WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) and Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN)
have expanded their relationship to help government agencies
leverage T-Mobile's 5G mobile network, combined with the Lumen edge
computing platform, to rapidly deploy fixed wireless access service
at field locations throughout the U.S.
The wireless access service from T-Mobile and Lumen is now part
of the extensive Lumen product portfolio available to federal
agencies via the General Services Administration's (GSA) 15-year,
$50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure
Solutions (EIS) program. Lumen is one of nine vendors that were
awarded a coveted spot on EIS, a multiple-award contract vehicle
for federal government agencies to purchase IT and telecom
infrastructure services that meet strict government security
standards.
"Government agencies need scalable, secure networks with edge
cloud computing services located where essential data is acquired,
analyzed and acted upon for quick and easy access," said
David Young, senior vice president
of the Lumen public sector and global hyperscaler
business. "That's why we're offering a wireless access service
designed to meet government agencies' mission needs out in the
field, thanks to hundreds of thousands of Lumen fiber miles
connected to various edge and cloud computing hubs and paired with
T-Mobile's industry leading 5G network."
This service helps government agencies allocate bandwidth from
one centralized location to multiple hubs and field sites,
including pop-up locations, as part of smart government initiatives
involving the internet of things (IoT). It can also be used to
support mission critical applications, data access and storage,
system backups, continuity of operations, emergency response and
disaster recovery efforts at either permanent or temporary sites
like field hospitals or command posts.
"By pairing America's largest, fastest, and most reliable 5G
network with the Lumen edge computing platform, we can deliver
wireless access services to government agencies looking to optimize
their mission critical networks and applications across cloud, data
center and edge computing locations," said David Bezzant, vice
president, T-Mobile for Government and Public Sector.
This joint wireless access solution addresses the pressing need
of government agencies to transform their networks to meet IT
modernization goals and tackle the data-intensive challenges facing
them across a variety of use cases. It builds on the April
announcement where the Lumen fiber network and edge computing
assets are increasingly positioned alongside T-Mobile's
industry-leading wireless network to serve customers in both the
public and private sectors.
Additional Resources:
- To learn more about the T-Mobile and Lumen strategic alliance,
visit
https://news.lumen.com/t-mobile-and-Lumen-announce-strategic-alliance
- To learn how T-Mobile is supporting government, visit:
https://www.t-mobile.com/business/government
- To learn more about how Lumen supports the public sector,
visit: https://www.lumen.com/public-sector.html
- For a current list of Lumen live and planned edge compute
locations, visit:
https://www.lumen.com/en-us/solutions/edge-computing.html#edge-computing-map
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crowdsourced data for user experience collected from September 2020 until February 2021. Full details
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"expects," "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "will," "seeks,"
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These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
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uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual events
and results may differ materially from those anticipated,
estimated, projected or implied by us in those statements if one or
more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying
assumptions prove incorrect. Factors that could affect actual
results include but are not limited to: the ability to realize the
benefits of the partnership between T-Mobile and Lumen Technologies
as expected or at all; Lumen's ability to safeguard its network,
and to avoid the adverse impact of possible security breaches,
service outages, system failures, or similar events impacting its
network or the availability and quality of its services; the
effects of new, emerging or competing technologies, including those
that could make the products of T-Mobile or Lumen Technologies less
desirable or obsolete; Lumen Technologies' ability to meet the
stated percentage of U.S. enterprise demand within the stated
latency and the projected edge locations; and other risks
referenced from time to time in T-Mobile's and Lumen Technologies'
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). For
all the reasons set forth above and in T-Mobile's and Lumen
Technologies' SEC filings, you are cautioned not to unduly rely
upon the forward-looking statements set forth herein, which speak
only as of the date made. Neither T-Mobile nor Lumen Technologies
undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any
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new information, future events or developments, changed
circumstances, or otherwise. Furthermore, any information about the
intentions of T-Mobile or Lumen Technologies contained in any of
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respective intentions as of the date of such forward-looking
statement, and is based upon, among other things, existing
regulatory, technological, industry, competitive, economic and
market conditions, and their respective assumptions as of such
date. T-Mobile and Lumen Technologies may change their
respective intentions, strategies or plans (including their
respective plans expressed herein) without notice at any time and
for any reason
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: https://www.t-mobile.com.
About Lumen Technologies
Lumen is guided by our belief
that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we
live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles and
serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the
fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help
businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences.
Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security,
communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to
further human progress through technology at
news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter:
@lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram:
@lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Learn more
about Lumen public sector capabilities on Twitter at
@lumengov and on LinkedIn at @lumenpublicsector. Lumen
and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks in the United
States.
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