[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-takes-the-ballbusterchallenge-to-seattle#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 Takes the #BallBusterChallenge to Seattle January 26, 2016  2 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn __Media Alert: T-Mobile Takes the #BallBusterChallenge to Seattle__ __Seattle, WA — January 27, 2016 (6:00AM)__ Today Un-carrier™ takes its [#BallBusterChallenge](https://newsroom.t-mobile.com/news/ballbuster.htm) to Downtown Seattle and the Seattle Center to demonstrate the current state of the T-Mobile network and debunk Verizon’s year-old network claims. The Seattle challenge comes on the heels of a day spent showing Verizon customers in the San Juans just how far the T-Mobile network has grown. Last year, T-Mobile more than doubled its LTE coverage footprint, adding nearly 1 million square miles of new 4G LTE coverage to cover 304 million Americans - 98% the number of customers that Verizon does, while delivering the fastest 4G LTE network in the nation. Meanwhile, Verizon’s network virtually stood still in comparison. Now, Verizon customers in Seattle will have the chance to see for themselves if their network is actually better and win $100 if they can prove it. If they lose, they they’ll pose for a photo with a network sign of shame, with options like “T-Mobile’s just busted Verizon’s network myth #BallBusterChallenge,” and “T-Mobile’s network was just as good as Verizon’s #BallBusterChallenge” (but we’ll toss in a consolation prize for playing). Local Verizon customers and media alike can take the #BallBusterChallenge by meeting Team Magenta in downtown Seattle and the Center at the following locations and times: - __9:00 AM – 11:30AM:  Corner of 6th Avenue & Olive St__.  1633 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 - 1__2:00 PM – 2:30PM__:  __Near the Space Needle__.  The Challenge team will be roving along Broad Street and Denny Way. You can also follow along on social at [#BallBusterChallenge](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BallBusterChallenge) or [@TMobile](https://twitter.com/tmobile). \### __About T-Mobile US, Inc.__ As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation. The Company's advanced nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences to approximately 63 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. For more information, please visit[https://www.t-mobile.com](https://www.t-mobile.com/)   __Media Contacts__ T-Mobile US Media Relations [MediaRelations@t-mobile.com](mailto:MediaRelations@t-mobile.com) Tags[LTE](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/lte)[Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/network)[Sponsorships](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/sponsorships) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile Completes $2B Network Expansion in Florida, Covering Entire State with Ultra Fast 5G Coverage__ \ July 02, 2025|11 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-network-investment-florida) [ \ BusinessPress Release \ __Fueled by Network Leadership and Transformative AI-Enabled Customer Experiences, T-Mobile Outlines Ambitious Plan for Continued Growth Leadership, Value Creation and Share Taking in Wireless and Broadband While Growing New Businesses__ \ September 18, 2024|20 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-2024-capital-markets-day) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile and KKR Announce Joint Venture to Acquire Metronet and Offer Leading Fiber Solution to More U.S. Consumers__ \ July 24, 2024|10 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-kkr-joint-venture-to-acquire-metronet) [ \ Un-carrierPress Release \ __T-Mobile Powers New 5G-Fueled Fan Experiences at MLB All-Star Week__ \ July 06, 2023|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobile-park-all-star-week)