New York City has selected T-Mobile as the carrier network to support city operations.
The mayor’s office said the five-year deal will save city taxpayers millions of dollars on city-issued mobile devices. The deal also ensures that city employees have access to new technology and reliable service to serve residents, especially when it comes to public safety.
“Our mission is to use cutting-edge technology to make New York City safer and more affordable for all, and this collaboration with T-Mobile is helping us do just that,” said Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser. “By leveraging T-Mobile’s innovative technology, we’re ensuring that New York City’s first responders have the tools they need to operate at the highest level – a critical component of our mission to enhance public safety.”
As part of the new agreement, NYC first responders will have access to T-Mobile’s T-Priority, an innovative program that delivers a 5G network experience for first responders on the front lines along with increased security. According to T-Mobile, T-Priority has the world’s first 5G network slice for first responders, which allows for less lag time, faster 5G speeds more consistently, and the highest priority across every single 5G band, even in times of extreme congestion.
As an additional benefit for city employees, T-Mobile will provide cost savings for their personal devices. City employees who are currently customers of T-Mobile will now be eligible for a reduced rate on their monthly personal wireless plans. City employees who join T-Mobile will be eligible for personal wireless plans at a reduced rate as well.
“To keep New Yorkers safe, our city government needs to lead from the front, embracing innovative, forward-looking technology. But we need to also ensure we are protecting taxpayer dollars, while simultaneously finding ways to make our city more affordable for our dedicated municipal workforce,” said Mayor Eric Adams.
“T-Mobile has a proven track record of delivering the highest level of service and security needed for a city like New York City,” he added. “Together, we will save millions in taxpayer dollars, put millions of dollars in savings back into the pockets of our workforce’s pockets, continue to utilize cutting-edge technology, and, most importantly, ensure that our brave first responders have the tools they need to better protect our city.”
