Tag Archives: T-Mobile Emergency Response

T-Mobile Unveils Its Network for First Responders: T-Priority

T-Mobile is joining the move to support first responders by providing them a new solution that helps them stay connected every day and in the event of an emergency. During today’s Capital Markets Day event, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert unveiled T-Priority, an unprecedented support for first responders that comes with the following: The world’s first network slice for first responders built on T-Mobile’s 5G Standalone Core Best-in-class partners with industry partners like Motorola Solutions, Ericsson, and 3rd-Eye … [read full article]

T-Mobile Asks: Are You Natural Disaster Ready?

Disaster can happen at any time. Because of this, the best thing you can do is to prepare for anything that might happen. Last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said that nearly half of American adults believe they were unprepared for a disaster. Since September is National Preparedness Month, T-Mobile has shared some tips on how you can prepare in the event of a hurricane or wildfire: … [read full article]

T-Mobile Prepares for Tropical Storm Ernesto

T-Mobile has activated its emergency plans in lieu of the looming Tropical Storm Ernesto just in time for its landfall in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The TS is expected to bring heavy rains, tropical force winds, and flooding.  With this threat, T-Mobile has mobilized its Emergency Management team to work closely with its National Operations Centers to monitor the situation of the storm and network’s performance in the midst of it.  Prior to the … [read full article]

T-Mobile Prepares for Hurricane Debby

With the approaching Tropical Storm Debby, T-Mobile is already getting its network and emergency response team ready for the Category 1 hurricane.  After making landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area with up to 80mph winds, it is expected to slow and bring a storm surge of 6-10 feet and heavy rains in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.  To prepare for the hurricane, T-Mobile has already topped off key cell sites with generators and batteries to support local … [read full article]

T-Mobile Releases How It’s Responding to Fires in New Mexico

With the ongoing fires in New Mexico, T-Mobile has swiftly responded and activated its emergency teams to provide the needed assistance.  In its press release, T-Mobile announced that they continue to monitor its network on the ground. They revealed that the fires have caused heavy damage to its local fiber at sites in Ruidoso, New Mexico, which has caused service in the area to be affected. As soon as it’s possible, T-Mobile’s emergency teams will start restoring … [read full article]

T-Mobile Prepared for This Year’s Hurricane and Wildfire Season

It’s that time of the year again: hurricane season and wildfire season are two events that we have to prepare for once again. And now that these two seasons are back, the Un-carrier is getting ready to help its customers, businesses, communities, government agencies, first responders, and others be prepared for these unfortunate events. This year, researchers predicted that some parts of the country will be getting [read full article]

T-Mobile Has Deployed Its Emergency Teams in Response to Houston Storms

T-Mobile has activated its emergency teams to provide assistance to its customers, communities, first responders, and others that are affected by the severe and destructive storms in Houston. As part of its deployment, the Un-carrier has released an update on its blog: While some of our network sites in the Houston area were impacted by commercial power outages from the storm, most customers have some level of service due to overlapping coverage. Our teams were able to … [read full article]

T-Mobile Extending Help to Families Affected by Tornadoes in Tennessee

T-Mobile is responding to the devastation of the tornadoes in Tennessee that took place last Saturday night. According to its announcement, the Un-carrier will be visiting select locations to offer Wi-Fi and provide critical supplies like blankets, portable battery packs, charging cables, and device chargers.  The tornadoes affected the counties of Montgomery, Sumner, and Davidson. This is how T-Mo offers its assistance:  T-Mobile’s Community Support teams mobilized early this morning to bring supplies to Clarksville. Emergency response … [read full article]

Heads Up: T-Mobile Warns California Residents of Ongoing PSPS 

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A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is currently ongoing throughout California. This is in regards to the current weather forecasts, which aims to reduce the risk of fires caused by electric infrastructure.  T-Mobile received notice from one or more California utility providers that specific areas will temporarily have no power. The PSPS will happen from October 29th until November 1st. The following areas will be affected: Imperial County Kern County Los Angeles County Orange County Riverside County … [read full article]