T-Mobile expands 5G internet services in six US states

T-Mobile has expanded the footprint of its 5G Home Internet service across Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, serving more than nine million homes throughout these states.

Access to home broadband is still out of reach in the mentioned states. In Connecticut alone, more than 320,000 households – approximately 23% of total homes across the state – and more than 100,000 children lack high-speed internet.

And in Pennsylvania, more than 800,000 residents lack access, with more than 500,000 of those living in rural areas.

A 2021 study by BroadbandNow confirms that more than 42 million people nationwide do not have access to broadband.

During Q2 earnings, T-Mobile claims it now has more than 1.5 million home internet customers.

Now, more than 40 million households – a third of them in rural America – are eligible for 5G Home Internet.

“Here in Connecticut, our administration has made expanding access to broadband internet a top priority because until we tackle our underserved broadband challenges in our urban, suburban, and rural areas, we will not have equitable access for all and achieve the economic recovery that we need,” said Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont.

“Rochester is lucky to be one of 64 cities in the northeast where T-Mobile is expanding their Home Internet service to thousands more households,” said Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Bob Duffy.

“We thank T-Mobile for their investment in our region, which will help many more individuals and families work, learn, and stay remotely connected in today’s rapidly shifting world.”

“Expanding broadband in my district and throughout the commonwealth has always been a long-time priority of mine,” said Massachusetts Senate Assistant Majority Leader Senator Sal DiDomenico. “I want to thank T-Mobile for their investment in our area. This will allow more of our communities access to reliable internet.”

“So today, we’re doubling down on our mission to bring connectivity to more people, expanding Home Internet in states across the Northeast. As we’ve seen quarter after quarter, people are desperate for a new option in home broadband,” concluded T-Mobile chief marketing officer Mike Katz.

This first appeared in the subscription newsletter CommsWire on 7 September 2022.

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