[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-network-update-and-customer-relief-for-california#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 [Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile Network Update and Customer Relief for California Wildfires November 18, 2008 ![](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2002/03/article-default.desktop-500x325.jpg) 1 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn T‑Mobile Wi-Fi Access Free of Charge in Select Regions to Help People Stay Connected Los Angeles, Calif. — Nov. 19, 2008 T‑Mobile USA, Inc. continues to respond to California wildfires with a focus on network availability as well as customer assistance during this time of need and regional disaster. Network Preparedness ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [![Severe Weather is Here: How T-Mobile Is Helping People Stay Connected](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/06/11832250_Severe-Weather_Infographic_Hero-500x250.png) \ CommunityPress Release \ __Severe Weather is Here: How T‑Mobile Is Helping People Stay Connected__ \ June 11, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/severe-weather-is-here-how-t-mobile-is-helping-people-stay-connected) [![T-Mobile Introduces Dynamic CX AI-Powered Connectivity Technology](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/06/T-Mobile-Dynamic-CX-Crowd-Tech-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Introduces Dynamic CX, AI-Powered Technology Designed to Help Keep Customers Connected During Summer’s Biggest Live Events__ \ June 04, 2026|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-introduces-dynamic-cx-ai-powered-technology-designed-to-help-keep-customers-connected-during-summers-biggest-live-events) [![T-Mobile Supporting First Responders During Wildfires](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/05/Station-23-4_Hero_T-MobileSatCOLT-500x250.jpg) \ CommunityPress Release \ __Before, During and After: How T‑Mobile Shows Up for First Responders and Communities Across America at Every Stage__ \ May 19, 2026|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-t-mobile-shows-up-for-first-responders-across-america) [![T-Mobile drones and drone operation center, 2026](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/05/TMobileDrones2026_Hero-500x250.jpg) \ NetworkPress Release \ __Every Second Counts: T‑Mobile Advances a Stronger, Smarter, More Resilient Network for Americans__  \ May 05, 2026|10 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-advances-stronger-smarter-network-for-americans)