T Mobile Responds to Severe Pacific Northwest StormNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 25, 2024 / T-Mobile (Updated 11/22) SatCOLT deployed during 2024 Pacific Northwest Bomb Cyclone storm November 22, 2024 Network Update Restoration efforts continue today with significant progress in some areas east of Seattle impacted by the storm including Issaquah and Sammamish, Bellevue and other cities. While commercial power outages remain, our emergency teams have restored wireless service to the vast majority of the impacted area deploying over 180 generators in the first 36 hours following the storm. Additional SatCOLTs have been sent to impacted areas including southern King County in Maple Valley with an additional truck heading to Renton. Overlapping coverage is also helping to keep customers connected, and despite some hazardous conditions that remain, our teams are continuing to deploy temporary equipment and generators today. Community Support Free Wi-Fi and device charging for anyone who needs it is available at our store at 3618 Factoria Blvd. SE, Bellevue, Wash. through Friday, November 22. Please check back here for any changes. First Responders T-Mobile for Government continues to work with emergency management agencies across the region. Any needing communications assistance can reach out to our 24-hour emergency hotline at 888-639-0020 or email at [email protected]. Retail Stores The majority of our stores in the region are open. Please check our store locator before heading to nearest store. ### November 21, 2024 A powerful windstorm hit the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, bringing destructive winds and rain that caused widespread damage and power outages in the state of Washington. T-Mobile teams have been activated to support recovery. Here's an update on how we're supporting restoration, with a focus on the heaviest-hit areas in greater Seattle, Network Restoration While commercial power is being restored, T-Mobile has deployed over 100 generators, with another 100 available today. Our network teams have temporary connectivity equipment, including heavy duty SatCOLTs (Satellite on Light Trucks) and SatCOWs (Satellite Cell on Wheels) to provide additional connectivity. First Responders Community Support Concessions Update Employees and Retail T-Mobile's President of Technology Ulf Ewaldsson provided another update today. ### November 20, 2024 For more information on T-Mobile's emergency response efforts and for tips to stay connected visit: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/emergency-response. For more information on T-Priority, coming soon for first responders, visit: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-priority-network-slice-for-first-responders. Follow @TMobileNews on X, formerly known as Twitter, to stay up to date with the latest company news. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from T-Mobile on 3blmedia.com. Contact Info: SOURCE: T-Mobile View the original press release on accesswire.com
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