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The Un-carrier celebrates America’s hometown pride — because many of us were raised with it.

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Small towns and rural communities are essential to our national identity. Whether rural and remote or suburban and growing, America’s hometowns are the fertile ground where millions of Americans put down roots, stretch their legs and live their dreams.

From coast to coast, hometown pride holds America together, and T-Mobile is proud to join in.

We recently <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobiles-next-un-carrier-move-5gforall">announced our latest Un-carrier move</a>. We call it 5G for All. With it, we’re rolling out America’s most expansive 5G network, spanning 1.6 million square miles — with 1.45 million of that coverage in <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/betting-big-on-brick-and-mortar-small-town-rural">small town America</a> — an area the size of the entire Midwest … plus Texas!

AND we’re bringing high speed internet to 10 million households in small towns and rural areas across the country, many that currently have limited access to broadband or none at all. We’re also offering to upgrade everyone in America with a working cellphone to a <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/deals-hub">5G phone FOR FREE</a>! Because we mean it when we say #5GForAll.

Team Magenta has a lot of hometown pride — and that’s particularly true for our leadership team, many of whom come from unsung places across America. With all the support we get from the farthest corners of the country, we figured we’d give some back. Below you’ll find shout-outs from some of our executives to the hometowns that raised them. As you can see, we’re literally all over the map with a lot of love for our roots.

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Mike Sievert, Chief Executive Officer Hometown: Canton, Ohio Population: 69,837 Best thing about my hometown:  The friendliest people Town’s claim to fame: <a href="https://www.profootballhof.com/">Pro Football Hall of Fame</a> Unofficial mascot:  Did I mention footballs? Must-visit spot: Hey, have you been to the football museum with the football-shaped roof? Celebrity: Not really Iconic restaurant/meal/food item: Anything Greek or Italian Only locals know: It’s called “pop.” Soda is that clear, bubbly stuff you put in vodka. Closest road trip destination: <a href="https://www.cedarpoint.com/">Cedar Point</a>, greatest roller coaster park on Earth What you will find: Locals aren’t nosy, they’re friendly, OK? What you won’t find: Mountains. Or oceans.

Bonus: Follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeSievert">Twitter</a>, where I’ll be asking followers to “tell me you’re from a small town without telling me you’re from a small town.”

Peter Osvaldik, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer  Hometown: Bellingham, Washington Population: 96,014 Best thing about my hometown: Great outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, biking, boating Town’s claim to fame: The annual <a href="https://skitosea.com/">Ski to Sea</a> race Unofficial mascot: Rain? Must-visit spot: Chuckanut Drive Celebrity: Hilary Swank, Ryan Stiles Iconic restaurant/meal/food item: Potato burrito at <a href="https://www.casaquepasarocks.com/">Casa Que Pasa</a> Only locals know: <a href="https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/teddy-bear-cove">Teddy Bear Cove</a> Closest road trip destination: Mount Baker What you will find: Laid-back people who love nature (and beer) What you won’t find: Easy parking

Jon Freier, Executive Vice President of Consumer Markets Hometown: Odessa, Texas Population: 129,928 Best thing about my hometown: The people are incredibly friendly and brutally honest. Town’s claim to fame: Odessa is known for its cowboys and roughnecks and is at the center of the Permian Basin, which pumps out 4 million barrels of oil A DAY. Unofficial mascot: Jack Ben Rabbit (see below) Must-visit spot: Our replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the <a href="https://www.odessa.edu/community/GlobeTheateratOdessaCollege/index.html">Globe of the Great Southwest.</a> Also, our high school football stadium, Ratliff Stadium, was in the movie Friday Night Lights. Celebrity: Kelly Schmedes, who last played forward for the Boston Breakers of Women’s Professional Soccer and was a member of the U.S. women’s national team. Roy Williams, former NFL wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears. And First Lady Barbara Bush and former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. H.W. Bush was quoted as saying, “At Odessa, we became Texans and proud of it." Iconic restaurant/meal/food item: <a href="https://www.odessabarndoor.com/">The Barn Door</a>, <a href="https://odessamenus.com/johnnys-barbecue-menu/">Johnny’s Bar-B-Q</a>, <a href="https://www.labodegamexicanrestaurant.com/home">La Bodega</a>, <a href="http://www.dosamigos.com/">Dos Amigos</a>, Big Daddy's Catfish and Chicken (Somebody can’t pick just one!) Only locals know: Odessa was supposedly named by railroad workers who thought the area resembled their home in Odessa, Russia. Closest road trip destination: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm">Guadalupe Mountains National Park</a>, which you pass when going through Loving County, Texas, the least-populated county in America. What you will find: The world’s largest jackrabbit, named <a href="https://www.oaoa.com/news/jack-ben-rabbit/image_59ca886d-e50e-59c9-8668-ed4f7a2e2bee.html">Jack Ben Rabbit</a>. The <a href="http://www.odessameteorcrater.com/">Meteor Crater at Odessa</a>, one of the nation’s largest known craters. And the <a href="http://www.ocwg.org/">Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang</a>, which serves as a goodwill ambassador known for cooking up Texas barbecue for large crowds. What you won’t find: Rain. Odessa gets only 13 inches per year — about a third of the U.S. average.

Dow Draper, Executive Vice President of Emerging Products Hometown: Castle Rock, Colorado Population: 75,452 Best thing about my hometown: Stunning scenery right outside your front door, with an average of 243 sunny days a year! Town’s claim to fame: Castle Rock rhyolite, a greyish-brownish volcanic stone that’s found throughout the area — and nowhere else. At the turn of the last century, Castle Rock rhyolite was used to construct buildings throughout Colorado. Unofficial mascot: The outlet mall didn’t exist when I lived there, so let’s go with the <a href="http://crgov.com/2548/The-Star">Star</a> that sits on top of the Rock, which is the castle-shaped butte that towers above the center of town. Must-visit spot: <a href="http://crgov.com/2842/Rock-Park">Rock Park</a>, of course Celebrity: Amy Adams Iconic restaurant/meal/food item: Craft beer from one of the local breweries and this <a href="http://ecclesiamarket.com/">hip church-turned food hall and marketplace</a> Only locals know: Folks used to shoot July 4 fireworks from the Rock, but they stopped because the side of the hill kept catching on fire. Closest road trip destination: Denver (go, Broncos!) and Colorado Springs are within a 60-mile drive. So are some of the world’s best ski slopes. What you will find: Miles and miles of trails to explore — and fun, fit people excited to get out and hike, bike and ski every inch. (Personally, I prefer riding a motorcycle across the Rampart Range Road!) What you won’t find: Cowboys or horses — at least not as many as you used to see back in the day.

Callie Field, Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Experience Officer Hometown: Dalhart, Texas Population: 8,244! It’s grown from around 5,000 when I was a kid. Best thing about my hometown: The sky Unofficial mascot: Empty Saddle monument, which commemorates the pioneers who died while settling the Texas panhandle Must-visit spot: <a href="https://thegrill.org/">The Grill</a> — best cheeseburgers of my life Iconic restaurant/meal/food item: <a href="https://xitrodeoreunion.com/">XIT Rodeo</a> has three days of free food, including world’s largest barbecue, a watermelon feed and pork chops. They serve over 20,000 people in one day in our tiny town! Only locals know: How to find arrowheads, horny toads and devil’s claws Closest road trip destination:  Amarillo, Texas — 79 miles to the closest mall What you won’t find: Hard to come by a sushi roll or Biden yard sign

Janice Kapner, Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer  Hometown: Saratoga, California Population: 29,389 Best thing about my hometown: The peach orchards that were nearby when I was a kid. I could walk to the drugstore for a snack and walk through the orchards, swinging on trees and snacking on fresh fruit — a memory I won’t soon forget! Town’s claim to fame: It’s only 12.38 square miles and is known for being in the center of Silicon Valley, yet it began with a sawmill back in 1848 and then evolved to orchards long before it became an affluent community with a mountain winery. Unofficial mascot: Wine glass Must-visit spot: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mountainwinery.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7CJanice.Kapner%40T-Mobile.com%7C6ed8688bc6d24d33a62008d904d4af33%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637546133830322248%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2BofpStryhLlwfPEVrRIrvRJxjbSlJOsMsw%2B4yY%2FYfYQ%3D&reserved=0">The Mountain Winery</a>, which has music events and concerts with a view that cannot be beat! Celebrity: Steven Spielberg attended Saratoga High School (so did my big sister!) and graduated in 1965. Iconic restaurant/meal/food item: Many say<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thebasin.com%2Fhome&data=04%7C01%7CJanice.Kapner%40T-Mobile.com%7C6ed8688bc6d24d33a62008d904d4af33%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637546133830332252%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=h3IHKY5zpO4soxMa1mocQh3CUQsMXa%2BRbWD4XZDgU78%3D&reserved=0"> The Basin</a>, but I will always love <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lafondue.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7CJanice.Kapner%40T-Mobile.com%7C6ed8688bc6d24d33a62008d904d4af33%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637546133830332252%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=w12oThgi9YWvoLw55%2F1aMThA7HGftJG%2F2E4oMLe1JzA%3D&reserved=0">La Fondue</a> in little downtown Saratoga village (best hot cheese to dip that you can find!).  Only locals know: I'm told that the locals refer to the city as ’Toga, but I never heard that. Don't miss the historical walk through old Saratoga, often called Old Town. Closest road trip destination: Cruz down to Santa Cruz with its beach boardwalk, white sands, warm weather and as down to earth as you can get! What you will find: A quiet but lovely town with historic signs and buildings dating back to 1884. What you won’t find: BIG nightlife. Not in this town. Head to San Jose, or better yet, San Francisco.

Mike Katz, Executive Vice President of T-Mobile for Business Hometown: Carbondale, Colorado Population: 6,972 Best thing about my hometown: The mountains. Carbondale is in the heart of the Rockies! Town’s claim to fame: Mt. Sopris, the only mountain in Colorado with two peaks of the exact same elevation Unofficial mascot: Rams! The mascot of my high school, Roaring Fork High School Must-visit spot: The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Mill">Crystal Mill</a>, just outside of town and probably the most photographed image in Colorado Celebrity: Trisha Bader Binford, WNBA star and current head basketball coach at Montana State Iconic restaurant/meal/food item: <a href="https://skipspourhouse.wordpress.com/">The Pour House</a>, a local’s watering hole with every bar food you could ever want Closest road trip destination: Aspen, just 25 minutes down Highway 82 What you will find: More than 300 sunny days a year What you won’t find: Traffic

Deeanne King, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas Population: 201,034 Best thing about my hometown: The great people, parks and family environment Town’s claim to fame: The best city to live, work and play! Unofficial mascot: Dorothy and Toto Must-visit spot: OP is known for its expansive parks and green spaces. <a href="https://www.opkansas.org/recreation-fun/deanna-rose-childrens-farmstead/">Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead</a> is one of my personal favorites! Celebrity: The three Kings of Comedy: Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle and Jason Sudeikis Iconic restaurant/meal/food item: Barbecue (and you can’t pick just one!) Only locals know: When the tornado sirens go off, that means go to your front porch. Closest road trip destination: Isn’t everything a road trip in KC? My favorite summer destination are the lakes nearby in Missouri and Arkansas. What you will find: Amazing, down to earth people and a family-friendly city. And great running trails! What you won’t find: Mountains. Or even hills.

T-Mobile has a lot of hometown pride — and that’s particularly true for our leadership team, many of whom come from unsung places across America. Here, we offer some shout-outs from some of our executives to the hometowns that raised them.

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5G unleashes your network to give you more – more movies, music and time spent connecting with friends and family

The word “5G” is everywhere, but like a lot of people today, you might still be wondering what it’s good for. Faster speeds? Yep. Better coverage? Yep, that too. But 5G is also about removing limits imposed by older technologies that have existed for more than a decade.

One of the many remarkable things about 5G is its sheer capacity. 4G LTE is limited to using 20 MHz chunks of spectrum – that’s technical speak for the amount of invisible airwaves that your wireless data runs on. 5G has blown past that limit, allowing chunks of 100 MHz. That’s like going from a single-lane road to a 5-lane superhighway!

With a single lane, traffic has to queue up and wireless providers were forced to create things like on-ramp metering or traffic calming techniques. But with a bigger, higher capacity 5G data highway, we’re able to deliver a lot more data faster. This is why T-Mobile recently launched <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Magenta MAX</a>, the first and only plan of its kind specifically built for a powerful 5G network.

With Magenta MAX, you can’t be slowed down based on how much data you use. And THAT means you can get more from your favorite device – more movies, more music and more time spent connecting with friends and family. Today, nearly 50% of Magenta MAX customers use a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/devices/5g-phones" target="_blank">5G smartphone</a>, and they’re using a ton more data – 43% more music, 48% more video and 26% more social media! In addition, MAX customers’ smartphone mobile hotspot data usage is up 4x. To put this in more tangible numbers, in the approximately two months since Magenta MAX hit the scene, these customers on average have each listened to the equivalent of 360 more songs, watched 576 more minutes of video and made 1,512 more posts on social media than our other customers.

As the saying goes, ‘if you build it, they will come.’ And in true Un-carrier fashion, T-Mobile is building the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/4g-lte-5g-networks" target="_blank">highest capacity 5G network in the country</a>. That means bigger, faster data highways with a 5G network that has you covered in WAY more places than the competition. And with Magenta MAX you can tap into all the benefits that this supercharged 5G network has to offer. Learn more about available <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">benefits with T-Mobile plans</a>.

Max: Activate up to 4K UHD streaming on capable device, or video typically streams at 480p. Unlimited while on our network. 5G coverage not available in some area; capable device required. Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com.

5GNow is a content series from America’s leader in 5G. With 5GNow we share a first-hand look at the benefits of 5G today, and what’s coming next, highlighting the real-world ways 5G is improving our lives and keeping us better connected.

Learn about Magenta MAX, the first plan of its kind that’s built for a powerful 5G network and doesn’t slow you down based on how much data you use.

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In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the actor, producer and activist joined T-Mobile’s EVP of Advanced & Emerging Technologies John Saw as part of the company’s Talking with Trailblazers employee guest-speaker series to address the rise of Asian hate in America, and how history can help lead a path forward to a better and more equitable place for all.

As a way to honor Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, T-Mobile teamed up with its Asia Pacific & Allies Network Employee Resource Group to sponsor events that share the personal experiences of the AAPI community. A particular highlight was the company’s most recent installment of its Talking with Trailblazers guest-speaker series with actor <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0196654/">Daniel Dae Kim</a>, who was keen to review how America’s problematic history has led to current anti-Asian events grabbing headlines, and the disturbing statistics behind them.

Between March 2020 and February 2021, more than <a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/juliareinstein/anti-asian-racist-hate-incidents">3,795 Anti-Asian hate incidents</a> were reported. Though much of these numbers appear to be fueled by rhetoric over the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim explained to an audience of more than two thousand T-Mobile employees tuning in virtually, that history seems only to be repeating itself when it comes to the collective narrative of racism against Asians in America.

“There have been a number of events that have not only made us the perpetual foreigner in America,” he said, “but also created a number of stereotypes that lead to the issues that we face today.”

Kim, who can currently be seen starring in Netflix’s Stowaway, and who became well known for his roles in pop culture phenomena like Lost and Hawaii Five-0, has been a longtime champion of increased diversity and Asian American representation in Hollywood. He recently <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svh-H5mMz2Q">testified before ​Congress</a> about anti-Asian hate in the country, speaking before the House Judiciary Committee regarding the HR908 bill condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment in September 2020 and again in March 2021.

“There was a 169% increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans nationally from this time last year, and in New York it’s a 223% rise from the same time last year,” explained Kim, a longtime resident of New York. “It’s emblematic of the fact that it’s not just the pandemic … anti-Asian sentiment is nothing new in America. If you’re a student of history, you know that from the 1800s and the first time that Asians set foot in America, there’s been legislations enacted against them that’s created stereotypes, and that they were the first ethnic group to ever be prevented from entering America as part of the Chinese Exclusion act in 1882.”

Kim spent an hour with John Saw, T-Mobile’s EVP of Advanced & Emerging Technologies, talking about these moments in history that have impacted the AAPI community, with a focus on how both Asian Americans as well as allies can promote diversity and inclusion to combat current trends of violence.

Kim’s mastery of the history and language around this subject is profound. Here are five key quotes from the event that gave us pause, along with some uplift and signs of hope ahead.

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On how the history of bigotry perpetuates stereotypes.

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“The Chinese Exclusion Act and the Page Act go hand in hand. The Page Act of 1875 excluded Asian women from coming over and so you had thousands of Chinese immigrants working on the railroads in America who no longer had hope of marrying or finding any companionship within their race. And so, the ironic thing was the reason why the government supported the Page Act because they thought the Chinese supported polygamy and prostitution, and by allowing Chinese women to come that it would only increase those industries. But by preventing Chinese women from coming over they actually stoked prostitution. So the idea of stereotyping started even then — the idea that the Chinese were dirty or untrustworthy or dumb. If you look at the portrayal of Chinese people in the news … it was very demeaning. The stereotypes start there and then in WWII you have over 120,00 Japanese Americans taken from their homes and imprisoned because they looked like the enemy in WWII, even though they were American citizens. It just perpetuates this idea that we were always foreigners, even some of those placed in Japanese Internment Camps were even third or fourth generation American. This appearance has led again in today’s news with the pandemic and the violence associated with the pandemic. These are the ways in which our history has influenced our perception, and our perception influences how we are portrayed in the media.”

On the importance of allyship across all communities.

“It’s really important to have allyship among all communities. We need to accept allyship and be allies … I think there's a tendency in these kinds of discussions about race and representation to present it as a binary equation, that the more that some Asian Americans rise, the more it adversely affects another population. And that really isn’t the way I encourage people to look at this. It’s not really a matter of one race or group against another. It really is everyone against racism and everyone against bigotry. There will be people of all races and creeds who are just going to be racist. But I believe that there are more people of every race who want to create a better society and create a country where we can all live together more harmoniously. It’s those people that are the most important to me right now, because I believe they exist. I believe our allies exist in the African-American community, the White community, that the Latinx community. It is a two-way street. We all need to reach outside of our home communities and think about the ways that their experiences might be different from ours and how we can seek to understand each other so that we can work together better. We can live together better. And that's why allyship is incredibly important.”

On speaking up, and speaking out.

“In the ways that there is work to do, it is incumbent on me the way it’s incumbent on any of us with any kind of a platform to speak out, because if we stay silent we are only perpetuating the problem. I am fortunate enough to be in that position where I can speak truth to power, so why would I not? Because if it’s not me, then who else? Those of us who have been lucky enough to achieve in this country are the ones who can help the most. The message I wanted to share with Congress was that this problem persists. I came back a second time because nothing had changed. I think we need to hold our leaders accountable for progress and change. I think that’s not just an Asian-American issue, that’s an issue on governance in general. We elect our leaders and we must speak up for the change we want to see. We must be the change we want to see, so I wanted to remind them that we are still here. The issue still exists. In fact, it might have gotten worse — and the one thing they cannot do is continue to ignore us.”

On the “White adjacent” and “model minority” myths.

“In a nutshell, the model minority myth is this notion that the most successful Asian Americans represent all Asian Americans. We see people like me, we see people who are doctors and lawyers, and we think, ‘Oh, well, Asian Americans don’t need our help. They’re fine.’ But the fact is, that Asian Americans have the largest wealth gap among all of the demographic groups in America. We have very wealthy Asian Americans, but we also have some of the poorest people in the country. In New York City, Asian Americans are the group with the most under the poverty line. ‘White adjacent’ means that we are so successful that we shouldn’t be considered people of color. It’s this idea that because Asians are perceived as successful and there’s a segment of us that’s very law abiding, that we are as close to White people as you can be while still being a person of color. But this notion that we’re too successful to be considered people of color is an implicit assumption that White equals success.

“And the thing that we’ve found throughout history is that our White adjacent-ness is conditional. When things are going great, then we’re kind of accepted as part of the group, and we’re the model minority, but as soon as things start going bad, as they have been during the pandemic or during the American auto and steel issues in the ‘80s, then we are the first to be scapegoated, and then hate crimes rise against us. This idea of conditional citizenship is right alongside this idea of being White adjacent, and why it’s insidious is because those two terms, along with model minority, also implies that there’s a comparison between us as a minority group and African Americans and the Latinx community. We’re all being compared, and therefore pitted against one another, when the fact is we all have very unique and distinct histories in the United States. To say that one has to be like the others is already a fallacy.”

“Right now, I am very encouraged because there are a number of efforts being made on part of the Asian-American community to galvanize and create national organizations in ways we haven’t seen before. There's a group called the <a href="https://www.taaf.org/">Asian American Foundation</a> that just formed, that has 40 of the top law firms in the U.S. and the Asian attorneys who are in those law firms have all agreed to do pro bono work for the victims of anti-Asian violence. That is a massive movement and change as we haven’t come together in that way before. There’s an organization about to launch in May called the Asian American Foundation. This is an unprecedented movement and coming together of Asian Americans around the country to form an organization to help in these situations and to increase education and amalgamate data for these kinds of hate crimes. And this is the first effort of this kind on this scale. I think we need to continue to get the message out there and organize and come together. It’s a real inflexion point for Asian-Americans in this country. Pressure makes diamonds, and our community has been under pressure.”

Daniel Dae Kim spoke at T-Mobile Talking with Trailblazers employee guest-speaker series to address the rise of Asian hate in America.

Daniel Dae Kim: “Pressure Makes Diamonds, and Our Community Has Been Under Pressure” | T-Mobile Newsroom

Daniel Dae Kim: “Pressure Makes Diamonds, and Our Community Has Been Under Pressure”

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Whether it’s sports, business, or life in general, nobody likes to be at the back of the pack, right?

Hah! Trick question. The correct answer is: WRONG!

Sometimes, starting at the back of the pack is the best way to win the race. That’s partly because seeing your competition out ahead is a powerful motivator. It’s also a great opportunity to watch the competition run the race, observe their strengths and weaknesses, and figure out the best strategy to beat them to the finish line.

This is the fundamental Un-carrier story. In 2013, when T-Mobile was still the smallest major U.S. wireless provider, we looked at the big bad Carriers and saw that they were coasting on the strength of a lazy and broken customer service model that everybody hated. So, we changed the rules of the race. Through a series of bold Un-carrier moves, we got rid of data overages and surprise fees, went unlimited, and ditched indifferent service. In the process, we made wireless communications simple, uncomplicated — and fun.

The results speak for themselves. Our customer-first approach has made T-Mobile America’s fastest-growing consumer wireless company. We’ve passed AT&T in the race for first in consumer wireless and we’re closing in on Verizon.

Now there’s another race underway—the race for first in the enterprise wireless market.

Guess who’s lurking at the back of the pack?

Today, our market share is less than 10 percent.

Why? Because when I look at enterprise communications, I see a world transformed by the pandemic and advanced technologies like 5G that have given us a decade’s worth of progress in a single year’s time. It’s a world where 9 out of 10 U.S. enterprises expect employees to work remotely at least three days a week in the future and people want to work from virtually anywhere using the mobile devices they love best.

I love that number because in the race for enterprise customers, I see how the two old Carriers are using their 90 percent market share to shackle business and governments to technologies and plans that cost a lot and deliver very little. In the year before the pandemic, enterprises spent $6 billion on communications technology from another era, like desk phones and PBX equipment. Over the next 5 years, they’ll spend $2.5 billion on overages. And while the Carriers make big promises about the 5G future, they’ve locked their enterprise customers into data plans that limit access to 5G, if they can access it at all.

And I love that number because when I look at T-Mobile, I see a company that is bringing the same Un-carrier approach to business that turned the consumer wireless world upside down.

Here’s where the race gets interesting!

Our market share may be small but our impact on the enterprise market is considerable. Already, we have deployments or pilots with many of America’s most respected brands, including:

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These companies are giving T-Mobile a close look because we’re at the forefront of innovation, starting with the country’s largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G network, with <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2Fglobal-index%2Funited-states%23market-analysis&data=04%7C01%7CJevon.Fark1%40T-Mobile.com%7C3b67946895d14798e74308d9002f522b%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637541025556062975%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=N%2BONY%2FFDmpwOx4AMCKZ5t9nl0O763mOJDhBHpT8Wq68%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ookla</a>, <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.opensignal.com%2Freports%2F2021%2F04%2Fusa%2Fmobile-network-experience-5g&data=04%7C01%7COscar.Meza4%40T-Mobile.com%7C7600dfbc8d25453320b508d90c4a6389%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637554335895366246%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wH3Go1Tq32KrqllcJ5yGFJGkG83nSOwncZ7tHWGBEMY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Opensignal</a> and <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umlaut.com%2Fen%2Fbenchmarking%2FUSA&data=04%7C01%7COscar.Meza4%40T-Mobile.com%7C7600dfbc8d25453320b508d90c4a6389%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637554335895376196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=85To8AC%2Bg9HJIYH%2BV2zyLEP02BFhHi8SvIXtMyEBq1Y%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">umlaut</a> all awarding T-Mobile top marks for 5G speed and availability. Our outstanding customer experience has made the Un-carrier #1 for wireless customer satisfaction for businesses of all sizes four years in a row. And we offer better value through business plans that include integration with productivity apps like Microsoft 365, inflight texting and data, and unlimited 2G data in more than 210 countries and destinations.

I believe they are also giving T-Mobile a try because they recognize that outdated technology and the old way of doing business in the wireless industry are barriers to progress, productivity, and innovation. They’re as hungry for disruption as the Un-carrier is. 

I’m confident we will more than double our enterprise wireless market share during the next five years. We’re already seeing excellent momentum following the <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/unprecedented-times-meet-the-un-carrier-t-mobile-unveils-big-moves-for-businesses">March WFX announcement</a> that we’re bringing our Un-carrier mission to the enterprise, starting with three solutions to help businesses and their employees thrive in today’s work-from-anywhere world and embrace the future of hybrid work.

The best way to answer that is to look at our track record. The Un-carrier loves a good race, and we know that companies appreciate great service and unlimited, surprise-free plans just as much as consumers do. So, while 10 percent market share may not sound like a lot, you can be sure we are just getting started.

That makes this a good time for you to join the race with us. I am pleased to invite you to visit <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/business">https://www.t-mobile.com/business</a> to learn more.

Whether it’s sports, business, or life in general, nobody likes to be at the back of the pack, right? Hah! Trick question. The correct answer is: WRONG!

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Flexibility, collaboration and productivity have always been key to running an effective business – and are especially critical during a global pandemic. Now, thanks to more efficient data networks, 5G technology and a work-from-anywhere (WFX) philosophy, we’re entering a new world of workforce mobility.

I’ve worked in the telecommunications industry for more than 20 years and have seen firsthand the innovation that emerges with each evolution of wireless networks. With 4G LTE, mobile applications became the foundation for consumer-facing services like ridesharing and mobile video streaming. With 5G, we can expect new types of business models that revolutionize the way people work.

A recent Gartner <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2020-07-14-gartner-survey-reveals-82-percent-of-company-leaders-plan-to-allow-employees-to-work-remotely-some-of-the-time" target="_blank">survey</a> revealed that 82% of company leaders in the United States plan to accommodate remote work environments for employees at least some of the time, with nearly half saying the shift will be permanent. And why not? A mobile workforce is generally <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/26/who-is-happiest-working-from-home-heres-what-latest-jobs-data-says.html" target="_blank">happier</a> and more productive. A Boston Consulting Group <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bcg.com/publications/2020/valuable-productivity-gains-covid-19" target="_blank">study</a> found that 75% of remote workers report improved productivity on individual tasks, with 51% saying the same for collaboration.

So, what is the difference between work from home and work from anywhere? Both forgo reporting to a traditional office and working from anywhere has become the agile new norm for many. Whether on the road, in the field or on the front lines, 5G – including 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) – empowers employees and businesses to thrive while helping to improve performance and reliability.

Redefining the world of work 5G home office internet is the best option for mobile workers because it prioritizes safety, security and convenience. As a dedicated, high-speed connection for a mobile workforce, people working from home don’t have to compete with family members – like my four children – who are streaming movies, playing video games or doing other activities that suck up bandwidth. It also guarantees an increased level of security – thanks to corporate policies and enterprise-level identity management tools – that are applied to corporate data and systems. And the ability to remove distractions like social media, entertainment sites or competing applications helps employees stay focused.

As an added bonus, organizations no longer need to sacrifice speed for privacy. Employees can bypass open consumer-level networks that are susceptible to congestion and security threats. Tasks that previously could only be performed on-premises can now be completed anywhere, just as fast and secure as if standing inside a data center.

Decentralization of data The decentralization of data is another important component of 5G and the WFX story. Data can now move to where it makes the most sense, whether in the cloud or closer to the network edge, depending on the need or use case. 5G creates an open road for data to flow by bringing data closer to the work and the worker. By 2025, Gartner predicts approximately 75% of all enterprise data will <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/what-edge-computing-means-for-infrastructure-and-operations-leaders/" target="_blank">shift</a> to edge networks, resulting in even lower latency and faster speeds. This transformation, of course, depends on integrated ecosystems powered by emerging technologies like 5G and delivered via FWA.

Certain artificial intelligence capabilities, for example, may function even better in a backpack than in a data center. 5G allows the new mobile workforce to be better equipped and more productive when and where employees need it. Thousands of enterprise workers can share larger amounts of data faster than ever with 5G. Faster processing enables workers to use more devices and applications, such as A.I. and the Internet of Things. Combined with the cost, security and accessibility benefits of FWA, 5G is now a transformational technology.

Bridging the rural digital divide With the growing availability of 5G home office internet comes the democratization of connectivity. T-Mobile, for instance, is extending its ability to underserved rural areas that currently lack the infrastructure or choice.

High-quality, reliable connectivity delivers better access to public and private services, more expansion opportunities for businesses, and options for employers to tap a broader talent pool. This kind of access has become crucial for employers and employees – along with families who need connectivity for things like telehealth and schoolwork.

5G: Table stakes If they haven’t already, organizations should evaluate their current mobility solutions and look for the gaps where 5G can deliver an immediate and positive impact. The benefits of 5G are already visible and making a difference in how business gets done. With <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/5g" target="_blank">three wireless frequency bands</a> capable of supporting countless use cases, including localized data transmission and frequencies covering vast swaths of geographies, 5G can deliver just the right amount of bandwidth to the appropriate device when it needs it. 5G home office internet is key to cementing the new reality of WFX.

T-Mobile for Business has solutions for your hybrid workforce. With America’s largest 5G network, your workforce can stay connected and collaborate beyond the office, where work happens. T-Mobile for Business is committed to helping big businesses embrace the new world of work with products and services that deliver on capacity, coverage and speed – all with the dedicated, award-winning service you deserve. Visit <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/business/solutions/work-from-anywhere" target="_blank">https://www.t-mobile.com/business/solutions/work-from-anywhere</a>.

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Your device helped you stay safe at home for a year — here’s how it can help you get ready for the world again, too.

Last year, when the pandemic suddenly shut down our very big worlds and pushed them into tiny isolated spaces, we had to learn to adapt. Part of that learning curve last spring was centered on <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/expert-advice-on-achieving-mobile-mindfulness-in-the-covid-19-era" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/expert-advice-on-achieving-mobile-mindfulness-in-the-covid-19-era">creating a conscious balance</a> to mitigate the always-on digital mobile-first existence that kept us connected to the world, while simultaneously keeping us safely away from each other in hope of flattening the curve.

In the past twelve months or so, we've shown you how to create invisible yet ever so <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/7-pro-tips-to-make-working-from-home-work">real boundaries with your teams in a virtual office</a>. We offered tips for how to keep the devices that had become our lifelines both <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-to-clean-up-your-device-hygiene" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-to-clean-up-your-device-hygiene">hygienic</a> as well as <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/spring-clean-digital-declutter" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/spring-clean-digital-declutter">organized and efficient</a>. We shared the best ways to use your <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/offers/t-mobile-staff-picks-totally-ripped-apps">devices to stay in shape</a> and avoid the common quarantine food coma that left many feeling sedentary. In short, we explored a number of ways to try and keep it together as COVID-19 virtually took our whole world virtual, blurring the lines between work, life, phone and reality.

One year later, a lot has changed. Now, as the larger world starts to slowly open back up, it’s time to start thinking about getting back out into it. Not quite ready? Here are some tips for Spring cleaning your life as we adapt our digitally dominant days to take things IRL once again.

First, if your remote office space remains your multi-hyphenated everything space (gym-kitchen-bedroom), you have to come to terms with the fact that <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-your-workspace-at-home-is-probably-gross-11616151615" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-your-workspace-at-home-is-probably-gross-11616151615">research shows</a> the home office can be dirtier and more disruptive to your overall health than work offices. Perhaps it’s time to do a deep clean of your home workspace? If you’re not feeling all that motivated, your phone can help! Apps like <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/spotless-a-simply-cleaner-home/id1067203863">Spotless</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woohoosoftware.cleanmyhouse&hl=en_GB">Clean My House</a> offer tools and tips that will help you schedule chores, create cleaning checklists and organize spaces in your home to make clutter a distant memory. Also, if you’re staying put, it’s time to take a serious look at your connectivity standards and make sure it’s up for the challenge of a full remote life. For instance, for both you and your employer, <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/unprecedented-times-meet-the-un-carrier-t-mobile-unveils-big-moves-for-businesses">T-Mobile WFX</a> provides three solutions on the <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/5g-leader-fastest-ookla-q1-2021">nation’s fastest, largest and most reliable 5G network</a> to help businesses and their employees thrive in a radically-transformed, post-pandemic, work-from-anywhere world.

Going back into your actual office? Things will <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/road-to-recovery/2021/01/03/rtr-officetrends/">probably be a bit different</a> from your pre-pandemic work days. In addition to new layouts, a rise in part-time arrangements and inquiries on your vaccination status, office life as you knew it will likely have changed. T-Mobile was recently named to FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For after it put some rigor into its <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/visionary-on-hq-renovations-and-covid-safety-upgrades">recent headquarters renovations</a><a href="http://\" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>in Bellevue, Wash. and Overland Park, Kan. to address the concerns of its employees. Everything from social distancing signage, capacity limits, sanitation stations, contactless building features to new HVAC systems that maximize fresh air exchange rates and MERV 13 filters considered hospital-grade filtration that meet or exceed industry standards.

The numbers are in, and it turns out that most Americans have <a href="https://time.com/5949263/pandemic-weight-gain/">experienced</a> pandemic weight gain. According to a recent study in the JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, the average American packed on 7.08 pounds between February and June 2020. Looking to de-crumple your body and adjust your quarantine diet and WFC (work from couch) days? There are <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/offers/t-mobile-staff-picks-totally-ripped-apps">plenty of apps</a> like the <a href="https://www.nike.com/ntc-app">Nike Training Club</a>, <a href="https://www.sweat.com/">SWEAT</a>, <a href="https://happyscale.com/">Happy Scale</a> and <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myfitnesspal/id341232718" data-type="URL" data-id="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myfitnesspal/id341232718">MyFitnessPal</a> that can help you get and stay fit to re-enter the world with confidence.

Maybe you stocked up on sweats early in your quarantine days, and now have an excess of comfy clothes — if such a thing exists anymore! — as you return to life on the outside. Or perhaps you’ll be working from home indefinitely, and won’t be needing so many stiff suits and novelty ties.

Donating old clothing or other household items is a breeze with apps like <a href="https://lugg.com/services/donations">Lugg</a>, which can help you schedule pickups for your stuff. Need an extra push to clean out your closet? Apps like <a href="https://regain-app.com/">reGAIN</a> offer exclusive discount coupons for donating unwanted clothing items to charity.

Whether you’re heading back to the office, resuming your weekly happy hour book club, or finally taking that rescheduled vacation, the fact of the matter is, your pets are likely going to be spending more time alone — at least compared to your early pandemic days. Maybe it’s your quarantine pup’s first solo work week, or your cat’s inaugural house-sitting gig — which, let’s be honest, she’ll probably love. If your pet will be spending some time alone, apps like<a href="https://www.dogmonitorapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.dogmonitorapp.com/">Dog Monitor</a> and <a href="https://www.petcamapp.com/">PetCam</a> help you rest assured your best friend is safe and happy.

As the larger world starts to slowly open back up, it’s time to start thinking about getting back out into it. Here are some tips for Spring cleaning your life as we adapt our digitally dominant days to take things IRL once again.

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The Next Normal: This Spring, Do a Digital Detox — but Make It IRL

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<a href="https://www.nature.org/en-us/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.nature.org/en-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Nature Conservancy</a> (TNC) is on a mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. In support of this mission, T-Mobile has contributed over $1.2M to TNC while unlocking an additional $600,000+ in matching grants and customer donations since 2018.

In celebration of Earth Day this year, T-Mobile recently <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/road-to-renewable-energy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared details</a> on its continued approach to taking care of the environment, including a new $300,000 donation to TNC’s forest restoration and preservation efforts. Learn more about the <a href="https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/family-forests-powerhouse-in-climate-mitigation/?src=prt.cmp.eg.earth21.TMobile.EarthDay.2021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plant a Billion Trees</a>, <a href="https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/family-forests-powerhouse-in-climate-mitigation/?src=prt.cmp.eg.earth21.TMobile.EarthDay.2021" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Family Forest Carbon Program</a>, and the <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.org%2Fen-us%2Fwhat-we-do%2Four-priorities%2Fprotect-water-and-land%2Fland-and-water-stories%2Fwhy-we-work-with-fire%2F%3Fsrc%3Dprt.cmp.eg.earth21.TMobile.EarthDay.2021&data=04%7C01%7Cjessica.dillon10%40t-mobile.com%7C05597de1a5ed4a0fef4b08d90101697c%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637541928198335501%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=AQjH0KxQ%2By%2BG%2F1gv4L6B5W%2F4EJvzbhneLFl1xQc23WE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Living with Fire</a> projects:

Forests are one of the most important ecosystems on earth — here are five reasons why: 

1. Climate Change Warriors: Forests help us fight against climate change.  

It’s well-established that healthy forests absorb the carbon in the atmosphere that contributes to climate change. In fact, trees are made of roughly 50% carbon! Although the exact amount of carbon pulled from the atmosphere varies widely based on environmental factors ranging from topography to temperature to soil texture, in places like the central Appalachians, each acre of forest can sequester around 2-3 metric tons of carbon each year.  

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2. Thirst Quencher: Forests filter your water, making your drinking supply cleaner and more reliable. 

From the tree canopy all the way down to root systems, forests play a critical role in cleaning, storing and protecting our water. Forests can act as natural sponges and filters, preventing sediment and nutrients from polluting water supplies and then slowly releasing the water back into waterways and underground aquifers. This can lead to higher quality water in a city’s watersheds. In the U.S., more than 50% of our water supply comes from rainfall captured and filtered through forest land.  

3. A Breath of Fresh Air: Forests clean the air so we can breathe more easily. 

Trees remove the kind of air pollution that is most dangerous to our lungs: particulate matter. In cities, urban forests help filter these unhealthy particles from the air, helping residents enjoy cleaner air. One <a href="https://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2013/nrs_2013_nowak_002.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">study</a> that looked at air pollution benefits alone found that urban trees remove enough particulate matter to reduce annual health costs for populations by amounts ranging from $1.1 million in Syracuse, N.Y., to $60.1 million in NYC.

4. Like a Shot of Serotonin: Trees boost our mental health while raising our physical health. 

A healthy tree can lead to a healthy you and me. Time in nature — like a walk among the trees in a city park — correlates with a drop in anxiety and depression. The good news: it doesn’t take a lot of time in nature for these soothing powers to kick in. You may have felt the benefits from a short walk or hike in your neighborhood. We’re drawn to green spaces, and for good reason.  

Access to nearby green space also contributes to better physical health by encouraging us to move around and exercise. Because we move around more when we have access to trees and parks, nature can help lower rates of obesity. 

5. Home Sweet Home: Forests give a home to the wildlife we love. 

A single tree can provide a vital habitat for countless species. An intact forest can do even more, creating a home for some of the most diverse and resilient webs of life on the planet. A great diversity of plant and animal species make up the longleaf pine forests along the southeastern U.S., but we have an important role to play in keeping these habitats healthy for its residents. Controlled burns can be an integral part of a healthy forest ecosystem, as competing trees and shrubs can clog up the open grasslands and block out sunlight. These carefully planned efforts help recycle nutrients, thin out overgrown brush and ultimately improve habitats for native plants and wildlife. 

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In celebration of Earth Day, T-Mobile announced a new $300,000 donation to The Nature Conservancy's forest restoration and preservation efforts.

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Five Ways Forests Benefit People and Our Planet

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For the last eight years, T-Mobile has been rewriting the rules of a broken, arrogant industry. Now T-Mobile is the network leader, and<a> </a><a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobiles-next-un-carrier-move-5gforall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">we showed two weeks ago</a> how this supercharged Un-carrier will write the rules for the 5G era from the start. The contrast between how we are leading now and how Verizon and AT&T led in the early days of wireless is stark. They led with contracts and limits and fees. And we’re leading with free upgrades, disrupting one of America’s most disliked industries – broadband providers – and hiring thousands of people in the heartland. And the network is what makes that difference possible.

Nowhere was that clearer than last month, when in the space of less than 48 hours, we – along with Verizon and AT&T – held investor days to lay out our plans for the next few years, including our plans for 5G after the record-setting C-band spectrum auction. This gave a very clear picture of the current and future state of 5G in this country and an even clearer picture of T-Mobile’s leadership. But don’t take my word for it, here’s how one analyst characterized it:

“The most important takeaway here is that T-Mobile’s clear spectrum advantage was fully reinforced by all three players. Put simply…T-Mobile wins.”  <a href="#_ftn1">[1]</a>

“They [T-Mobile] will be first to 5G, and they will be best in 5G. Everything we heard from all three carriers over three days underscored that simple point.”<a href="#_ftn2">[2]</a>

As much as I enjoy seeing the world recognize reality, there are a few facts worth highlighting about the current state of 5G in this country and what that means for the future.

We’re now in the second phase of 5G, and it’s all about mid-band. The first phase of 5G was confusing, like watching a basketball team play a football and baseball team simultaneously. We all had radically different strategies. Verizon was focused on mmWave but limited 5G coverage. AT&T was focused on marketing 4G as if it were 5G. And at T-Mobile, we were focused on laying the foundation for 5G with low-band spectrum and delivered nationwide 5G coverage

In this second phase, everyone in the industry is playing the same game – building out optimal mid-band spectrum to deliver the perfect combo of speeds and coverage. Often called the “goldilocks” of spectrum for this reason, mid-band spectrum is clearly the global sweet spot for 5G. It’s going to be much easier to compare progress and benchmark success in this phase of 5G, which leads me to my second point.

T-Mobile has a winning hand and a lasting advantage. Verizon and AT&T have very limited mid-band deployments to date while T-Mobile started preparing for the Sprint merger well over two years ago and began work in earnest last year. Already, we cover 125 million people with mid-band 5G today. By the end of 2021, we expect to reach 200 million nationwide. By end of 2022, that’ll grow to 250 million, and to nearly 285 million (90% of Americans) by the end of 2023. And we’ll only continue to grow from there at a pace that can’t be matched.

By comparison, Verizon announced plans to cover 100 million people with mid-band over the next 12 months and 175 million by the end of 2023 – just 61% of T-Mobile’s planned coverage. AT&T said they expect to cover just 75 million people by the end of 2022 and 100 million people by early 2023, a fraction of T-Mobile’s coverage.

So even once competitive deployments are well underway, by the end of this year, T-Mobile will cover twice as many people as Verizon.

“T-Mobile has a strong performance lead. Three factors will drive ‘fast 5G’ network performance: 1) POPs covered; 2) the consistency of performance in covered markets; 3) capacity per subscriber. T-Mobile has a strong lead on all three measures, which should drive accelerating market share gains. They will maintain this lead through the forecast period and perhaps indefinitely.”<a href="#_ftn3">[3]</a>

Now that they’ve invested tens of billions to acquire C-band spectrum, Verizon will have access to 60 MHz and AT&T will have access to 40 MHz of their new C-band spectrum by the end of this year and will have to wait until the end of 2023 to use the rest. And, of course, we had just the right success in this spectrum auction ourselves to round out our network strategy… and will get access to that spectrum at the same time.

But beyond this, T-Mobile’s winning hand and lasting advantage includes an amazing team. That’s why we have achieved so many 5G <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier-network-list-of-firsts" target="_blank">firsts</a>, including being the first – and still only – to light up <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/standalone-5g-launch" target="_blank">standalone 5G</a>. It’s why we have the largest, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/5g-leader-fastest-ookla-q1-2021" target="_blank">fastest</a> and now <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/umlaut-most-reliable-5g" target="_blank">the most reliable 5G network</a>. And that’s why we’re the premier provider positioned to deliver innovations like <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-ericsson-lg-mediatek-5g-carrier-aggregation" target="_blank">5G carrier aggregation</a>, ever-expanding 5G coverage, improved network response times and combined layers of capacity for greater speed and performance. Competition delivers!

The laws of physics don’t bend One analyst had this to say about the physics of mid-band:

“[T-Mobile’s] spectrum propagates farther. This last point – the propagation advantage of 2.5 GHz – hung over both Verizon’s and AT&T’s presentations, but neither was able to make a convincing case that they would be able to counter this advantage.”<a href="#_ftn4">[4]</a>

C-band spectrum is great. We bought a bunch of it, too. But spectrum obeys the immutable laws of physics. The higher the frequency, the shorter the distance it can travel and the more easily it is blocked by objects. C-band is 3.7 to 3.98 GHz. T-Mobile’s existing mid-band 5G network uses 2.5 GHz spectrum. Higher banded spectrum cannot travel as far.

The coverage that wireless companies can get from a frequency band depends on a variety of factors – things like base station equipment, end-user device specifications, operating environment, performance margins, FCC Rules and the propagation characteristics of the frequency band itself. And when you look at 2.5 GHz vs. C-Band, most of these factors leave little difference between the two bands other than the better propagation characteristics of 2.5 GHz, resulting in its superior coverage compared to C-Band. The base station equipment for both bands has a similar Massive MIMO antenna implementation, but the maximum allowed output power levels are different and significantly larger for 2.5 GHz where it matters the most and where more than 83% of the population lives. The chipset and mobile device specifications are the same, but 2.5 GHz rules allow twice as high maximum power than C-band, which is particularly beneficial in the context of in-home broadband to support improved uplink coverage. The same is true for operating margins and cell edge performance.   

With that in mind, we conducted extensive RF simulations and analysis as well as material field testing to assess C-band performance across various geographies and topographies. And we saw that C-band performs well in dense urban environments with low inter-site distances, but that performance is lower in other environments. We estimate C-band will require 50% more cell sites for meaningful and continuous coverage, and in some areas, for example in-building, the required densification can be 4x higher than 2.5 GHz.

Now, Verizon is trying to convince the world it can bend the laws of physics and make C-band work similarly to 2.5 GHz. Of course, this is not new for the Verizon team. They tried to convince the world they could bend the laws of physics with mmWave, and after years of trying, they failed. As some analysts put it coming out of Verizon’s presentation:

"The lie of millimeter wave is dead" <a href="#_ftn5">[5]</a>

“After years of LTE network capacity constraints and Verizon's "staggering whiff" at setting expectations in 2018 for its ability to pass and serve homes with a superior service relying on millimeter wave spectrum, the market heavily discounts telco fixed wireless home broadband forecasts.”<a href="#_ftn6">[6]</a>

Verizon has recently put a lot of misinformation into the market, and I’m sure they’ll double down at their earnings this week. But here’s how it breaks down:

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The inescapable fact is that delivering seamless mid-band 5G coverage with C-band alone requires extensive network densification and updates to all 5G sites. That’s both time-consuming and expensive outside of urban areas.<a> So Verizon and AT&T, following their failed business strategies to date, now have a choice: </a>spend more to provide contiguous coverage with C-band, or leave their customers with performance and quality holes in their 5G coverage. We are making them have to compete harder!

5G Home Internet is here One really big point of good news for customers is that 5G enables a real alternative to cable. While AT&T seems to be sitting this one out over concerns their network cannot deliver enough bandwidth to challenge and replace home internet, Verizon committed to offering service to 20 million homes by year-end 2023.

Two weeks ago, we launched T-Mobile <a href="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobiles-next-un-carrier-move-5gforall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">5G Home Internet</a> with 30 million homes eligible on launch day, 10 million of them in rural areas and small towns. Competition has arrived for the nation’s ISPs, and consumers – especially those in under-served areas of the country – will be the winners.

Overall I couldn’t be prouder of the incredible work the team here at T-Mobile is doing and will do to truly deliver 5G for All. What are your thoughts about the state of 5G? Let me know, as always on Twitter, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.twitter.com/NevilleRay" target="_blank">@NevilleRay</a>.

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<a href="#_ftnref1">[1]</a> Moffett Nathanson report “U.S. Wireless: Seven Takeaways from Three Analyst Days”, March 15, 2021

<a href="#_ftnref2">[2]</a> Moffett Nathanson report “U.S. Wireless: Seven Takeaways from Three Analyst Days”, March 15, 2021

<a href="#_ftnref3">[3]</a> New Street Research Report “4Q20 Wireless Trends: The race to real 5G is on”, April 12, 2021

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