T-Mobile lands naming rights for new entertainment complex in San Juan
March 4, 2020
T-Mobile is deepening its commitment to Puerto Rico, landing exclusive naming rights for Distrito T-Mobile, a new entertainment complex in San Juan opening in April 2020. In partnership with PRISA Group and ASM Global, the wireless carrier unveiled the Distrito T-Mobile, “underscoring its commitment to the island as it rebuilds following Hurricane María and recent […]
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U.S. District Court in New York approves T-Mobile/Sprint merger
February 12, 2020
T-Mobile US Inc. and Sprint announced that after receiving a favorable decision in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York the companies are now taking final steps to complete their merger to create the New T-Mobile. “T-Mobile has redefined itself over the past decade as a maverick that has spurred the two […]
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Local, stateside representatives step up for P.R.’s earthquake recovery efforts
January 9, 2020
The following is a round-up of the different efforts by the public and private sectors to help Puerto Rico recover after this week’s earthquakes. NonprofitsThe League of United Latin American Citizens said its members and leaders in Puerto Rico are already in “active contact” with teams across a large swath of communities assessing the extent […]
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T-Mobile launches 5G network across P.R., Vieques and Culebra
December 3, 2019
T-Mobile announced the launch of Puerto Rico’s first 5G wireless network, which blankets areas in every town, including Vieques and Culebra, Jorge Martel, general manager of the island’s operation, confirmed. Puerto Rico became one of the first markets in the U.S. mainland, and the world, to offer 5G technology, he said. “Today T-Mobile fulfills its […]
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T-Mobile to light up 5G on Dec. 6, vows to ‘transform’ wireless service
November 8, 2019
Wireless carrier T-Mobile announced plans to light up nationwide 5G on Dec. 6, covering more than 200 million Americans and more than 5,000 cities and towns across the country, including areas in Puerto Rico. In a press release, the carrier also unveiled a three-pronged strategy for customers to make the most of the next-generation network […]
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T-Mobile’s Legere: ‘Way to abandon people, @ATT!!’
October 10, 2019
AT&T’s announcement that it plans to sell its wireless and wireline operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Liberty Latin America drew reactions from members of the industry, including its main competitor T-Mobile. T-Mobile CEO John Legere, who is known for his outspokenness and for taunting his competitors, took to his Twitter […]
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Op-Ed: Is AT&T’s exit from P.R. a harbinger of bad tidings? Perhaps.
October 10, 2019
Today’s news about the acquisition of AT&T by Liberty comes as no surprise to those that have been monitoring the industry and following the latter’s expansion strategy in Latin America. The surprise here is the target: AT&T. Due to the perceived strength and tightness of the top tier operators in Puerto Rico, it was always […]
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T-Mobile bestows $10K grants each to 3 P.R. nonprofits
September 20, 2019
On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane María’s devastating path through Puerto Rico, wireless carrier T-Mobile announced the first round of its T-Mobile Foundation Regional Grants for Puerto Rico, granting $10,000 each to Para la Naturaleza, Extra Bases Foundation and the Special Olympics. Since the hurricane devastated the island, T-Mobile has spared no expense to rebuild […]
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FCC Chair recommends OK of T-Mobile/Sprint merger, as U.S. Justice Dept. supports
August 15, 2019
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft order that would approve, subject to conditions, the proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint. His decision received immediate backing from the U.S. Justice Department, which stressed on the order’s proposal of the divestiture of Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, and Sprint prepaid to Dish Network Corp. “After […]
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T-Mobile lights up 600MHz in Vieques, completing deployment throughout P.R.
August 13, 2019
VIEQUES, P.R. — Wireless carrier T-Mobile announced the arrival of the 600MHz technology to Vieques, completing the deployment of the next-generation technology throughout the 78 municipalities. Less than two years after Hurricane María struck Puerto Rico, T-Mobile has lit up 600MHz to provide coverage in every town, the company’s General Manager Jorge Martel said. The […]
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T-Mobile 2nd annual ‘Changemaker Challenge’ for young visionaries
August 9, 2019
T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation and nonprofit Ashoka kicked off the second-annual T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge, a nationwide contest to mobilize the next generation of youth who are ready to create positive change in their communities. Through Sept. 26, youth teams can enter the challenge by submitting a project that drives social change in one of three […]
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T-Mobile launches new bid to lure customers from competition
June 19, 2019
T-Mobile Puerto Rico has launched its latest marketing campaign to lure new customers from the competition, by having them test drive its 600MHz LTE network for 14 days, or it will pay them to go back to their former carriers. The effort includes five spots featuring stories that narrate everyday situations where the protagonists are […]
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Diversity in the workplace at heart of T-Mobile’s corporate philosophy
May 3, 2019
This week, T-Mobile Puerto Rico has been celebrating the diversity of its employees, which has been part of its DNA for years. The events lead up to the carrier’s fourth annual participation in Puerto Rico’s gay pride parade taking place this weekend. Lyannete Dávila, marketing director for T-Mobile Puerto Rico, said T-Mobile’s commitment to diversity […]
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T-Mobile repeats its support for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
April 9, 2019
For the 11th year in a row, T-Mobile showed its support for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure fundraising event, honoring the medal-winning athletes in the Special Olympics World Games. Present during the event were Olympic medalist Javier Culson, the medal-winning athletes in the Special Olympics World Games Eneida Torres, Carlos Miró and […]
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T-Mobile CEO Legere in San Juan today for ‘Winners Circle P.R.’ event
April 1, 2019
T-Mobile CEO John Legere confirmed he will be in San Juan today to meet with employees during its “Winners Circle Puerto Rico” event, which will take place all week. This is the first time T-Mobile celebrates the companywide affair in Puerto Rico, which will bring some 1,500 employees to the island, including other high-ranking company […]
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