The Un-carrier also announces nationwide
program will expand to address new remote learning needs created by
COVID-19 pandemic.
T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS):
What’s the news: Today T-Mobile is
officially launching Project 10Million, an unprecedented $10.7B
initiative aimed at delivering internet connectivity to millions of
underserved student households at no cost to them. Partnering with
school districts across the country, the program offers free
wireless hotspots, free high-speed data and access to laptops and
tablets, at-cost. And as the COVID-19 pandemic makes remote
learning the new norm for millions of students across the U.S., the
Un-carrier is expanding Project 10Million to offer more data
options, including unlimited, for school districts to pass on to
eligible student households at no cost to them.
Why it matters: Even before the
pandemic, more than 9 million of America’s 56 million school-age
kids did not have access to reliable internet and could not
complete after-school assignments. This critical homework gap has
tremendous short- and long-term impacts: lower test scores, lower
grades and limited opportunities after graduation. Now, because of
the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented 50 million students are
learning remotely. Those without reliable internet connectivity
will face an even bigger schoolwork gap as they are unable to
participate in any type of online classroom learning.
Who it’s for: Unconnected students
trying to keep up in school, parents who watch their kids struggle
because they can’t afford internet access, and the teachers who are
tackling the everyday challenge of teaching kids who can’t get
connected at home.
With the need for equitable access to the internet more crucial
than ever, T-Mobile has zeroed in on a bold goal: helping every
single unconnected student in the U.S. get access to the internet
connectivity they need to learn. In a video today, T-Mobile CEO
Mike Sievert announced that the Un-carrier’s $10.7 billion Project
10Million commitment is taking a big step toward accomplishing this
vision. The program is now live and available to school
districts.
But T-Mobile didn’t stop there. In response to the unique
learning challenges students are experiencing in the wake of the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Un-carrier is expanding Project 10Million by
giving school districts additional plan options with more data to
best meet their students’ current needs.
T-Mobile previously committed to kick off Project 10Million once
its merger with Sprint was complete, and now, as the supercharged
Un-carrier, it is following through on that promise and putting its
combined resources and network capacity to work. Through Project
10Million, T-Mobile is addressing the persistent homework gap
experienced by more than 9 million children across the country who
are unable to get online to complete at-home assignments. Project
10Million offers free wireless hotspots, up to 100GB per year of
free high-speed data, and access to at-cost tablets and laptops, or
the equivalent value of approximately $500 annually per student
household.
Additionally, as COVID-19 forces up to 50 million students out
of the physical classroom and into part- or full-time remote
learning, the need for connectivity and greater bandwidth has
dramatically increased. What was a homework gap has turned into an
even more massive schoolwork gap, when students without internet
access are completely left out of learning.
To address this urgent need, the Un-carrier has expanded Project
10Million by allowing participating school districts to apply the
value of the free program to one of two new plans with MORE data.
Schools can choose a 100GB per month option or a fully unlimited
plan. The best part is that every district gets free wireless
hotspots and access to at-cost laptops and tablets, and they have
the flexibility to pick the solution that works best for their
district. And it’s all still free to students. Interested school
districts can sign up today at www.t-mobile.com/p10m.
“Education is the great leveler, but without internet access,
kids will be left behind. T-Mobile has a big goal – to deliver
connectivity to every child who needs it across the U.S. Starting
now with our historic Project 10Million commitment, we’re going to
help open A LOT of doors to opportunity that might have previously
been closed,” said T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert. “This issue is even
more critical as the COVID-19 pandemic has completely shifted
learning for many from the classroom to online. Big issues need big
solutions, and that’s exactly why we’re not just launching but
significantly enhancing Project 10Million and giving flexibility to
educators so they can best address the unique needs of their
students with plans that offer more data. As the supercharged
Un-carrier, we now have the resources and network capacity to
deliver reliable connectivity to students across the U.S. — and to
tackle the critical homework gap and the schoolwork gap
head-on!”
As classroom learning continues to shift to online learning, the
need for internet connectivity is growing. It’s a problem T-Mobile
has been working on closely with schools, state governments and
technology partners since the pandemic started.
The expanded reach and capacity of T-Mobile’s network plays a
crucial role in the Un-carrier’s ability to make reliable
connectivity truly accessible to students across the U.S. This
includes those in urban centers as well as underserved areas like
rural America, where 1.7 million households do not have high-speed
home internet service. Future Project 10Million recipients will
also benefit from T-Mobile’s expanded 5G over time with faster
speeds and even broader coverage.
Project 10Million builds on T-Mobile’s — and Sprint’s —
longstanding focus on education and connecting students. Prior to
merging in April 2020 and before the COVID-19 pandemic, T-Mobile
and Sprint had already connected nearly half a million students,
and as COVID-19 started to impact schools, the combined company
stepped up its efforts. Since March 2020, T-Mobile has connected
over 1.6 million students in more than 3,100 school districts
across the country. This includes the company’s part in New York
City’s plan to connect more than 350,000 students with iPads and
data when classes resume virtually. And the Un-carrier has
partnered with the California Department of Education and Apple to
connect up to another 1 million students as schools across the
state prepare to start the next school year virtually.
“Since the start of the pandemic, T-Mobile and Sprint have
worked hand-in-hand with school districts, state governments and
technology partners to bring connectivity solutions to those who
need it most, connecting more than 1.6 million students in less
than six months,” said Mike Katz, executive vice president of
T-Mobile for Business. “During the pandemic, we’ve had countless
conversations with school districts and educators. We’ve
consistently heard that they need more options that fit the unique
needs of their students. We have expanded Project 10Million to tap
into T-Mobile’s network resources and capacity, and take our
support of educators and students to a whole new level. We’re going
to make a HUGE difference for millions of students!”
Project 10Million is the third and final component of the
Un-carrier 1.0 5G for Good commitments that the company announced
before its merger with Sprint was approved. Since the completion of
the merger, the company has now launched all three commitments,
which also include Connecting
Heroes and T-Mobile
Connect.
For more information about Project 10Million, or to sign up a
school district for the program, go to t-mobile.com/p10m.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged
Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative
nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for
all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of
value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best
possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption
that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its
subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by
T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit:
http://www.t-mobile.com.
During congestion, Project 10Million customers may notice speeds
lower than other customers due to data prioritization. Video
typically streams at DVD quality (480p). Limited time offer;
subject to change. Available lines are limited. Intended for
student mobile connectivity. Must verify student National School
Lunch Program eligibility. 1 offer per household. Confirm your
program can accept free equipment and/or service. Roaming not
available. Annual data service ends at earlier of 100GB or 365
days; monthly data service ends at 100GB on $12 plan. Excessive
switching between data allotments may be limited. Monthly
Regulatory Programs (RPF) & Telco Recovery Fee (TRF) totaling
$1.16 per data only line ($0.15 for RPF & $1.01 for TRF) apply
for paid plans. Video streams at up to 1.5Mbps. Optimization
may affect speed of video downloads; does not apply to video
uploads. For best performance, leave any video streaming
applications at their default automatic resolution setting.
Coverage not available in some areas. Network
Management: Service may be slowed, suspended, terminated, or
restricted for misuse, abnormal use, interference with our
network or ability to provide quality service to other users, or
significant roaming. During congestion the small fraction of
customers using >50GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds until next
monthly cycle due to data prioritization. See
T-Mobile.com/OpenInternet for details. See Terms and Conditions
(including arbitration provision) at www.T-Mobile.com for
additional information
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