I was reading a recent <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/lifestyle/2020-in-one-word/">Washington Post article</a> where people were asked to describe 2020 in one word or phrase. No surprises here: Exhausting. Chaotic. Relentless. Dumpster fire. Nightmare. You are on mute (I hear that one every day!) Others simply said Ugh. One called it the Year of Missing, and I found that description particularly relevant in so many ways. I don’t disagree with any of these sentiments, really. This year has had its share of immeasurable loss, hardships and turmoil. But just a little further down the list, some found a more positive perspective. Words like Transformative and Perseverance. Those are the themes I am grabbing onto and leaning into as I look to close the books on 2020.

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Some will think I’m crazy for saying this, but there was a lot of positivity in 2020 that I don’t think we want to overlook. I am not dismissing the suffering, loss and pain that so many have felt — and that many are still feeling today. But instead of dwelling on it, I am making a choice to focus on the positive aspects of a year that will go down in history for every single one of us. This year more than ever, we all need a reminder that we CAN change our perspective. Yes it has been the Year of Missing, but it has also been the Year of Growth. The Year of Change. The Year of Learning. And that is what I’m taking straight into 2021.

Skeptical? Well, I bet I can contribute at least a little optimism to your outlook. Today I’m going to use this space to reflect a little on how we grew, learned and came together in 2020 — to remind you of some important wins — and maybe share a few goals and ideals I’m taking with me into the new year and beyond.

Anyone can be a hero. The news was packed with political and celebrity names throughout the year, sprinkled in with some surprising new superstars (have you seen the Dr. Fauci bobblehead?). But more important are the people working behind the scenes who haven’t necessarily received the credit they’re due. You probably know who I’m talking about: frontline emergency response workers — doctors, nurses, public safety responders, teachers, food service workers, and of course, essential retail workers like T-Mobile’s own frontline heroes. Volunteers who helped get out the vote. Census workers. IT and network engineers who kept families and friends connected when they couldn’t be there physically. The list is long. Heroes, all, and they deserve to be recognized. They deserve our gratitude.

There were unexpected heroes, too. One who inspired me is Ensheng “Frank” Dong, a Johns Hopkins University grad student. Back in January, Frank heard about a virus that was impacting his home country of China. So when Lauren Gardner, an associate professor of civil and systems engineering at the university, suggested <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/04/13/833073670/mapping-covid-19-millions-rely-on-online-tracker-of-cases-worldwide">creating a dashboard</a>, Frank realized he had a valuable skill to offer in tracking the virus. He scraped together data to help map the spread of COVID-19 into a rudimentary online dashboard.

The <a href="https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html">Johns Hopkins dashboard</a> evolved into the go-to resource for many, including me. Now it also serves as a guide for estimating health system resources and state closure and reopening plans. And it was all started by a talented young man who jumped at the chance to make a difference. How many other unsung heroes helped us get through 2020? I don’t know, but I’m certain that Frank is not alone in his heroic efforts.

In 2021 I will find ways to explore and motivate others to find solutions that could evoke change. No matter how small.

It’s important to pause. I never thought I’d spend weeks huddled around our dining table with my adult children working on a jigsaw puzzle. But I have during quarantine, and I’ll always cherish this extra time with them. Reconnecting with family has been a highlight of my year, and I’m not alone. One stat from a few months ago showed that more families of all economic levels are cooking meals at home and hanging out together more than before the pandemic. And nearly 80% of them reported family meals as the high point of their day.

I have also found myself calling friends and family more than I have in years — and the conversations have often made my week! Apparently I’m not alone on my reacquaintance with old-fashioned communication: T-Mobile found that the average <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/network/a-holiday-psa-pick-up-the-phone">time spent on a voice call has jumped more than 30 percent</a> during the pandemic. It’s amazing how strong the connection can be when we hear each other’s voices or see each other’s faces. Don’t get me wrong, texts and emails still have an important role in communications, but they have not been good enough for me during the last nine months!

And there were even bigger benefits of this year’s temporary pause. Global reduction in human activity like daily car and domestic air travel led to temporary double-digit percentage declines in nitrogen dioxide and positive impacts on greenhouse gas emissions, along with water and noise pollution. I saw it with my own eyes — this summer the views of the Pacific Northwest’s beloved Mt. Rainier were out of this world!

This <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/the-anthropause-a-new-way-to-study-wildlife/">“anthropause,”</a> as it was coined by scientists, also has allowed researchers to study the impacts of humans on wildlife. They’re able to collect animal-tracking data from before, during and after the lockdown to assess how changes in our activity levels have affected the movements and behavior of a wide range of marine, land-based and avian species. These learnings will have huge impacts on wildlife populations for years to come, potentially saving some species that are critically impacted by humans — all because we paused.

In 2021 I’m not going to lose sight of the benefits of slowing down and pausing at home, or out in the world.

The outdoors became great again. This year people were outside — a lot. Over the past year, more and more people have been spending their time outdoors as indoor spaces faced restrictions and social distancing changed entertainment options. And this was a good thing.

In fact, a <a href="https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/road-trips-and-time-spent-outdoors-tied-to-higher-happiness-levels-according-to-new-survey-results-857697538.html">survey</a> from July found that 94% of Americans said they were happier and healthier when spending time outdoors. No wonder why Seattle-based REI, one of the nation’s largest outdoor-gear retailers, saw increased interest in entry-level categories, suggesting that more people are discovering and prioritizing outdoor recreation. Bike sales are up 63% versus last year, camping 31%. Analysts are predicting one of the biggest winters on record for sales of skis, snowboards and the like.

I have to say that another highlight of this year for me was spending time on a camping trip with my adult kids and my wife, seeing the desert wilderness in a new way and breathing in fresh air. A change in our plans created amazing experiences and a whole new view of the world we live in.

In 2021 I’m going to opt outside even more. Any suggestions?

America benefitted when more of us participated. With more than 160 million votes cast, this year’s presidential election saw the biggest voter turnout in U.S. history. Regardless of how you feel about the outcome, the astounding level of participation is a beautiful thing. The first step to making change is to want it, and by voting you express who you are and what you want for our country.

Speaking of making change, historians and activists alike are describing the social justice and racial equity movement of Black Lives Matter as the largest social movement in U.S. history. An estimated 15 million to 26 million people participated in <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/04/us/blm-protests-peaceful-report-trnd/index.html">mostly peaceful demonstrations</a> sparked by the death of George Floyd, a man who was killed in May while being arrested by Minneapolis police officers. New leaders have been elected to local offices; the movement’s tenets of equity and inclusion have become ubiquitous within pop and corporate culture; and grassroots activism of all kinds has seen a surge of participation. If this year of crisis leads to a fairer, more sustainable future for all of us, then there is hope ahead.

In 2021 I’m going to find new opportunities to add my voice to issues that I believe truly matter.

Tech provided opportunity. COVID has forced all sorts of new necessities on us, and smart businesses have evolved and tapped into tech to fulfill a need. As people were asked to stay home, for example, AirBnb invited them to virtually tour the world. Thanks to new virtual offerings and a quick pivot, you can meditate with Buddhist monks, visit the dogs of Chernobyl or learn about Moroccan cooking from a chef in Marrakech, all from a front-row seat in your living room.

Others in the tech world have kept pace through life-enhancing inventions. Online medicine, or <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-to-use-telemedicine" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-to-use-telemedicine">telehealth</a>, has been a huge asset in keeping people home even as they need to talk to a doctor. All sorts of innovations in the public health sector have arisen from this year’s response to the pandemic. Even Operation Warp Speed — the name of America’s rollout plan for the COVID vaccine — was possible only because of four <a href="https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2027405">vaccine-platform technologies</a> that were developed for safety and effectiveness. Today we have two different vaccines for this virus, with more on the way. Something many thought could never be done in such a short time, but medical breakthroughs like this are often born out of necessity, and this was no different.

And at T-Mobile, we’re delivering the 5G reach, speeds and low latency that customers across the country need to stay connected, find medical help (even if they are far from a doctor) and keep cities safe. With America’s largest 5G network, we cover 270 million people in more than 8,300 cities and towns across 1.4 million square miles (that’s more than AT&T and Verizon combined, by the way!).

<a href="https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/2020/11/more-than-1-billion-people-will-have-access-to-5g-coverage-by-the-end-of-2020">Ericsson reports</a> that by the end of 2020, there will be about 220 million 5G connections around the world, with 3.5 billion forecast by the end of 2026! We can anticipate even faster and more responsive robots, autonomous vehicles and new apps that forever change the way we live — in even more transformational ways than 4G did with apps like Uber, Google Maps and Snapchat. Despite the ups and downs of 2020, it was the true beginning of the 5G era — and T-Mobile will not slow down in our pursuit to be the best in the world at connecting people to their world.

In 2021 I’m going to challenge the innovators in this world to truly take advantage of the power of 5G.

Survival led to innovation. By innovating, we are forced to learn in new ways. I think the restaurant industry is an excellent example of one that pivoted very quickly this year. Out of an estimated 660,775 restaurants in America, the National Restaurant Association estimates that about 110,000 have closed either permanently or long term since March. But those that remain open are hardy survivors and creative thinkers, and now they’re leading the way forward with outdoor dining innovations, takeout menus and delivery, customized menus, elaborate to-go cocktails, <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fmichellegreenwald%2F2020%2F12%2F17%2F11-inspiring-restaurant--food-service-business-model-pivots-post-covid%2F%3Fsh%3D436c5289425c&data=04%7C01%7CTara.Darrow%40T-Mobile.com%7C9bb84d315f334ead08bb08d8a373cd24%7Cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7C0%7C0%7C637439065191990757%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=lqy2gUSGsgOi8aNZd0r6%2BitEs49Y4KvRkxM71ck5PJU%3D&reserved=0">CSA partnerships with farms</a> and more.

Local Seattle favorite <a href="https://canlis.com/">Canlis</a> was over-the-top creative with its offerings, including a parking lot crab shack complete with sand, a bagel shed and even a full-scale “community college” with online food and wine classes, field trips, intramural sports and a shop stuffed with Canlis-themed collegiate wear. And, by the way, the focus on the customer NEVER changed. It was all about the experience and service.

This year I plan to keep learning from those who were forced to change — and find ways to infuse creativity and flexibility into how we serve our customers and communities.

We worked from anywhere and everywhere. Many Americans changed the way they work this year. We had to. For us at T-Mobile, it was a massive effort at the beginning of the pandemic to transition all our back office to working from home, to <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/tex-covid-response-callie-field-blog">move over 12,000 care experts</a> out of our call centers and into their homes in less than a month, to train and equip our sales teams to safely support customers in retail, and to keep our technical teams safe and healthy as they work in the field to continue deploying our mission-critical 5G network. We thought it was for a few months. We thought wrong. And we weren’t alone.

By 2025, a predicted 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely — an 87% increase from pre-pandemic levels. Clearly the workforce is proving that flexibility, availability and responsiveness are possible beyond the office walls. While I look forward to working in our offices with my colleagues again, I know we will have a highly productive hybrid workforce in the future. I have become a believer in home/office hybrid work — something I didn’t see coming just a year ago. I think it all starts by establishing clear communication strategies, empowering employees to own their work processes, and letting them follow through and deliver. Technology can be the catalyst for this change, and it has been all year long.

In 2021, employers of all sizes will want to ensure their teams are tapping into 5G reach and speeds for videoconferencing, software solutions and collaboration tools. I envision an explosion of work-from-anywhere tools that take digital whiteboards and video calls to the next level!

Negative thoughts can be what we take away from 2020, but know that we all benefit when we think of the unexpected examples of resilience we witnessed or contributed to.

THANK YOU to so many people across the country and around the world who worked tirelessly all year long to adjust, learn, survive and thrive during a year that none of us could have predicted. You continue to inspire me.

As we head into 2021, I’m confident that we each have what it takes to transform, persevere and stay positive.

Here’s to a brighter year ahead. Stay safe, stay healthy and Happy New Year! Let’s make 2021 a GREAT one!

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This year, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert is not going to make the usual predictions. Instead, he's reflecting on how we grew, learned and came together in 2020, and share the goals and ideals he's taking into 2021 and beyond.

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Metro by T-Mobile teamed up with two talented artists to pay homage to the bold thinkers, changemakers and cultural icons of Tulsa and Southwest Detroit.

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Sometimes, all it takes is a wall and a few buckets of paint to make a bold statement. In the spirit of the brand’s “Rule Your Day” mantra, <a href="https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/">Metro by T-Mobile</a> partnered with two local artists whose individual stories are as rich as the cities that they call home. A estos artistas se les encomendó crear murales públicos espectaculares y emotivos para celebrar las culturas vibrantes que existen en sus comunidades.

The first of the chosen communities is Southwest Detroit, a largely immigrant community where Mexican heritage and entrepreneurship combine to create a thriving economy. The second location is Tulsa, a city that has seen both triumph and sorrow between the existence of Black Wall Street and the ensuing 1921 Race Massacre.

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In festive unveilings that took place on November 19 and 24, the completed murals were welcomed by socially distanced crowds enjoying food trucks and traditional dancing. T-Mobile also donated over $50,000 to local charities that focus on cultural preservation, such as the Southwest Detroit Business Association and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission.

To understand the inspiration for the murals, we caught up with the two artists, Elton Monroy Duran in Detroit and Alexander Tamahn in Tulsa, just following the unveiling ceremonies.

Duran immigrated from Mexico and uses his passion for storytelling to bring his public art pieces to life.

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Tamahn, meanwhile, created his series of murals in Tulsa inspired by the city that has allowed him to both develop as an artist and work on projects centered around Black history and empowerment.

Here the two dive a little deeper into their art backgrounds, community ties and their thoughts on being selected for the Metro Murals project.

To start off, can you tell us about how your involvement with the Metro Murals project came about? Elton Monroy Duran: This opportunity is very special, as I’ve been working towards achieving a goal like this. I was selected for this project because of previous work I’ve done here in South Detroit, and that recognition was really fulfilling. I think that this is an amazing campaign, and the project is very personal to me. I am confident that a lot of people are going to identify with the mural. I’m excited for people to be able to see how rich, not only visually but energy-wise, this community is.

Alexander Tamahn: T-Mobile initially reached out to <a href="https://www.blackmoontulsa.com/">Black Moon</a>, an artist collective that I am a part of, asking about my work. After that, it was a whirlwind. During the first few calls, I was introduced to the “Rule Your Day” campaign and the general timeline for the project. Before the pandemic, this project was supposed to be completed last summer. However, I believe that everything happens for a reason: As we are nearing the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, this gives the project a whole new meaning. We decided to focus the pieces around Tulsa’s unsung heroes, and the rest, I guess, is history. Murals like these, featuring so many people of color, can be very empowering. It’s impactful to be able to amplify their narratives and to honor these community members in such an extravagant, colorful way.

Can you tell us a little about your background and training as an artist? E: Becoming an artist was one of my childhood dreams. I went to school for art in Mexico, and after graduation, I worked at a company as a design engineer for six years. I still really wanted to follow my dreams, so I quit and moved to Michigan to pursue a career as an artist. During this phase of my life, a father figure of mine gave me a great piece of advice. He said,

“Why don't you start working on what you want to do?”

That simple idea helped me to become more serious about my art. Since then, I started my own company and have worked on a range of projects, especially public art. I am now in a position where I can hire other artists, providing more people the opportunity to do what they love.

A: I showed a proclivity towards art at a very early age. I was just really into tinkering, deconstructing, reassembling, and reimagining things. Around middle school, teachers really started taking notice of my skill. Art became a way for me to stand out and be exceptional. Full disclosure, I didn't always have the best relationship with some of my art teachers early on. I wanted to develop in my own way, and the classroom left me feeling boxed in. For a while, that really sullied the traditional, or formal art education setting. As I got older, I started taking classes at local community colleges. At this point, I already knew the fundamentals, so I could focus on the techniques and mediums that interested me. As I gained more confidence in my work, I received opportunities to paint murals for close friends and to have my work featured in shows. I was also studying behavioral and mental health and considered working in art therapy. Soon, I faced a fork in the road where I had to choose between a career in counseling or one as an artist, and I went with the latter. I’ve lived in Michigan, Chicago, and now Tulsa, and all of these places have shaped the way I view art.

Can you walk us through your murals? E: So, I was kind of pushing myself to come up with a concept. The goal was to find a way to spotlight not only Mexican heritage but individuals and their everyday lives. We have a lot of amazing people in the community. This idea of duality is what became the theme of the mural — in the foreground is the version of these people engaging with their cultural roots, and the background is a snapshot of their daily lives. For example, on one of the extremes of the mural is a Native American dancer who is my friend, but he works in roofing. Hearing his story and the history of his traditional role — which involves clearing the ground and making it safe for other dancers — gave me goosebumps. And he’s not the only one. The mural is filled with other rich stories such as my friend who is breaking gender norms as a female mariachi singer, who also volunteers to give underprivileged families access to the internet. Also pictured is a rancher who has a family business fixing cars, an educator who is portrayed as an adelita (women who played an important role in the Mexican Revolutionary War), and another artist friend of mine who is an Aztec dancer. These are the reasons that this project is so personal to me. I can call all of these people my friends, and I know their stories and humble characters.

A: The original version of this mural only included three people, but plans changed, and I was fortunately able to incorporate more community members. There are 11 people on the mural. That number doesn't even hold a candle to the amount of wall space that could be taken up with just the countless women, men and young people that are effecting lasting, positive change in this community. They’re artists, they’re entrepreneurs, they’re children, they’re wives, they’re mothers or husbands, they’re fathers or brothers, sisters. They are community members through and through, and there is no monolithic experience. I think that’s the beauty of it, and I believe they speak to the legacy of Black Wall Street. Championing entrepreneurism, innovation, industriousness, all of that. They do it in droves, and in their own ways, and I think what's also important to name is that a lot of their work is just in response to the needs of the community. This is a place where people look out for each other and really care.

In what ways do you believe cultural artwork can positively impact a community? E: In my opinion, as a public artist, I think that when you create art in a community, you need to be aware of what the community needs, what the community stands for, and you should try to incorporate those values into the art that people will be looking at. I also think that public art is not only for people to enjoy, but it’s a good tool for people to connect with their own identities, each other, and the history of a place. All of this is on my mind as I paint, and it’s important for me to include the community on a different level. When I envisioned this idea of painting a series of murals in Southwest Detroit, one of my goals was changing the ideas that people have about the neighborhoods. I wanted to show that there was more to Mexicantown than, for example, the restaurants and the food. Not that those things are bad, I just wanted to paint a bigger picture.

A: Oh, my gosh, it can exponentially impact communities. I have a very mixed cultural background, and it’s so important to celebrate where you come from. It’s important to see yourself in the world around you, because that reminds you that it’s okay to take up space. So, if you live in a community where you aren’t shown anyone who looks like you, it can sometimes feel like that community isn’t for you. I think it’s just super, super important for an environment to culturally reflect the people that live in it.

To view more of Elton’s work, visit his website <a href="https://eltonmonroyduranartistaplastico.jimdofree.com/">https://eltonmonroyduranartistaplastico.jimdofree.com/</a> and social channels @eltonmonroy.

To see more of Alexander’s work, visit his website <a href="http://www.alexandertamahndesign.com">www.alexandertamahndesign.com</a> and social channels @alexandertamahn.

Detroit photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.jlindseyphotos.com">Julianne Lindsay</a> Tulsa photos courtesy of <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/archive/lucky7@ppbcinc.com">Luck Wilson</a>.

Metro by T-Mobile se unió a dos artistas locales, cada uno con una historia personal tan rica como la de las ciudades donde viven. A estos artistas se les encomendó crear murales públicos espectaculares y emotivos para celebrar las culturas vibrantes que existen en sus comunidades.

A Tale of Two Cities: Artists Behind “Metro Murals” on Bringing Local Cultures to Life | T-Mobile Newsroom

Historia de dos ciudades: los artistas responsables de "Metro Murals" hablan sobre recrear las culturas locales

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With your help, on this Giving Tuesday T-Mobile can give back more than ever and feed 15 million hungry people in need.

However you may have celebrated Thanksgiving this year, I hope you were able to spend the holiday with some degree of positivity and hope for brighter days in the future. Let’s face it — 2020 has been a beast… and we are not through it yet, so looking forward is critical! This year’s holiday season already feels different for everyone, with pared-down gatherings or no gatherings at all, plus feelings of isolation, significant economic strain, and even heavy hearts for ill or lost family and friends. Frankly, this year millions across the country may struggle to celebrate at all.

Even before this extraordinary year, as many as 34.5 million Americans didn’t know where their next meal would come from. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that figure has skyrocketed, and as many as 50 million people could face food insecurity by the start of 2021 — including 17 million children. I’ll say it again, because it deserves to be reiterated: 17 million children and as many as 50 million people across the country face the prospect of no reliable access to food. Imagine navigating this global pandemic and not knowing where your next meal is coming from! Or how to feed your children! Pile that into the holiday season and it’s not a surprise that so many are struggling to find any holiday spirit this year. Plus, people facing hunger often struggle with other basic needs as well, things like housing, employment and health care. Those gaps, even without a pandemic, often lead to generations of food insecurity for families. It can create a vicious cycle.

So… more than one in five Americans at risk. Our neighbors. Our friends. Our family. It could be any of us at almost any moment. Our fellow citizens need our help, and I’m proud to work for a company that is stepping up to help.

T-Mobile une fuerzas una vez más con Feeding America® para ayudar a los bancos de alimentos de todo el país que están trabajando incansablemente para satisfacer las crecientes necesidades de esta temporada festiva. On Nov. 13 we launched the #CaptureKindess campaign, which included our biggest donation goal to date — we aspire to give up to 15 million meals to support Feeding America’s® mission to end hunger this year. And we’re inviting customers, friends and employees to join us in helping to conquering hunger. I promise you, it’s easy!

For every act of kindness shared on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram now through Dec. 4 with the hashtag #CaptureKindness, T-Mobile will donate $10 to Feeding America®, with a minimum donation of $100,000 — and a maximum of up to $1 million dollars. What sort of act of kindness? You’ll know it when you see it, but it can be big or small, planned or spontaneous… it really doesn’t matter. Just take a minute and be kind (or capture someone else being kind and inspiring you)! We are already seeing charitable donations, folks checking on elderly neighbors, paying for a stranger’s coffee… every good deed counts! With every dollar donated helping secure and distribute 10 meals, we can give up to 10 million meals supplied by Feeding America®.

And TODAY, on Giving Tuesday, we are taking things a step further! For every T-Mobile customer who clicks on the Feeding America® donation option in the T-Mobile Tuesdays app, we will donate $1, up to $500,000. It’s another chance to donate up to 5 million more meals!

And the goodness doesn’t stop there. Because T-Mobile employees are passionate about giving back to their communities, the T-Mobile Foundation is giving each of our fulltime employees $20 to contribute to the charity of their choice. AND T-Mobile Foundation will match employee donations 2:1 (up to $750,000) today through Dec. 31, 2020.

I understand people think that just one person can’t be the difference when it comes to deep and complex issues like hunger, especially when you stare at a number like 50 million. But that couldn’t be further from the truth!

I’m a movie lover, and during the holiday season I tend to pull out the classics… including It’s A Wonderful Life. Some themes run true throughout the years… and this movie captures the ripple effect we can each have in life… and that we can create in the world around us. Just as George Bailey’s guardian angel reminds him in the film, “Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives.”  It really is the little things that so often matter!

That’s what #CaptureKindness is all about. So, I hope you’ll get involved! The campaign runs through Dec. 4, 2020, which means there are only a few more days to help T-Mobile and Feeding America® deliver 15 million meals to Americans who need them most.

This year is like nothing we’ve seen in our lifetimes… so please take a moment to consider how you can help others this holiday season. I don’t want to sound cliché but believe it or not each of us really can make a difference. It just takes a few minutes of kindness from each of us — and maybe some encouragement to our family, friends and coworkers too. Let’s #CaptureKindness together!

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Gratitud y generosidad

Shawna Ryan

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Novedades: en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19, el estrés de la temporada de las Fiestas y el Mes Nacional de Veteranos y Familias de Militares, T‑Mobile anunció que será el primero de los principales proveedores de servicio móvil en poner a disposición inmediata de sus clientes la línea de ayuda de emergencia 988. A partir de hoy, los clientes que marquen 988 en la red de T‑Mobile tendrán acceso gratuito a unos 180 centros de crisis que ofrecen servicios de salud mental de emergencia en tiempo real a través de consejeros con capacitación profesional.

Por qué es importante: el suicidio es una crisis de salud nacional que causa una muerte cada 11 minutos. An average of 17.6 of America’s military veterans die by suicide each day and a larger number of people than ever are showing signs of clinical anxiety or depression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A través del número de tres dígitos 988, las personas que viven en el país y que estén sufriendo una crisis pueden tener fácil acceso a la ayuda que necesitan, y los expertos creen que reducirá a largo plazo el estigma que rodea a los problemas de salud mental.

Para quiénes es importante: para quienes reconocen que resulta crítico tener acceso rápido a asistencia psicológica y a servicios para prevenir suicidios, especialmente ahora.

BELLEVUE, Washington. 20 de noviembre de 2020. T‑Mobile ha demostrado una vez más su compromiso de ofrecerles a los clientes la conectividad esencial que necesitan en los momentos más importantes. El Un‑carrier anunció el día de hoy que será el primero de los principales proveedores de servicio móvil en activar la nueva línea nacional de ayuda de emergencia 988 para los clientes en la red de T‑Mobile. Ahora, quienes necesiten asistencia psicológica gratuita podrán recibirla de inmediato marcando 988, y se conectarán directamente con la línea de ayuda nacional para prevención del suicidio (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), una red de aproximadamente 180 centros de crisis financiados a nivel local y estatal.

A medida que aumentan los problemas de salud mental y los índices de suicidio, la implementación de este servicio crítico resultaba urgente. Según los más recientes datos anuales de los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades, 15.4 millones de los adultos que viven en el país consideraron seriamente, planearon o intentaron suicidarse; cada año se suicidan más de 48,000 personas, lo que equivale a una muerte cada 11 minutos. Esto afecta especialmente a los veteranos; en promedio, 17.6 veteranos por día se quitan la vida. Y este año, EE. UU. llega a la temporada de las Fiestas con el estrés adicional de la pandemia de COVID-19. De hecho, las investigaciones recientes indican que un tercio de los estadounidenses –más que nunca antes– están exhibiendo señales de ansiedad o depresión clínica como resultado del COVID-19.

T-Mobile actuó con rapidez para tomar las medidas necesarias a fin de activar este servicio para sus clientes mucho antes de la fecha límite de julio de 2022 establecida a principios de este año por la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones. T‑Mobile modificó su red nacional para traducir y redirigir las llamadas al 988 al número existente de la línea de ayuda nacional para la prevención del suicidio, también actualizó su sistema de facturación para garantizar que ningún cliente pague por utilizar el servicio, y creó un mensaje de respuesta automática para que cualquier persona que envíe un mensaje de texto al 988 en la red de T‑Mobile reciba una respuesta inmediata que le indicará que haga una llamada de voz al 988. 

“T‑Mobile sabe lo mucho que nuestros clientes dependen de nosotros para obtener conectividad confiable y, cuando alguien necesita acceso a asistencia psicológica, los segundos realmente cuentan. Para nosotros era una prioridad darles a nuestros clientes a través del 988 una conexión rápida con profesionales capacitados en atención de salud mental, porque podría salvar vidas”, señala Abdul Saad, vicepresidente ejecutivo y director de tecnología de T‑Mobile. “Poner a disposición de nuestros clientes la línea 988 era para nosotros una cuestión de urgencia, en especial a medida que continúa la pandemia de COVID-19 y se aproxima la temporada de las Fiestas.  Y resulta particularmente significativo lanzar esta iniciativa durante el mes de noviembre, cuando estamos rindiendo homenaje al aporte y sacrificio de nuestros veteranos militares.  Me enorgullece saber que en T‑Mobile estamos cumpliendo con nuestra parte para lograr que esta herramienta vital llegue a quienes realmente lo necesitan”. 

Anyone who needs help can find it by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) and through online chats. Veterans and service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1 after dialing, as well as by chatting online at www.veteranscrisisline.net or texting 838255.

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. Los clientes de T-Mobile reciben una calidad inigualable por su dinero, una firme obsesión por ofrecerles la mejor experiencia de servicio posible y un dinamismo indiscutible para disrumpir el mercado y así crear competencia e innovación más allá del ámbito del servicio móvil. Con sede en Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile presta servicios a través de sus subsidiarias y opera sus marcas emblemáticas, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile y Sprint. Para obtener más información, visita: <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/">https://es.t-mobile.com</a>.

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To add a little more Magenta to your messaging this holiday, simply download the keyboard now

We’ve already helped you show your Magenta pride in your virtual meetings and happy hours with <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/community/virtual-backgrounds-for-zoom-teams-webex-meetings">T-Mobile landmark virtual backgrounds</a>. Now keep the creativity flowing in your family group phone chats this Thanksgiving in true Un-carrier style with … T-MOJIS!

Whether you’re letting everyone know when the food coma hits or wishing your friends and family a safe and healthy holiday, you can do it with a series of stylish stickers, tailor made for the Magenta family. They’re full of T-Mobile energy, and include CEO Mike Sievert, Captain MEGAHertz, DE&I pride and a few Thanksgiving treats to complement any Turkey Day festivities.

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It’s super easy to download the keyboard to your device and start using them today. iPhone or Android user? It doesn’t matter! You just need to start by opening the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile device.

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In order to access T-MOJIS directly within your keyboard, go to: Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard > TMOJIS

Then, simply access your keyboard in iMessage, and it will appear as an icon on the right-hand side. Tap on that icon, and then simply select which sticker to message!

Sticker Share: To send stickers from within the app, simply select “send stickers” from the app homepage, and select the sticker you want to send, then the app you’d like to share it to.

Photobomb: To decorate existing photos with T-MOJIS, or take existing ones and decorate on the spot, you can either select Photobomb from the home screen, or the camera icon on the upper left-hand corner after selecting “send stickers.”

If you’re going to also be gathering via video call this Thanksgiving, download the latest T-Mobile landmark virtual backgrounds for your Zoom, Teams or Web-ex get-together here: <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/community/virtual-backgrounds-for-zoom-teams-webex-meetings">Get Your Very Own T‑Mobile Landmark Virtual Background! (Now with 5G!)</a>

¡Dale un toque magenta a tus mensajes de Acción de Gracias! Whether you're letting everyone know when the food coma hits or wishing your friends and family a safe and healthy holiday, you can do it with stylish T-MOJIS stickers.

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Novedades: desde el 13 de noviembre, el Día Mundial de la Bondad, pasando por el Giving Tuesday (“martes para dar”, 1.o de diciembre) y hasta el 4 de diciembre de 2020, T‑Mobile acaba el año difundiendo el amor y pidiendo a todo el mundo que comparta la bondad con #CaptureKindness. Photos and stories posted on social media, along with customer clicks in the T-Mobile Tuesdays App on Giving Tuesday, will translate to the Un-carrier’s biggest contribution to Feeding America® ever — up to 15 million meals* delivered to families across the U.S.

Por qué es importante: en estos momentos, millones de personas en Estados Unidos se enfrentan a la  inseguridad alimentaria, especialmente debido al impacto de la pandemia de COVID-19. T-Mobile wants to give back and do it while making others feel good — providing people a reason to smile and hopefully encouraging all of us to reconnect with our communities. Leave it up to the Supercharged Un-Carrier to help supercharge America’s kindness (with even more kindness!) through the #CaptureKindness campaign.

Para quiénes es importante: para quienes les haga falta un poco de positividad en su vida en estos momentos (¿y a quién no le hace falta?).

Bellevue, Washington. 13 de noviembre de 2020. La esencia de T‑Mobile se basa en el amor y la conexión, y en esta temporada para dar queda claro que TODOS necesitamos un poco más de las dos. So, starting on World Kindness Day (Nov. 13) through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1) and ending on Dec. 4, 2020, the Un-Carrier is inviting everyone to #CaptureKindness through social media posts and T-Mobile Tuesday clicks — and help Feeding America®, the country’s largest hunger-relief nonprofit, deliver millions of meals to people facing food insecurity.

“En el año 2020 ha habido muchos desafíos imprevistos, hitos importantes y grandes momentos, y T‑Mobile siempre ha estado cerca de nuestros clientes, actuando como una conexión vital con el mundo. Ahora queremos acabar bien el año y compartir bondad y positividad, que es lo que todo el mundo necesita. Nos encanta la idea de que la gente se una para multiplicar los actos de bondad con el hashtag #CaptureKindness  y utilice sus dispositivos para compartir amor y buenos deseos, para ayudar a las comunidades que más lo necesitan en estos momentos”, declaró Mike Sievert, director ejecutivo de T‑Mobile. “¡Tengo muchas ganas de ver subir cada día nuestro medidor de bondad, el Kind-0-Meter, gracias a las fotos, las publicaciones y los “Me gusta” de las redes sociales!”.

Para Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, directora ejecutiva de Feeding America, “tras el año que hemos vivido, creo que a todos nos iría bien tener algo más de compasión en nuestras vidas.  Tal como está demostrando T‑Mobile, también podemos compartir un poco de amor con aquellos que más lo necesitan.  Este año, 50 millones de personas en Estados Unidos se enfrentan a una situación de inseguridad alimentaria, un aumento drástico en comparación con los 34.5 millones del año pasado, por lo que quiero agradecer a T‑Mobile que nos ayude a acabar el año con más comidas y más bondad para las familias que pasan hambre en este país, que cada vez son más”.

Pero estos gestos de bondad no terminan ahí:  los empleados de T‑Mobile siempre quieren contribuir a sus comunidades, por lo que la T‑Mobile Foundation va a donar $20 a todos los empleados para que lo destinen a la entidad benéfica que prefieran. Y aún hay más: por cada donación personal de los empleados, T‑Mobile va a aportar el doble (hasta $750,000 y hasta $4,000 por empleado), desde el 1.o de diciembre hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2020.

Be sure to watch <a href="http://es.t-mobile.com/?1036077272;amdU78nF2DVDVu6UgkyfakjcIZzNVmruGk9wgtdhGi-W2t-FgO3.q1">http://www.tmobilecapturekindness.com/</a> this holiday season!

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. Los clientes de T-Mobile reciben una calidad inigualable por su dinero, una firme obsesión por ofrecerles la mejor experiencia de servicio posible y un dinamismo indiscutible para disrumpir el mercado y así crear competencia e innovación más allá del ámbito del servicio móvil. Con sede en Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile presta servicios a través de sus subsidiarias y opera sus marcas emblemáticas, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile y Sprint. Para obtener más información, visita: <a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2F&esheet=52321646&newsitemid=20201106005342&lan=en-US&anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com&index=7&md5=69f49b59c279f5e231e1966f993f5cda">https://es.t-mobile.com</a>.

*$1 ayuda a que Feeding America proporcione al menos 10 comidas en nombre de los bancos de alimentos miembro locales. Nov. 13, 2020 through Dec. 4, 2020: Minimum donation of $100,000.

La esencia de T‑Mobile se basa en el amor y la conexión, y en esta temporada para dar queda claro que TODOS necesitamos un poco más de las dos. Por ese motivo, desde el 13 de noviembre, el Día Mundial de la Bondad, pasando por el Giving Tuesday (11.o de diciembre) y hasta el 4 de diciembre de 2020, El Un‑carrier invita a todo el mundo a multiplicar la bondad en sus redes sociales mediante publicaciones con el hashtag #CaptureKindness y haciendo clic en la app T‑Mobile Tuesdays; así ayudarán a Feeding America®, la mayor organización sin fines de lucro que lucha contra el hambre en todo el país, a entregar millones de comidas a las personas que enfrentan inseguridad alimentaria.

T-Mobile Kicks Off #CaptureKindness Campaign to Help Feeding America® Give 15 Million Meals and Take Back 2020 With a Magenta Wave of Positivity | T-Mobile Newsroom

T‑Mobile lanza la campaña #CaptureKindness para ayudar a Feeding Americap® a proporcionar 15 millones de comidas y darle a 2020 una oleada de positividad magenta

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<a>Bellevue, Washington — October 20, 2020 — </a>The Un-carrier is doubling down on its commitment to support youth, at a time when budgets are tighter than ever for families all across the country. Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced it’s increasing the company’s <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/mlb-postseason-2020">previous commitment</a> to Little League, now donating not $5,000 but $10,000 per home run hit during the World Series to the <a href="https://www.t-mobilecallupgrant.com/">T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program</a>, which ensures kids can participate in their local Little League by helping cover registration fees. Through the World Series, everyone — T-Mobile customer or not — can continue to support the cause by simply texting “LittleLeague” to 313131. For every text, T-Mobile will now donate not $1 but $5 — up to an additional $2 million — to support grant recipients in the texters’ local community next season. And the Un-carrier is giving five lucky fans 5G devices during (when else) the 5th inning of every game on <a href="https://twitter.com/TMobileLatino" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> @TMobile.

“Los jóvenes de nuestro país están viviendo un momento complicado y es fundamental que tengan la oportunidad de aprender y a practicar deportes; por eso estamos ampliando nuestro compromiso con la Little League en esta Serie Mundial, una causa que llevamos en el corazón”, señala Mike Sievert, director ejecutivo de T‑Mobile.  “La temporada pasada recibimos muchísimas historias increíbles y notas inspiradoras de agradecimiento de las familias, y esperamos que otros miles de destinatarios de nuestra ayuda logren grandes cosas durante la próxima temporada... ¡Por eso los invito a empezar a enviar mensajes de texto y ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta de $2 millones de dólares!”. 

Tras el inicio de la pandemia mundial, familias por todo el país se están enfrentando a dificultades económicas nunca antes vistas.  Para muchos padres y madres, como Joanna Brown, la ayuda financiera obtenida gracias a Call Up, el programa de ayuda financiera para Little League de T‑Mobile, permitió que su hijo participara en la Little League.  “Como madre soltera, no suelo tener estas oportunidades para mi hijo, pero gracias a este programa, pudo pasar el mejor verano de su vida”, explica Brown. “Mi hijo tiene autismo de alto funcionamiento y le cuesta formar parte de un equipo y hacer amigos con facilidad… Sin embargo, le encantó estar en el campo de juego, tomar el turno al bate y ver cómo sus amigos en la banca lo animaban.  El compañerismo de los demás chicos del equipo y los entrenadores fue increíble, y todo gracias a este programa”. 

Aquí te explicamos cómo puedes activar donaciones para Call Up, el programa de ayuda financiera para Little League, en nombre de T‑Mobile: 

Además de darles a los aficionados la oportunidad de colaborar por una buena causa en esta postemporada de la MLB, El Un‑carrier hoy se asocia con la MLB para reunir a aficionados y jugadores mientras se preparan para el 116.º Clásico de Otoño… ¡de manera virtual!  Se colocarán cámaras 5G de T‑Mobile en las gorras de jugadores y entrenadores para ofrecer una visión en primera persona de lo que está pasando; además, habrá cámaras 5G de 360 grados de T‑Mobile sobre el terreno de juego para que los aficionados vivan la experiencia como si estuvieran en el campo.  The unprecedented livestream is made possible by T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network which enables high-definition cameras to transmit wirelessly, allowing for true mobility. Fans can tune in before Game One of the World Series on MLB.com, Twitch, @MLB on <a href="https://twitter.com/mlb">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mlb">Facebook</a>, the MLB app, MLB.TV, the <a href="https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/2873640696088444/?locale=en_US">MLB VR app</a> on Oculus, as well as <a href="https://www.t-mobilebeyondthebases.com/">T-MobileBeyondtheBases.com</a>.

La red 5G nacional de T‑Mobile cubre a más de 260 millones de personas y abarca 1.3 millones de millas cuadradas.  Y gracias al descomunal suministro de espectro ideal 5G de banda media (2.5 GHz) del Un‑carrier, en muchos lugares las velocidades promedio de descarga en 5G de banda media ya se encuentran aproximadamente en 300 Mbps, con picos de velocidad cercanos a 1 Gbps, ¡7.5 veces más rápido que las actuales velocidades promedio de LTE!  T-Mobile’s mid-band 5G is already in <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/network/supercharged-midband-5g">210 cities and towns</a> with thousands more on the way by end of year.

Tras donar en 2019 más de $1 millón de dólares a Call Up, el programa de ayuda financiera para Little League de T‑Mobile, El Un‑carrier les dio a casi 5,000 niños y niñas, pertenecientes a más de 700 ligas prácticamente de todos los estados del país, la posibilidad de jugar béisbol.  Además de Call Up, su programa de ayuda financiera para Little League, T‑Mobile ha dedicado recursos para reacondicionar campos de juego y proporcionarles a las ligas elementos tales como bates, pelotas y otros equipos fundamentales.  To hear more about how these grants have impacted families directly, head <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/community/mlb-world-series-donations-to-support-little-league-baseball-and-softball">here</a>.

To learn more about the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program, including how to apply, visit <a href="http://www.T-MobileCallUpGrant.com">www.T-MobileCallUpGrant.com</a>. Be sure to follow @TMobile on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/TMobileLatino" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/TMobileLatino?ref=ts&fref=ts/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/tmobilelatino/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for updates through the World Series.

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5G: se requiere dispositivo compatible; la cobertura no está disponible en algunas áreas. Sorteo: NO SE REQUIERE HACER UNA COMPRA. Termina tras la quinta entrada del partido final de la Serie Mundial.  Abierto solo a residentes legales de Estados Unidos, incluidos el Distrito de Columbia y Puerto Rico, que tengan 18 años de edad en adelante. Nulo donde esté prohibido. For Official Rules, visit <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://bit.ly/3lWYE7o&data=04%7c01%7cStephen.Berge%40T-Mobile.com%7ca21b2a2f447d49049c6a08d87219fd25%7cbe0f980bdd994b19bd7bbc71a09b026c%7c0%7c0%7c637384803227184063%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c1000&sdata=oj2Kf7Y2DN/dVr1pMOvvLGmJEmrDYE2gPl2JQU4vu9w%3D&reserved=0">https://bit.ly/3lWYE7o</a>. Patrocinado por T-Mobile.

About T-Mobile US, Inc.  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. Los clientes de T-Mobile reciben una calidad inigualable por su dinero, una firme obsesión por ofrecerles la mejor experiencia de servicio posible y un dinamismo indiscutible para disrumpir el mercado y así crear competencia e innovación más allá del ámbito del servicio móvil. Con sede en Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile presta servicios a través de sus subsidiarias y opera sus marcas emblemáticas, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile y Sprint. For more information please visit: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com%2F&esheet=52278086&newsitemid=20200902005632&lan=en-US&anchor=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t-mobile.com&index=3&md5=2e816955b7c19b1400103fec6b486925" target="_blank">https://www.t-mobile.com</a>.

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Parents and coaches share stories of how the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program helps kids in need.

“As a single parent, I don’t get these opportunities very often for my son, but thanks to this program he was able to have the best summer of his life,” said Joanna Brown, a Little League parent from Ketchikan, Alaska.

For many parents like Joanna Brown, mother of former grant recipient Timothy Brown, Little League is something her family may not have been able to afford without financial assistance. In fact, it’s projected that <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/?post_type=story&p=57815&preview=true">one in five kids</a> will not be able to play Little League in the upcoming season because of financial strains. For some families, missing out on the benefits of Little League is a sacrifice that proves this can be much more than just a game.

“My son has high-functioning autism, and it’s hard for him to be a part of teams and easily make friends … but he enjoyed being on that field, being up to bat and having friends in the dugout cheering him on,” explains Brown. “The camaraderie of his teammates and coaches was unbelievable, and this program made it all happen.”

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It’s one of the many reasons T-Mobile is doubling its <a href="https://es.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/mlb-postseason-2020">previous commitment</a> and donating $10,000 per home run hit during the Major League Baseball Postseason to the <a href="https://www.t-mobilecallupgrant.com/">T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program</a> — a fund dedicated to helping thousands of children across America participate in their local Little League programs by covering registration fees.

“Because of the effects of COVID-19 during the 2020 season, some families were unable to allow their children to play,” laments Reggie Reinhardt, VP of Baseball for Ketchikan Little League. “Because of financial hardship, registration fees became a burden and leagues were unable to get the extra funds from local businesses to help with scholarships for local players.”

After giving more than $1 million to the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program in 2019, the Un-carrier made it possible for nearly 5,000 children from more than 700 leagues in almost every state across the country the ability to play ball. Coaches from Alaska all the way down to North Carolina say the funds help them give hope to families that might not even try to apply because they assume they simply will not be able to afford this activity for their children.

“About 30% of all kids in our area are in the low to no income area and we end up having to pay the majority if not all of their registration fees,” says Cedrick Collins, President of the NW Little League Charlotte North Carolina District 3. “When I got the information about T-Mobile that was a huge help because we are now able to offer free registration basically to kids who were unable to pay. Some families have three to four kids and if the registration is eighty-five or even one hundred twenty dollars and that number times three or four is a great deal, and it turned them away.”

Through the MLB World Series, everyone — T-Mobile customer or not — can continue to support the cause by simply texting “LittleLeague” to 313131. For every text, T-Mobile will donate $5 — up to an additional $2 million — to support grant recipients in the texters’ local community next season.

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This T-Mobile "Dynamic Duo" Battles Everything from Wildfires to the Pandemic. Here's How.

Among T-Mobile’s crisis-response specialists, this time of year is known as “disaster season” — the stressful weeks at the end of summer and beginning of fall when hurricanes threaten America’s Gulf and Atlantic states, and wildfires typically devastate communities across the American West. And though COVID-19 has changed the way the world operates at a fundamental level, it hasn’t stopped those disasters from coming. In fact, 2020 has turned out to be one of the most demanding disaster seasons in memory, with millions and millions of acres burning in California, Oregon and Washington, while multiple major storms wrecked the entirety of Louisiana … all as the pandemic has completely altered the way disaster relief can be deployed in troubled areas.

In the face of oncoming storms or wildfires, T-Mobile stores must sometimes be closed and alternative retail options must be established. Después que esto sucede, los clientes, por lo general, necesitan soluciones de conectividad de emergencia hasta que los servicios y los dispositivos se vuelvan a restablecer. These assistance efforts are led by two T-Mobile superstars: Becky Romero, a senior disaster recovery manager, and Stephanie Kehoe, a senior manager of field operations. Between the two of them, they are the community response team, “small but mighty,” according to Stephanie, covering the preparation, adjustment and deployment — anything non-network-related — of disaster relief from the consumer markets standpoint. They’ve also been adapting to changing pandemic protocols to ensure the safety of their employees and their customers.

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