With the spotlight on next week’s eclipse, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is stepping up to keep people connected. Areas of the United States with the best vantage points are bracing for swarms of tourists eager to catch a good view of the solar phenomenon. Many people have already obtained a free pair of T-Mobile sunglasses with removable ISO 12312-2:2015 certified lenses courtesy of their app. While there are many tall tales surrounding eclipse events, protecting your eyes from damage is not one of them. T-Mobile encourages safety on all fronts, from protective eyewear to maintaining reliable connectivity.
“T-Mobile is working hand-in-hand with state and local authorities to address the anticipated surge in network traffic to guarantee seamless connectivity for all,” stated Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “Whether facing large influxes in data use or high demand, our network — which is the nation’s largest, fastest and most awarded — has everyone covered.” Temporary cell sites and back-up generators have already been dispatched to some of the most popular eclipse-watching destinations.
T-Mobile also notes that the eclipse will not result in dropped calls or fuzzy connections. Cell phones should keep operating as usual. In fact, with the extra equipment brought in to boost connectivity at eclipse viewing hotspots, connections in rural areas should be better than ever, T-Mobile noted.
Planning ahead, T-Mobile invites first responder agencies or organizations needing communications assistance to reach out to their 24-hour emergency hotline at 888-639-0020 or email: [email protected]. It will be another 20 years before the next solar eclipse, according to astronomers.
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