New York chooses T-Mobile as primary carrier

New York City will partner with T-Mobile to provide cost savings for the city and ensure city employees, especially emergency workers, have access to reliable wireless services and modern technology.

The collaboration, introduced by the city’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Matthew Fraser, is expected to save taxpayers millions over the next five years and offer city employees discounted personal wireless plans.

“Our mission is to use cutting-edge technology to make New York City safer and more affordable for all, and this collaboration with T-Mobile is helping us do just that,” said Fraser. “By leveraging T-Mobile’s innovative technology, we’re ensuring that New York City’s first responders have the tools they need to operate at the highest level–a critical component of our mission to enhance public safety.”

Emergency workers will receive enhanced service through T-Mobile’s 5G T-Priority programme, which aims to provide faster speeds and better security, particularly in high-traffic areas. It also features network ‘slicing’ for emergency responders, which allows for less lag time, faster 5G speeds more consistently, and the highest priority across every single 5G band, even in times of extreme congestion.  

“The opportunity to serve the first responders, employees, and residents of New York City is a tremendous honour for T-Mobile, and we’re already off to a great start,” said Callie Field, President of T-Mobile Business Group.

City government employees with T-Mobile service will be eligible for discounts on their monthly rate plan. New activation of wireless services by government employees will also qualify for discounted plans. City employees and their families will have access to discounted T-Mobile plans.

The Mayor, Eric Adams, added: “T-Mobile has a proven track record of delivering the highest level of service and security needed for a city like New York City. Together, we will save millions in taxpayer dollars, put millions of dollars in savings back into the pockets of our workforce’s pockets, continue to utilise cutting-edge technology, and, most importantly, ensure that our brave first responders have the tools they need to better protect our city.” 

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