[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-is-ready-to-keep-new-york-connected-during-unga81#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [NetworkCategory](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network)[Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile Is Ready to Keep New York Connected During UNGA81 September 22, 2026 *As world leaders gather in New York City, T‑Mobile teams are prepared to help keep customers connected* *and support public safety agencies working behind the scenes* [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/09/UNGA_Hero_2.jpg) T‑Mobile deployable network resources at UNGA 2 min readListen IconListen Listen to this article 0:00 - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn During High-Level Week, as activity across New York City intensifies, reliable connectivity is about more than calls, texts and social feeds. It helps public safety teams coordinate, agencies communicate and people stay connected as activity across the city intensifies. Ahead of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81), T‑Mobile has been preparing across the network and on the ground, with built-in resilience and close coordination with federal and public safety partners throughout High-Level Week. “At an event of this scale, readiness at T‑Mobile means preparing not only for what we expect, but for what could change,” said Salim Kouidri, SVP, Field Engineering & Operations, T‑Mobile. “Our teams are optimizing the network, positioning additional capabilities and working closely with public safety partners so we can respond quickly and help keep critical connections strong.” ### __Preparing for Shifting Demand__ Ahead of UNGA81, our teams assessed network coverage and performance across the event area, including a recent coverage survey conducted for national security and law enforcement officials coordinating the event. Teams also have a dedicated network optimization plan in place for High-Level Week to help the network respond to changing demand and keep customers connected as activity increases across the city. Public safety personnel across multiple agencies supporting security operations during High-Level Week are also using [T-Priority](https://www.t-mobile.com/T-Priority), which provides prioritized connectivity for eligible first responders during periods of congestion, helping critical communications stay connected when demand is highest. If additional connectivity is needed, [deployable network resources](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/disaster-definitions) including SatCOLTs (Satellite Cell on Light Trucks), are on standby to add another layer of resilience. ### __On the Ground with Public Safety Partners__ Throughout High-Level Week, our emergency response teams will work alongside federal partners in multi-agency command centers supporting connectivity during UNGA81. That gives our teams a real-time view of connectivity needs on the ground, so they can quickly assess what’s needed, coordinate resources and bring in additional support if conditions change. Together, network optimization, backup capabilities and teams on the ground help keep customers and public safety partners connected throughout the week. For more information on T‑Mobile’s preparedness and response capabilities, visit the company’s [Emergency Response hub](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/emergency-response) and follow @TMobileNews on X and Instagram. - [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/09/UNGA81_T-MobileSatCOLT_2026_3.jpg) - [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/09/UNGA_Hero.jpg) - [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/09/UNGA.jpg) \### Tags[Emergency Response](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/emergency-response)[Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/network)[T-Mobile for Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/t-mobile-for-business) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Prepares for and Responds to Hurricane Lowell in Hawaiʻi (Updated 9/14/26)__  \ September 05, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-positions-crews-and-resources-across-hawaii-ahead-of-hurricane-lowell) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Monitoring and Ready to Respond to Tropical Storm Edouard (Updated 9/2/26)__  \ September 01, 2026|3 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-monitoring-and-ready-to-respond-to-tropical-storm-edouard) [ \ CommunityPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Supporting Customers During Severe Flooding on the Nepal-Tibet Border (Updated 9/8/26)__ \ August 26, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-supporting-customers-during-severe-flooding-on-the-nepal-tibet-border) [ \ CommunityPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Supporting Community and Connectivity During Hawk Fire Response in Nevada__ \ August 24, 2026|1 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/t-mobile-supporting-community-and-connectivity-during-hawk-fire-response-in-nevada)