T-Mobile ramps up network support to California as wildfires blaze on

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• T-Mobile is deploying a variety of equipment to restore and maintain connectivity to areas affected by the California wildfires.
• The carrier has set up multiple 24/7 locations where anyone can connect to free Wi-Fi and charge their devices.
• It is also handing out charging supplies as needed.

Firefighters continue to battle the wildfires that broke out last week in four residential areas in Southern California. To ensure first responders and residents can still communicate during this disaster, multiple network providers have stepped in to provide assistance. T-Mobile’s latest efforts involve deploying mobile equipment and setting up locations with free Wi-Fi and charging.

Today, T-Mobile announced it is rolling out a slew of equipment to provide increased connectivity in hard-hit areas. On that front, the carrier is sending out Satellite Cell on Light Trucks (SatCOLTs) and Satellite Cell on Wheels (SatCOWs) to several sites including:




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