T-Mobile announced the completion of its multi-year 5G network investment in Arkansas, totaling over $163 million. This investment aims to enhance connectivity for local businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and first responders across the state.
T-Mobile Further Expands its 5G Coverage in Arkansas
In the past three years, T-Mobile reported significantly expanding its network coverage in Arkansas, with over 2.9 million Arkansans now covered by 5G and 2.2 million people covered by its Ultra Capacity 5G (5G UC) network.
This represents a substantial increase in coverage, with 5G UC reaching 260% more people than three years ago.
The network enhancements include deploying new 5G coverage and capacity enhancements, including the installation of 170 new cell sites and upgrades to over 450 existing sites.
As a result, T-Mobile now provides 5G service along 97% of interstate highways, U.S. highways, and state routes across Arkansas.
The expansion of 5G connectivity is seen as a positive step towards closing the digital divide in the state. It will provide residents with faster speeds and lower latency for activities such as remote work, education, and entertainment.
Senator Mark Johnson, chairman of the Senate Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs Committee, commended T-Mobile for its commitment to Arkansas and its efforts to improve connectivity across the state.
Similarly, Representative Stephen Meeks, Chairman of the House Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, highlighted the opportunities that 5G brings for innovation and economic growth in Arkansas.
"5G adds incredible opportunity for Arkansas to become leaders in connectivity," Representative Stephen Meeks, Chairman of the House Advanced Communications and Information Technology Committee, said in a press release statement.
"It's faster speeds and lower latency empower businesses to perform more efficiently, enhances access to education opportunities and better supports the needs of modern day users. T-Mobile's expanded network capabilities means Arkansas is one step closer to realizing its potential as drivers in innovation."
In addition to improving mobile connectivity, T-Mobile is also expanding its offerings to include fixed wireless 5G Internet for homes and businesses.
"As the leaders in 5G, it's our responsibility to ensure everyone has access to fast, reliable, and affordable connectivity," said Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology at T-Mobile.
"Our multi-year effort to enhance 5G connectivity across Arkansas is the latest example in how were stretching our 5G blanket to every corner of the nation, no matter where you are."
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T-Mobile Sets New 5G Speeds
In related news, T-Mobile continues to push the boundaries of its network capabilities. Recent tests have demonstrated uplink speeds of 345 Mbps on its 5G Standalone network, setting a new record for North America.
This achievement is attributed to T-Mobile's approach to network optimization, including techniques such as carrier aggregation and SU-MIMO.
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