’m leading several projects for the one ID migration, which would allow all former Sprint employees to be fully integrated with T-Mobile. My career at T-Mobile is still very young, but I’m hoping to continue to grow more into my role as a project manager. I find T-Mobile to be such an interesting company and I’m constantly hearing about all the cool and innovative things that they’re looking to do.

Anything you want to say to those who are reading this and aren’t sure if the Returnship is the right fit for them?

I just want to reiterate how amazing The Returnship program is. Before this, I hadn’t heard of any other company doing something close to this. It’s such a great initiative, and I highly recommend all veterans, especially those looking to do a career shift, to at least look into the Returnship program. The tools they provide to help you succeed and the mentorship are incredible. Even for those who aren’t veterans and are just looking to get back into their careers after a long break, I would also highly suggest looking into this program. From my cohort, we had many that fit that category of <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/successful-returnship-program-returns-2022">people having to take a step away from their careers due to family reasons or other factors</a>. And I for sure know that they all greatly benefited from this Returnship program and it definitely helped them all restart their careers.

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Inspired by the generosity of the T-Mobile Foundation and our VAN employee resource group during our first DE&I Giving Month in July, this Veterans Day we want to expand T-Mobile’s support of the <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F1tribefoundation.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLisa.Belot%40t-mobile.com%7Ce4669acf17d8440ce2d608d98e9b0509%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637697618732332319%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=y9VGUVHB1UZW8lhVy5AtnKyA2W5GX2KZUDgyb8QWNrk%3D&reserved=0">One Tribe Foundation</a> by raising this year’s donation to a total of $100,000. We’re proud to support an organization deeply committed to protecting the mental health of veterans, first responders, medical frontline workers and their families.

A T-Mobile employee talks about how the company’s expanded TechX Returnship program helped him find full-time work after returning to civilian life.

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As T-Mobile begins taking applications for its third cohort, we take a look at some of the success stories from the program designed to get working mothers and others displaced by the pandemic — and why you might want to consider the TechX Returnship too!

Back in 2020, we first reported on a tiny but mighty program at T-Mobile called the <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-offers-a-welcome-returnship-for-women-in-tech" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-offers-a-welcome-returnship-for-women-in-tech">TechX Returnship</a>. The company’s technology arm, under Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Brian King, looked to partner with <a href="https://www.reachire.com/hiring-partners/partner-brand-t-mobile" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.reachire.com/hiring-partners/partner-brand-t-mobile">reacHIRE</a>, an organization that helps women returning to the workforce in tech by providing opportunities specifically to those who’ve taken a long professional career break to care for family members, raise children or for other personal reasons — of which there have certainly been no shortage during Covid times.

The Returnship quickly made a name for itself as a holistic approach to providing female professionals with tech-centric resumes to join a six-month, full-time paid return-to-work program in order to return to the careers where they were thriving before life got in the way. The Returnship began small, a pilot program pairing just six applicants that ran from November 2019 until May 2020 with managers who were vetted and prepared to be fully engaged mentors.

Of course, also in that time period, the pandemic hit and drove a deeper wedge between a vast amount of women across the country, especially working mothers, and their careers.

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“Life happens, and we have to take a break from the workforce to become caregivers or take extended leave,” says <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/svp-inspires-women-in-tech">Edwige Robinson</a>, T-Mobile’s Senior Vice President of the Central Regional Network Engineering & Operations and a powerhouse female leader in technology. “After being out for a couple of years or so, you feel like a newcomer again, reticent but also motivated to explore the possibilities — this is why I love the Returnship program — it is a second chance opportunity for a vast pool of highly qualified candidates who are ready to make an impact! You have to trust that you have what it takes.”

<a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace">McKinsey & Lean In</a> showed that 1 in 4 women considered downshifting their careers, due to the increased burden that work put on them and their families.Fortune released a study from <a href="https://fortune.com/2020/10/05/women-labor-force-drop-out-september/">The National Women’s Law Center</a> that found 865,000 women dropped out of the workforce in September 2020, a sobering fact when compared to how many men left their jobs during the same time period: 216,000.2021 started with <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/08/economy/women-job-losses-pandemic/index.html">the disturbing news</a> that every single one of the 140,000 job losses in December 2020 were held by women. The final job loss number for 2020 was <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/about-us/covid-response-center/inclusive-economy/what-we-lose-when-we-lose-women-in-the-workforce">2.3 Million women</a>.

While staying true to its mission of helping women return to the workforce — more important than ever, once the pandemic took hold — the TechX Returnship recognized other populations of displaced workers as well, and decided to open its door a little wider.

For its second cohort, which ran from November 2020 to May 2021​, the program designed for women also accepted a few select men, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/returnship-helps-veterans-reenter-workforce">focusing on veterans who have traditionally experienced a challenge getting back into the workplace after military service </a>— a problem also exacerbated by the pandemic. Ultimately 20 more spots were created, for a total of 26 members: 23 women and three men.

And with this growth came more success. The results offered a rare bit of good news during trying times: 91.6 percent of the graduating class found full-time and extended-contract positions at T-Mobile.

The program quickly gained credibility with veteran hiring groups like <a href="https://www.hiringourheroes.org/">Hiring Our Heroes</a>, which began recommending the program to its qualifying members.

Recent program alumna <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/returnship-helps-veterans-reenter-workforce">Alex Asuncion</a> found out about The Returnship this way, and says it was instrumental in helping him successfully change his career focus and find full time work after transitioning from full active duty with the United States Air Force.

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