T-Mobile ramps up its presence in Texas, expands 5G coverage

Not that T Mobile didn’t have a strong presence in Texas, but Un-carrier just announced plans to open even more physical stores in the state through 2024.

Just in 2023, T Mobile has added 18 new stores to its retail chain across the state, and the carrier plans to open more than a dozen additional stores in the coming months. So far, T-Mobile stores have created about 120 new jobs for the state. It’s not much, but it’s something.

In case you didn’t know, here are the new stores opening in 2023: Bellmead, Bonham, Brenham, Brownfield, Crockett, El Campo, Fort Worth, Frisco, Henderson, Jasper, Kaufman, Liberty, Lindale, Midlothian, Port Lavaca. , San Antonio, Tyler and Vernon.

In addition to opening more stores in the state, T-Mobile announced that since 2021 it has installed more than 1,200 new cell sites and upgraded approximately 2,000 existing sites with 5G wireless service. As a result, T-Mobile’s 5G network now covers 99% of the Texas population across nearly 200,000 square miles.

“From the High Plains to South Texas, the Rio Grande and the Gulf Coast, T-Mobile’s commitment to improving its network in Texas is evident in recent improvements not only where people live, work and fun, but also in some of the most important and busiest places in the state. iconic sports venues, transportation hubs, and colleges and universities“, said Jennifer Silveira, T Mobile senior vice president of network, South region.

Thanks to network improvements made by T Mobile, the operator was able to launch 5G home internet in Texas, increasing internet access for residents and businesses. T-Mobile’s 5G home internet is now available in more than 45% of Texas homes, or approximately 6 million homes.