NetworkCategoryPress Release

T‑Mobile Responding to Severe Weather Sweeping Through the Central U.S. 

May 16, 2025
T‑Mobile Generator Deployment

T-Mobile is actively responding to and continues to monitor powerful storms that have brought tornadoes, damaging winds and widespread lightning to parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. This turbulent weather is expected to extend across the Great Plains and to the east coast.

Network Readiness

T-Mobile’s network has held up well, with power outages leading to only minimal localized disruptions. In places where the network has had impacts, restoration efforts are underway. Permanent network hardening, including backup power and overlapping coverage, are helping to support the network. And our automation and AI-enabled Self-Organizing Network (SON) continues to help dynamically reroute traffic and maintain coverage while recovery continues.  

We have activated our emergency teams who are deploying portable generators and providing refueling support to restore and maintain connectivity to impacted locations.

First Responder & Agency Coordination

We are coordinating with emergency management agencies across the affected states to provide support as needed.

Community Support Readiness

Our Community Support team is monitoring shelter and other needs. We remain ready to deploy portable Wi-Fi, charging stations and connectivity solutions if conditions require.  

We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as the situation evolves. Please visit T-Mobile Emergency Response. Follow the T-Mobile Newsroom on X and Instagram for the latest updates. 

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