Dear friends,
October was a busy month for T-Mobile. Preparedness and recovery during an active hurricane season were key for the company this month. We also took time to celebrate the rich and varied contributions of the Latino community. The observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, provided an opportunity to reflect on powerful legacies and enduring contributions. We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve this community in partnership with so many of you.
We were also grateful for the chance to support and participate in many events with our partners, including the National Rural Education Association Convention, the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, and many others.
Boo careful tonight and have a Happy Halloween!
-Clint
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- Earnings for the third quarter were released this month, T-Mobile continued to deliver industry‑leading customer and cash flow growth throughout this quarter
T-Mobile reported third-quarter 2022 results last week, leading the industry in postpaid and broadband customer growth and raising 2022 guidance for the third consecutive quarter. The company’s differentiated growth strategy and industry-best year-over-year postpaid phone churn improvement drove the highest postpaid service revenue and cash flow growth in the industry. The company’s sustained performance and significant progress on integration allowed T-Mobile to receive full investment grade ratings from all three rating agencies.
Read more in the T-Mobile press release.
- In the wake of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, T-Mobile has remained on the ground and in action raising funds to provide support
T-Mobile has remained on the ground in Florida and Puerto Rico into October to provide Wi-Fi services and support FEMA response and recovery efforts. Most recently, T-Mobile pledged to donate up to $1 million to hurricane recovery in a partnership with Team Rubicon during the MLB postseason. For each home run, the Un-carrier will donate $5k towards recovery efforts.
T-Mobile has also made additional contributions to Puerto Rico’s Associated Women's Business Centers (AWBC), Hispanic Federation, and the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce to support recovery efforts on the island.
- Two independent reports have ranked T-Mobile as the top 5G provider again for Q3
Ookla found in Q3 2022, T-Mobile's network took the top spot for overall speed, lowest latency, highest consistency, and overall video score. The report also ranked the Un-carrier's 5G network first for overall download speed, availability, and consistency. Additionally, T-Mobile was ranked the highest for 5G nationwide by umlaut's recent audit. The findings also put T-Mobile as the best for 5G reliability, coverage, and stability, and as the fastest for download and upload speeds.
Read more in the T-Mobile press release.
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- The Conexiones program, created by The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), continued to grow with T‑Mobile's help
The Conexiones program is focused on digital literacy and safety for students in Hispanic communities. Now in its third year, the program has expanded across the country. LULAC has been able to expand the program with the support of T-Mobile as part of the Un-carrier's Equity In Action plan.
Read more about the program here.
- The National Organization on Disabilities (NOD) recognized T-Mobile as the 2022 Leading Disability Employer
October was National Disability Employment Awareness month, and T-Mobile is proud to support employees of all abilities. NOD recognized T-Mobile's work with being a "2022 Leading Disability Employer." T-Mobile is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible & equitable workplace. Read the full release from NOD here.
- T-Mobile's President of T-Mobile for Business, Callie Field, blogged on 5G technology supporting Hispanic businesses
Callie authored a blog on the work Hispanic businesses are doing to break down barriers with 5G technology. Callie noted the great work that minority-owned businesses accomplished, everything from massive economic contributions to being one of the fastest growing sectors with one in four new businesses being run by members of the Hispanic community. T-Mobile is proud to support Hispanic-owned businesses. Read the blog here.
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- T-Mobile supported the National Rural Education Association's (NREA) National to Advance Rural Education Forum
T-Mobile was the premier sponsor of NREA's National Forum to Advance Rural Education. This year’s event explored creative and cooperative action around three strands: community, agency, and creativity. T-Mobile's Principal External Affairs Manager, Joanna Diaz Soffer, attended the forum, along with colleague Stacey Briggs, from T-Mobile State Legislative Affairs team, and Dr. Jeff Carlson from T-Mobile for Education. We thank Dr. Allen Pratt, for his work supporting rural educators and work with T-Mobile to further Project 10Million. T-Mobile is committed to investing in rural educators and students
- T-Mobile business and government affairs teams joined the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) annual conference
The 2022 USHCC National Conference is the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders in America. Its annual conference brings together local Hispanic chambers of commerce, Hispanic business leaders, and corporate partners to foster Hispanic economic development for the greater American economy. Along with Joanna Diaz Soffer, T-Mobile was proud to have Vice-President of Engineering and Operations, Martha Ventura speak about our expanding networking and investment in Latino businesses.
- Clint Odom, Vice-President of Strategic Alliances & External Affairs at T-Mobile, spoke on a panel, "Prioritizing the Black Rural South," at the Joint Center's Future of Black Communities Summit
T-Mobile partnered with the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies to sponsor the 2022 Future of Black Communities Summit. The inaugural event featured a number of high-profile speakers including EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows, NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson, CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson , FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, White House Presidential Personnel Director Gautam Raghavan. Clint Odom, participated in a panel discussion with MMTC President and CEO Robert Branson on what can be done to ensure that state governments do not overlook the connectivity needs of the Black Rural South, as federal broadband infrastructure investments are deployed. It was truly our honor to be a part of this momentous summit and we look forward to many more to come!
- Clint Odom joined a panel at the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women, 37th Annual Legislative Conference
Clint Odom participated in a panel discussion entitled "Connecting Communities, How State and Federal Subsidies Can be Used to Address the Digital Divide in Local Communities.” GA Representative Kim Schofield moderated the panel and Angela Thi Bennett, Digital Equity Director, NTIA, gave opening remarks. The participants discussed how legislators engage their constituencies in the ACP and ensure their respective state leadership use the funds appropriately. Rep. Sandra Scott (GA) introduced a resolution at the conference calling upon President Biden and Congress to make a congressionally funded broadband subsidy a permanent component of benefits, alongside broadband adoption and learning solutions, for those experiencing digital inequity.
- Joanna Diaz Soffer attended the Asian Americans Advancing Justice's Courage Awards
Joanna represented T-Mobile at the AAJC's Courage Wards. The American Courage Awards is an annual event hosted by Advancing Justice, honoring individuals, groups, and corporations in recognition of their extraordinary courage or commitment to the cause of Asian American and Pacific Islander civil rights. This year's honorees were U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono, Sesame Street Producer and Puppeteer, Kathleen Kim, and AAJC Board Chair, Parkin Lee.
- T-Mobile co-hosted a reception for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the Ellington Fund
Through our long-time partnership with the Duke Ellington School of the Arts (Ellington) and the Ellington Fund, we co-hosted a reception at the British Ambassador's Residence to support the school. The evening included outstanding musical performances by some of Ellington’s finest student pianists and the award-winning Duke Ellington Student Jazz Ensemble, as well as remarks from The British Ambassador, Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, and Ellington’s principal, Sandi M. Logan. And the best part is that 100% of the proceeds from the sponsors for the event is going directly to support the school! The Duke Ellington School of the Arts was established in 1974 by two trailblazing African-American artists and activists, the late Peggy Cooper-Cafritz and Mike Malone. Nearly 50 years later, Ellington is still providing a college preparatory and life-changing arts education to underserved District youth, regardless of background or ability to pay.
- T-Mobile was proud to sponsor Congressional Black Caucus Foundation & Gala
We sponsored the CBC’s 51st Annual Legislative Conference, which was their first in-person conference and gala since 2019. Events multiple overlapping policy brain trusts and stakeholder events during a 3-day conference. We also hosted a table at the 51st Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner and Gala, where Michelle Persaud and Kristal High Taylor were joined by guests including Robert Branson (MMTC), Antoine Holman (NAACP), Dr. Tecoy Porter (NAN-Sacramento, CA), and Johanna Thomas, current House E&C staffer and former legal advisor to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
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- T-Mobile was proud to sponsor the Latino Coalition's Prosperity Summit and grateful to have won the Chairman's award
T-Mobile was proud to sponsor the Latino Coalition's Prosperity Summit. This year's summit looked at what drives Latina leaders, and connecting them, with the next generation of leaders We were proud to accept the Chairman's award from the TLC and were joined by a few of our colleagues in Miami including Annie Garcia, VP of Branded Channels.
- T-Mobile Sponsored the Schools, Health, & Libraries Broadband Coalition’s Annual Policy Conference: AnchorNets 2022
T-Mobile partnered with the Schools, Health, & Libraries Broadband coalition (SHLB) to sponsor their 10th Annual Policy Conference. This year’s conference entitled “AnchorNets 2022” brought together the best of the best in the nation’s top broadband leaders from schools, libraries, health organizations, state and federal governments, non-profits, and vendors, all with a focus on advancing broadband connectivity for community anchor institutions. During the hybrid virtual and in-person conference, there were sessions on topics ranging from the E-rate and Rural Health Care programs to federal broadband deployment and digital equity programs to broadband mapping. Among the notable featured speakers and participants were former FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Rachelle Chong, and NTIA Administrator Alan Davidson.
- T-Mobile Attended and Sponsored the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner
T-Mobile sponsored the Human Rights Campaign 2022 National dinner, which included a program that included comments from incoming president Kelley Robinson, a presentation by Vice President Kamala Harris, and honors to Emmy Award-winning actor & long-time advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Sheryl Lee Ralph. In attendance were Clint Odom, Tim O’Regan, and Lindsey Cornette from the team. T-Mobile is grateful to partner with the Human Rights Campaign.
- LGBT Tech recognized T-Mobile with their Visionary Award
On behalf of the company, Tim O’Regan accepted LGBT Tech’s Visionary Award which honors an individual or company whose work has empowered LGBTQ+ individuals to achieve success through technology and the internet. T-Mobile’s support of LGBT Tech’s PowerOn Mini Grant has connected underserved and isolated LGBTQ+ communities to the internet and its resources by providing technology to organizations serving the most vulnerable populations.
Read more here.
- 2022 Oasis Partnership Award to Mike Sievert
The board of OASIS Center International has named Mike Sievert as its 2022 OASIS Partnership Award recipient. The Oasis Partnership Award is presented to a corporate partner that has played an integral role in supporting Oasis's mission by presenting valuable opportunities for organizational growth in service of youth. In addition, Oasis recognizes corporate leaders that commit to progressive achievement in Diversity Equity & Inclusion and have demonstrated equitable product or service delivery to the historically underserved communities. We thank Jin Sung, Executive Director of OASIS Center International (and member of T-Mobile’s National Diversity & Inclusion Council) for her partnership and collaboration on T-Mobile’s work in the community, especially in California. Martha Ventura, VP of Field Engineering accepted the award on Mike’s’s behalf.
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