What’s the news: T-Mobile's Connecting Heroes just got
better. Now, first responder agencies can save up to 25% on some of
the latest 5G smartphones from Samsung plus free unlimited
smartphone service from T-Mobile.
Why it matters: First responder agencies often have to
make difficult choices between purchasing life-saving equipment or
funding important wireless communications. T-Mobile and Samsung are
teaming up to help solve the trade-off when it comes to smartphones
and wireless service.
Who it’s for: State and local first responders who risk
it all to protect us all.
We won’t stop using #5GforGood. Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)
announced that state and local non-profit first responder agencies
can now save big on Samsung smartphones. Starting this week,
agencies equipping their first responders with Connecting Heroes’
free unlimited talk, text and smartphone data can get up to 25% off
Samsung smartphones for a limited time through twenty-four monthly
bill credits. That includes the Galaxy Note20 5G Series, Galaxy S20
5G Series, Galaxy A71 5G, Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A21. Samsung’s
5G smartphones can access T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network, the
country’s largest, in cities and towns across the country. It’s all
part of T-Mobile’s commitment to use the nation’s first and largest
5G network for good.
“First responders are on the frontlines every day, keeping us
safe and protecting us when we need them most. We want to give them
the tools they need to do their jobs effectively, so they don’t
have to worry about having service or being able to reach their
colleagues,” said Mike Katz, EVP, T-Mobile for Business. “We are
pulling out the stops to help our first responders get and stay
connected … now by providing savings on smartphones, too.”
Samsung understands the tough tradeoffs first responders face
and is teaming up with T-Mobile to offer exclusive deals with
Connecting Heroes to help agencies close the budget gap for
essential wireless communications. By giving first responder
agencies deep savings on the latest devices, including 5G
smartphones, Samsung is putting leading-edge technology in the
hands of first responders, ensuring they have the devices they need
to do their jobs. Agencies that take advantage of the Samsung
exclusive offer can save big.
“While pushing the bounds of 5G mobile technology, Samsung and
T-Mobile both recognize the importance of first responders staying
connected at the most critical times,” said Taher Behbehani, Head
of the Mobile B2B Division, SVP and General Manager, Samsung
Electronics America. “Samsung is honored to offer special access to
some of our best 5G devices, supporting first responders’ call to
connect and save lives.”
The brand-new Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G can tap into all the
capacity of T-Mobile’s 5G network (600 MHz, 2.5 GHz and mmWave) and
includes Samsung’s defense-grade Knox platform which allows
agencies to manage entire fleets from one device and an S Pen with
decreased latency that makes it easy to enter data or mark off
specific locations on a map.
For agencies looking for financial assistance, Samsung has
partnered with the Grants Office to provide public sector agencies,
schools, colleges and healthcare institutions with a free grant
consultation that helps develop project ideas, get technology-rich
projects funded and even expand initiatives that are already in the
works.
Connecting Heroes Across the Nation.
Connecting Heroes is one way T-Mobile is delivering on its
promise to use America’s largest 5G network for good. With more
towers, more engineers and more bandwidth than ever before, helping
keep first responders connected when and where it matters most is
one of the Un-carrier’s top priorities.
Transformative, Nationwide 5G Network for All.
Barely five months into its merger with Sprint, T-Mobile is
already making strides to supercharge its network. T-Mobile’s 5G
network now spans over 250 million people in more than 7,500 cities
and towns across 1.3 million square miles, and customers get
coverage in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. T-Mobile’s 5G network is
bigger than AT&T and Verizon 5G networks combined. In global
studies, T-Mobile customers get 5G more often than anyone else
measured. T-Mobile ranks first — by a LOT — for 5G availability
with customers getting a 5G signal more than 22% of the time
compared to just 0.4% for Verizon customers with 5G phones.
Plus, the Un-carrier continues to expand its already nationwide
5G network with supercharged mid-band 5G now live in nearly 90
cities and towns, including locations with Connecting Heroes first
responder agencies, like Los Angeles, Calif. By the end of the
year, customers will find mid-band 5G in thousands of cities and
towns across the country. Mid-band 5G delivers peak download speeds
approaching 1 Gbps and average speeds of around 300 Mbps, which is
7.5x faster than T-Mobile’s average LTE speeds today. And this is
only the beginning.
T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network comes in addition to the
company’s 4G LTE network, covering more than 99% of Americans.
To sign up for Connecting Heroes, visit
www.t-mobile.com/connectingheroes.
Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews to stay
up to date with the latest company news.
Limited time offers; subject to change. During congestion, the
small fraction of customers using >50GB/mo. may notice reduced
speeds until next bill cycle due to data prioritization. Device
Offer: If you cancel your line before receiving 24 bill credits,
you may owe up to the full value of your device (ex. Galaxy S20 5G:
$999.99); if cancelling your account you can contact us first to
instead make discounted monthly balance payments. May not be
combinable with some offers & discounts. Connecting
Heroes: For state & local fire, police, and EMS agencies'
first responder lines; eligibility verified. Video typically
streams on smartphone/tablet at DVD quality (480p). Coverage not
available in some areas and may be impacted by emergencies; check
your response area. 5G: Some uses may require certain plan
or feature; see t-mobile.com.
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.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its
subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by
T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit:
http://www.t-mobile.com.
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