July 2, 2025 — T-Mobile announced the completion of a $2 billion multi-year network expansion across Florida. The upgrades deliver faster 5G speeds and wider coverage, reaffirming T-Mobile’s leadership in 5G innovation and its commitment to fueling economic opportunity in the Sunshine State.
With this move, T-Mobile is making high-speed internet across Florida more accessible than ever before. The massive investment enhances America’s Best Network even more with more capacity, coverage and better performance, benefiting residents and businesses in both rural and urban communities. The expansion provides faster than ever data speeds, improved reliability and broader coverage for 22 million Floridians, while also supporting emergency response systems and smart city initiatives.
The multi-year investment expanded 5G coverage through new and upgraded existing cell sites — meaning faster internet speeds for businesses, schools, healthcare providers, first responders and all T-Mobile customers.
“T-Mobile has redefined connectivity in Florida. The investment we’ve made is bringing real benefits to the people and businesses that call this state home, not just with the fastest speeds, but with increased resiliency and reliability in moments that matter most,” said Ulf Ewaldsson, President of Technology, T-Mobile. “And we’re not done yet. With the country’s only 5G Advanced network and as the nation’s first provider with a direct-to-cell satellite network, we’re on track to deliver an even better network experience to Floridians — years before anyone else.”
Investment Highlights:
- Network Sites: 1,282 new or retained sites from the merger with Sprint.
- Site Upgrades: Nearly 1,350 sites upgraded across the state, boosting speed, capacity and reliability.
- Resilience: Hardened 1,375 sites to improve emergency response and disaster recovery for people to stay connected when it matters most.
- Speeds: Average statewide 5G download speeds of 266.7 MB per second, a 216% increase since 2021.
- Coverage: Nearly 100% of Floridians are now covered by T-Mobile’s 5G network.
Connectivity When and Where It Matters Most
Florida’s vulnerability to hurricanes and severe weather demands advanced preparation. As part of its investment, T-Mobile has hardened sites across the state over the past four years, reinforcing them to withstand high winds, floods and power disruptions.
To prepare for major weather events, T-Mobile increased its heavy-duty disaster response satellite vehicles by more than 25% within the last year alone.
T-Mobile’s disaster readiness initiatives include:
- Permanent backup power (generators and batteries) at critical sites.
- Pre-positioned mobile response units and satellite trailers before storms.
- 24/7 network monitoring and rapid deployment teams.
- Coordination with state and local emergency management agencies to prioritize public safety communications.
Going even further, T-Satellite with Starlink helps keep customers in Florida and across the country connected in places no terrestrial network can reach by using satellites in space. T-Satellite officially launches July 23, even for Verizon and AT&T customers.
Plus, with access to the nation’s latest 5G technology — 5G Standalone (SA) — public safety innovation is even more supported. 5G SA brings benefits like network slicing and increased security, and powers T-Mobile’s revolutionary network solution for first responders: T-Priority, a cutting-edge 5G solution designed to transform frontline connectivity. T-Mobile was the first provider in the world to roll out a 5G SA network in 2020 and now runs the largest deployment of its kind in the U.S.
“T-Mobile plays an essential role in keeping Floridians connected — not just in daily life, but when it matters most,” said David Bezzant, Vice President, T-Mobile Business Group. “Through this investment, we’re strengthening communications during natural disasters and closing coverage gaps in remote areas, so people can stay connected in critical moments and in places no other signal reaches.”
A Boon for Florida Businesses
T-Mobile’s investment in Florida goes way beyond the devices in people’s pockets. Businesses, big and small, are also benefiting from the upgrades.
Jacksonville-based Miller Electric will use a 5G private network from T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS) to support operations of fully autonomous bus-shaped shuttles that will transport visitors along a three-mile stretch from the home of the city’s professional football team, EverBank Stadium, to the new waterfront hub.
When Miller Electric and T-Mobile announced the partnership late last year, Craig Bowman, Director of Technology for Miller Electric, said, “5G connectivity provides high bandwidth and low latency communication between the AVs and the control center. This turnkey solution will enable the vehicles to navigate the streets alongside other vehicle traffic and will help ensure the bandwidth we need is available to stream real-time video surveillance and two-way audio and video communications between passengers and employees.”
“This $2 billion investment is more than an infrastructure upgrade — it’s a launchpad for innovation across Florida,” said Callie Field, President, T-Mobile Business Group. “With our leading 5G network, we’re enabling everything from autonomous transit to advanced technologies like T-Priority that elevate public safety in ways no other network can — all while giving Florida’s businesses and communities the reliable, resilient connectivity they need to grow, adapt and lead.”
Local Roots, Global Reach: Connecting Florida, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Latin America
T-Mobile’s leadership extends beyond the mainland. In Puerto Rico, T-Mobile operates the fastest and most reliable 5G network, delivering critical connectivity to millions of residents and businesses. The company’s ongoing investment in Puerto Rico’s digital infrastructure mirrors its commitment to Florida: resilient networks, innovative technology, and strong community partnerships. In fact, Opensignal’s latest Global Mobile Network Experience report, which measures the average download and upload speed experience from hundreds of operators around the world, found T-Mobile has the best 5G availability in Puerto Rico, placing the company as a global leader for download speeds in countries and territories smaller than 200,000 km2.
Recognizing the strong ties between Florida, the Caribbean and Latin America, T-Mobile also offers comprehensive international calling and roaming plans that provide affordable and reliable ways to reach family, friends and business contacts throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. With T-Mobile’s newest plans, families can make international calls to over 70 countries, including Colombia and Venezuela, for just $20 per month.
Expanding Access: T-Mobile Fiber and Home Internet
As Florida grows, so does its need for reliable internet. T-Mobile is helping meet this rising demand with two home broadband options designed to deliver value and choice to residents.
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is an affordable and convenient Wi-Fi solution available to over 6 million households across Florida — that’s more than 50% of homes statewide. Leveraging T-Mobile’s leading 5G network, the internet service offers fast speeds with a simple 15-minute self-installation.
T-Mobile Fiber delivers future-proofed, reliable internet with plans offering ultra-fast speeds up to 2 Gbps for households with heavier internet demands. It’s currently available in Florida communities like St. Petersburg, Pensacola, and St. Cloud, as well as parts of Citrus, Pinellas, and Polk Counties—and beyond—with more locations coming soon.
Both options have plans packed with benefits to give customers a whole lot of value, like unlimited data, no monthly equipment fees and a 5-year price guarantee from the time they sign up.