T-Mobile announced Tuesday that the investments it has made since 2021 to 5G wireless service in Pennsylvania has enhanced coverage to nearly 99% of the state’s population.
More than 37,000 square miles across Pennsylvania are now covered, according to T-Mobile. Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lehigh, Northampton, and York are among the counties receiving expanded coverage and increased capacity.
“Pennsylvanians are experiencing notable enhancements in wireless infrastructure, thanks to collaborative partnerships with local and state agencies and entities,” Edwige Robinson, senior vice president, field engineering at T-Mobile said in a statement. “The recent expansion of our 5G network across the state allows us to deliver enhanced wireless capabilities to individuals, families and businesses, furthering our commitment to improving the customer experience.”
T-Mobile has added over 700 new towers and upgraded more than 3,000 existing towers Pennsylvania the past two years to expand its 5G coverage.”
In addition, T-Mobile announced plans for new installations and upgrades to existing towers by the end of 2023 to further boost capacity and data speeds.
Along with network enhancements, T-Mobile also opened additional retail stores in Pennsylvania between 2022 and 2023, including those in smaller communities and rural towns across the state. T-Mobile has more than 240 retail locations in Pennsylvania, with additional openings planned for this year and next.