T-Mobile Expands Retail Stores and Network in North Carolina

T-Mobile is expanding its footprint in North Carolina by planning to launch 12 new retail outlets across the state in 2023 and 2024. The company has already opened seven stores, and the remaining five are expected to launch in the next few months. The new outlets are anticipated to generate about 100 jobs for the state. T-Mobile launched eight retail outlets in the Tar Heel state last year, and this latest expansion shows the company’s continued dedication to the region.
 
“We applaud the investments T-Mobile is making across North Carolina to expand network infrastructure and connectivity, particularly in our rural and smaller markets,” said Jim Weaver.
 
“These investments and digital literacy programs like Project 10Million help support our efforts to close the digital divide and connect North Carolinians to education, healthcare and jobs.”
 
“North Carolina is one of the states where T-Mobile is growing fast and focused on establishing a stronger presence in both smaller and more rural communities,” said John Stevens, T-Mobile’s Vice President of Small Markets & Rural Areas.
 
“In some of these areas we’re opening our doors for the first time, which will bring us closer to our customers and businesses and allow us to tap skilled local workforce. We’re excited about our growth in North Carolina and look forward to making a positive impact in the region.”
 
The new stores will be opening in the following locations:

 
"We welcome T-Mobile’s continued investment in Hickory and Catawba County as they expand to add another store location. This not only creates job opportunities but also enhances access to modern communication technology for residents, ultimately contributing to the growth and prosperity of our local economy,” said Lindsay Keisler, The Chamber of Catawba County’s President/CEO.
 
“As the premiere membership organization in Onslow County, the Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the third location of T-Mobile to Jacksonville. This is just another sign that as our business community continues to grow, larger corporations see Jacksonville/Onslow County as a profitable area for their investments,” said Laurette Leagon, Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce’s President.
 
T-Mobile has made significant network investments in North Carolina since the start of this year to enhance the customer experience. The company has set up 130 new cell sites and upgraded over 2,300 existing sites with 5G wireless service, covering 98% of people in North Carolina across about 41,000 square miles with its 5G network. These upgrades offer super-fast speeds, better services and more connectivity for customers than ever before.
 
"T-Mobile's collaborations with state and local entities have contributed to significant advancements in wireless infrastructure across North Carolina," said Luis Reyes, T-Mobile's Vice President of Network, Northeast Region.
 
"Our ongoing efforts to expand 5G wireless services and enhance the overall network experience will provide T-Mobile customers with faster and more reliable services than before, whether they live in the Coastal Plains, Piedmont or Mountains."
 
T-Mobile is not only expanding its local presence in North Carolina, but also helping to make a positive impact in communities across the state. Programs such as T-Mobile Hometown Grants offer funding to 100 small towns each year to use for city beautification projects, public improvements and more. Since the launch of the five-year program in 2021, 12 towns in North Carolina – Boiling Springs, Elizabeth City, Elizabethtown, Goldsboro, Kings Mountain, Laurinburg, Mars Hill, Marshall, North Wilkesboro, Princeville,

Robersonville, and Wilkesboro– have already received grants totaling over $487,000. Project 10Million is T-Mobile’s $10.7B initiative aimed at helping close the digital divide in education by providing free internet connectivity and mobile hotspots to up to 10 million eligible student households across the U.S.

Through T-Mobile’s education programs, the company has connected more than 43,000 students, from 44 school districts across North Carolina and is also offering school districts free and heavily subsidized data plans and access to low-cost laptops and tablets. By the end of 2022, T-Mobile had provided $4.8B in services and connected over 5.3M students across the U.S. through Project 10Million and our other education initiatives.