Thousands entered … 10 were chosen as Hometown
Techover finalists and Woodstock brings home the $3M prize,
becoming the crown jewel of 5G for small towns across America
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) names Woodstock, Illinois as the
inaugural T-Mobile Hometown Techover winner, scoring a $3 million
technology upgrade including a $200,000 grant, 5G network
enhancements, a Little League® Baseball field refurbishment, a free
concert featuring multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line … and so
much more. And if you’re not a Woodstockian, fret not — this is
just the beginning. T-Mobile will continue blanketing Small Town
USA with 5G network enhancements as part of the company’s
commitment to rural America, showcasing the kind of good that can
be done with the nation’s largest, fastest, most reliable 5G
network.
Out of the 10 incredible finalist towns, Woodstock took the win
based on enthusiasm, commitment to the process, and the special
nature of the town. With personal involvement from the mayor, city
manager, public works, chamber president and many other key
townspeople, Woodstock was a competition stand-out. A tight-knit
community that prides itself on the values and charm of a small
town, while also integrating a contemporary and progressive
mindset, the people of Woodstock enjoy a diverse economy, a strong
youth sports program, and a downtown square brimming with small
businesses that will benefit from 5G and the $200,000 community
grant. Tune into NBC’s 3rd Hour of TODAY tomorrow to see more on
Woodstock and why they were chosen as the T-Mobile Hometown
Techover winner.
“Choosing a Hometown Techover winner was no easy task, with so
many fantastic entries across the nation … but the people of
Woodstock, Illinois are primed and ready to become the 5G model for
small towns nationwide,” said Jon Freier, Executive Vice President
of Consumer Group at T-Mobile. “They’re going to show Small Town
America all the ways 5G can transform and more deeply connect a
community, and we’ll be here every step of the way through this
massive technology upgrade.”
As part of their winnings, the town of Woodstock will score a
mass of tech goods and services for the community-as-a-whole as
well as individual households, worth more than $3 MILLION. Among
the goodness:
- Community Grant: A $200,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant and
technical assistance services from Smart Growth America (SGA). SGA
will develop and deliver analyses and a workshop to support
Woodstock’s efforts toward continued economic vibrancy.
- Play Ball: Little League® field refurbishment including
a tech upgrade and T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant
support
- Public Space Tech Upgrade: An Un-carrier style upgrade
to a public space like a library, community center or town
square
- Access to T-Mobile Resources: Concierge enrollment in
T-Mobile’s Project 10 Million and Connecting Heroes programs
- T-Mobile Magenta Ticket: 100 lucky Woodstock households
will snag a prize pack including free wireless service and home
internet for a year, plus new 5G phones and an HDTV! Keep your eyes
out for that winning ticket!
- And last, but certainly not least, the bash of all
bashes!: A FREE concert for the winning town with 19-time
chart-topping, multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line
“Smart Growth America is committed to the success of small
cities and rural communities. Having worked in over 130 cities and
towns of all sizes over the years, we know what it takes to help
them capitalize on what makes them great places to call home,” said
Calvin Gladney, President and CEO of Smart Growth America. “We are
excited about the opportunities afforded to these rural places by
T-Mobile. Woodstock, IL is a unique community that is keenly aware
of its sense of place, is anchored by a vibrant downtown, and
possesses both a compelling vision for the future and the capacity
to fulfill that vision. We are eager to help them continue on their
quest.”
5G is Coming to Woodstock
T-Mobile’s 5G network enhancements will transform how the
residents of Woodstock work and play. Today’s office is virtually
anywhere, and it’s spurring a greater demand for services that keep
people connected from their home to the office and the places in
between. And, people want connectivity that will enable their whole
family to work and learn all day long without any buffering or
spinning wheel. They want to listen to stereo quality music without
waiting. And they demand high-quality video calls on the go that
don’t freeze or drop, web pages that open in the blink of an eye
and large files that download in a flash. 5G is connecting us to
our world in powerful new ways that will turn these consumer
demands into a reality, and the residents of Woodstock are about to
experience it all, AND with bragging rights — they’re about to
become the 5G model for small towns nationwide.
“With this Hometown Techover, we’re going to do so much good for
the residents of Woodstock — starting with transforming the town
square with technology, to bolster our small businesses and bring
more young people to town,” said Mike Turner, Mayor of Woodstock.
“And, youth sports are big here, so we’re thrilled to fast-track
plans we’d already put into motion to upgrade our Little League
parks. Thank you, T-Mobile! We’re ready to show Small Town America
just what the nation’s best 5G can do.”
Florida Georgia Line is Ready to Celebrate
Ain’t no party like a T-Mobile 5G party. T-Mobile is gonna
celebrate this Hometown Techover winning town in typical T-Mobile
style — with an exclusive-to-Woodstock concert featuring 19-time
chart-topping, multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line!
“Let’s go Woodstock! Congrats on winning the T-Mobile Hometown
Techover,” shares Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard. “Your
community came together to make this happen, and we can’t wait to
celebrate this moment with such a great town!”
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley continues, “We’ll be
bringing the energy, good vibes, and something special for all the
people of Woodstock. Hope y’all are ready to party!”
Commitment to Rural America
T-Mobile Hometown Techover is just one of the many initiatives
underscoring T-Mobile’s commitment to rural America. Beyond amazing
deals on plans and new devices, the Un-carrier’s unleashed a new
broadband service available to nearly 10 million rural households —
T-Mobile Home Internet — and a commitment to build hundreds of new
stores and create 7,500 new jobs supporting the wireless needs of
communities across rural America. T-Mobile is also committing $25
million to small town grants during the next five years to help
fund community development projects in rural areas across the
country to help jumpstart stalled projects and get new ones off the
ground. Learn more, or apply for, T-Mobile Hometown Grants here.
More than just bringing wireless, T-Mobile wants to be part of the
community and help small towns thrive.
For more information about T-Mobile's commitment to small towns,
visit T-Mobile.com/AcrossAmerica.
For full details of the T-Mobile Hometown Techover, head
here.
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About T-Mobile
T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged
Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative
nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for
all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of
value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best
possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption
that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond.
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ABOUT FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE:
GRAMMY-nominated duo Florida Georgia Line have been making
history since 2012. The global superstars are the first and only
Country act to achieve two RIAA Diamond-certified singles with 11x
Platinum, No. 1 breakout “Cruise” (the best-selling digital Country
single of all time – SoundScan) and 10x Platinum, No. 1 “Meant to
Be” with Bebe Rexha (holding the longest reign on the Billboard Hot
Country Songs chart at 50 straight weeks). With their fifth studio
album, Life Rolls On (BMLG Records), featuring No. 1 hits “Long
Live” and “I Love My Country,” FGL keeps proving themselves as
in-demand collaborators and “one of the format’s premier musical
shapeshifters” (Esquire), including recent releases “Lil Bit”
(Nelly), “It’s About Time” (Russell Dickerson), plus “Drinkin’
Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” (Chase Rice). FGL’s tallied 19 career No.
1 singles, 13.9+ billion global streams, sold more than 40 million
tracks and 4.8 million albums worldwide, logged 1.8 billion video
views and played to over 4 million fans spanning massive arena and
stadium headline tours. Honored by ACM, AMA, Billboard, CMA, and
CMT Music Awards, their creative empire also includes FGL House
Party Radio with Florida Georgia Line on Apple Music Country, and
thriving business initiatives: FGL House, meet + greet, Round Here
Records, Tree Vibez Music, Tribe Kelley, Old Camp Whiskey and Wolf
Moon Bourbon (with Jason Aldean).
About Woodstock, Illinois
The City of Woodstock, Illinois, county seat of McHenry County,
was established in 1844 (known as Centerville originally).
Woodstock is home to 25,528 residents, 389 businesses, and 550
acres of parkland, a true Midwestern city, located 41 miles
Northwest of Chicago, where community and quality of life are
values that run deep. Woodstock’s motto “True to its past and
confident of its future” is evident. Rich with history, arts and
culture, a picturesque town square and the world-renowned Opera
House, Woodstock is your destination for music, arts & culture,
dining, shopping, and endless family friendly events. A nostalgic
small-town feel you can’t help but fall in love with. For more
information about Woodstock visit www.realwoodstock.com and
www.woodstockil.gov.
About Smart Growth
America
About Smart Growth America: Smart Growth America envisions a
country where no matter where you live, or who you are, you can
enjoy living in a place that is healthy, prosperous, and resilient.
We empower communities through technical assistance, advocacy, and
thought leadership to realize our vision of livable places, healthy
people, and shared prosperity. https://smartgrowthamerica.org/.
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