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Meet the Kotzatoskis, America's First Family of 5G
[December 06, 2019]

Meet the Kotzatoskis, America's First Family of 5G


History was made at the T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) store in Lititz, PA, where the Kotzatoski family picked up the first 5G smartphones that work nationwide. With the launch of these 5G-capable superphones, the transformative wireless technology becomes a reality today for the 200 million people in 5,000+ cities and towns from Maine to Florida to California to Hawaii, more than 1 million square miles in total.

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The Kotzatoskis, America's first family to get nationwide 5G, snag a selfie with the new OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren in the T-Mobile store in Lititz, PA. (Photo: Business Wire)

The Kotzatoskis, America's first family to get nationwide 5G, snag a selfie with the new OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren in the T-Mobile store in Lititz, PA. (Photo: Business Wire)

That the nation's first family of 5G hails from the Lancaster area - the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country and home to one of America's oldest Amish settlements - is indicative of T-Mobile's 5G network strategy. Together with Sprint, the New T-Mobile plans to bring 5G to All wireless customers, not just those in high-density urban areas. If the merger with Sprint moves forward, the New T-Mobile will be able to build on T-Mobile's broad 5G foundation, adding critical depth. Only this combination will deliver a 5G network with both breadth and depth, something the other guys simply cannot do as quickly.

"To be a part of history is really exciting. Nationwide 5G only launches once, and we're the very first! That's so cool!" said Chandra Kotzatoski. Added Eric Kotzatoski, "Both my son and I are huge gamers, and our family loves technology. We want the latest and greatest. Always. That's why it's exciting T-Mobile is bringing 5G to places like Central PA and not just the big cities. We can't wait for what's next!"

#5GFlexContest

America only gets its first nationwide 5G network once, so to say this is a *moment* for early adopters is an understatement. Customers who buy a 5G superphone between now and December 22nd will have the opportunity to "flex" their 5G status on social media with #5GFlexContest, and when they tag (News - Alert) a friend, they'll enter to win a FREE OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren smartphone. Even more extra, all those 5G OGs out there can use photo backgrounds and props to level-up their 5G flexing in select T-Mobile stores.

5G for All

The very heart of wireless service is based on spectrum, invisible highways in the atmosphere that transport voice and data from a phone to a cell tower. This first nationwide 5G rollout from T-Mobile is based on a spectrum band called 600 MHz, also referred to as low-band spectrum. It provides the foundational layer for T-Mobile's 5G network.

In the coming months and years, T-Mobile will build upon this foundational 5G layer to add capacity, or more "lanes" using the invisible highway analogy, for greater speeds and better coverage. T-Mobile's proposed merger with Sprint, if approved, will provide the combined company with critical mid-band spectrum it needs to increase capacity and performance even more. Only a combination of low, mid and high-band spectrum will deliver a 5G network with both breadth and depth covering all of America, something that T-Mobile and Sprint simply cannot do alone. The stakes are high for the U.S., as billions in economic growth and jobs are expected to come from 5G and the innovations it will unleash.

T-Mobile's 5G network is not just bigger, it's better. Here's how:

  • Covers rural America … a LOT of rural America. T-Mobile's network covers more than 60% of the population across more than 1 million square miles, much of that in rural America. Verizon and AT&T (News - Alert) only work in parts of some cities and won't say how many square miles (yards? feet?) they cover.
  • Covers people … a LOT of people. T-Mobile's 5G network covers 200 million people and more than 5,000 towns. That's over 20,000% more towns than Verizon and AT&T, who won't even say how many people they cover … because the real number has got to be so embarrassing. Verizon 5G only works in "parts" of outdoor areas of 18 cities and in a few stadiums, and AT&T 5G works for businesses in 21 cities and for consumers in parts of 5 cities later this year.
  • Works indoors. T-Mobile's 5G goes through walls. Verizon's 5G gets blocked by things like walls, windows and leaves.
  • Available for everyone. Anyone with a capable device can get 5G from T-Mobile, including businesses and consumers as well as postpaid and prepaid customers.
  • Doesn't cost more. 5G access costs the same as LTE (News - Alert) at T-Mobile. Verizon forces customers to pay $10 more per month for 5G or use a more expensive plan. AT&T just forces customers into their most expensive plans.

To celebrate the launch of nationwide 5G, customers who switch to T-Mobile can get the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren for FREE with 24 monthly bill credits when they trade in an eligible phone. Existing customers can get up to $300 off the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren or up to HALF off the Galaxy Note10+ 5G via trade-in credit and rebate when they trade in their eligible phone. Plus, customers with good credit can get a free Note10+ 5G with 36 monthly bill credits when they buy one and add a line (two for new customers).

For more information on the latest 5G devices at T-Mobile, visit www.t-mobile.com/devices/5g-phones. For more information and offer details for the Samsung (News - Alert) Galaxy Note10+ 5G at Metro by T-Mobile, visit www.metrobyt-mobile.com/network#5G. For more information on T-Mobile 5G, visit www.t-mobile.com/coverage. And for more information on the New T-Mobile, please visit www.NewTMobile.com.



Only customers with a 600 MHz 5G capable device will be able to access T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network. 5G is still developing, not all devices & signals are compatible. Coverage in growing number of areas. While 5G access won't require a certain plan or feature, some uses/services might. See Coverage details, Terms & Conditions, and Open Internet information for network management details (like video optimization) at T-Mobile.com.

Free device offers via bill credits with finance agreement(s): if you cancel your line before receiving all credits, your remaining balance will become due (e.g., up to $1299.99 for Note 10+ 5G), if cancelling your account, you can contact us first to instead make discounted monthly payments. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. For well-qualified customers. If you have canceled lines in past 90 days, reactivate them first. $10 SIM card, and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. Must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles from trade-in. May not be combined with some offers or discounts (Carrier Freedom). Free 7T Pro 5G McLaren: Limit 1/account. Note 10+ 5G: Max 6 offers/account. #5GFlexContest Sweepstakes: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to US, PR, DC residents 18+, 12/6/19-12/22/19. For how to enter & full rules click here.


Important Additional Information

In connection with the proposed transaction, T-Mobile US, Inc. ("T-Mobile") has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-226435), which was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC (News - Alert)") on October 29, 2018, and which contains a joint consent solicitation statement of T-Mobile and Sprint Corporation ("Sprint"), that also constitutes a prospectus of T-Mobile (the "joint consent solicitation statement/prospectus"), and each party will file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE JOINT CONSENT SOLICITATION STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The documents filed by T-Mobile may be obtained free of charge at T-Mobile's website, at www.t-mobile.com, or at the SEC's website, at www.sec.gov, or from T-Mobile by requesting them by mail at T-Mobile US, Inc., Investor Relations, 1 Park Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10016, or by telephone at 212-358-3210. The documents filed by Sprint may be obtained free of charge at Sprint's website, at www.sprint.com, or at the SEC's website, at www.sec.gov, or from Sprint by requesting them by mail at Sprint Corporation, Shareholder Relations, 6200 Sprint Parkway, Mailstop KSOPHF0302-3B679, Overland Park, Kansas 66251, or by telephone at 913-794-1091.

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This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains certain forward-looking statements concerning T-Mobile, Sprint and the proposed transaction between T-Mobile and Sprint. All statements other than statements of fact, including information concerning future results, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits of the proposed transaction, including anticipated future financial and operating results, synergies, accretion and growth rates, T-Mobile's, Sprint's and the combined company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and the expected timing of completion of the proposed transaction. There are several factors which could cause actual plans and results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the failure to obtain, or delays in obtaining, required regulatory approvals, and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the proposed transaction, or the failure to satisfy any of the other conditions to the proposed transaction on a timely basis or at all; the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of the parties to terminate the business combination agreement; adverse effects on the market price of T-Mobile's or Sprint's common stock and on T-Mobile's or Sprint's operating results because of a failure to complete the proposed transaction in the anticipated timeframe or at all; inability to obtain the financing contemplated to be obtained in connection with the proposed transaction on the expected terms or timing or at all; the ability of T-Mobile, Sprint and the combined company to make payments on debt or to repay existing or future indebtedness when due or to comply with the covenants contained therein; adverse changes in the ratings of T-Mobile's or Sprint's debt securities or adverse conditions in the credit markets; negative effects of the announcement, pendency or consummation of the transaction on the market price of T-Mobile's or Sprint's common stock and on T-Mobile's or Sprint's operating results, including as a result of changes in key customer, supplier, employee or other business relationships; significant transaction costs, including financing costs, and unknown liabilities; failure to realize the expected benefits and synergies of the proposed transaction in the expected timeframes or at all; costs or difficulties related to the integration of Sprint's network and operations into T-Mobile; the risk of litigation or regulatory actions, including the antitrust litigation brought by the attorneys general of certain states and the District of Columbia; the inability of T-Mobile, Sprint or the combined company to retain and hire key personnel; the risk that certain contractual restrictions contained in the business combination agreement during the pendency of the proposed transaction could adversely affect T-Mobile's or Sprint's ability to pursue business opportunities or strategic transactions; effects of changes in the regulatory environment in which T-Mobile and Sprint operate; changes in global, political, economic, business, competitive and market conditions; changes in tax and other laws and regulations; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Form S-4, as well as in T-Mobile's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 and in its subsequent reports on Form 10-Q, including in the sections thereof captioned "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," as well as in its subsequent reports on Form 8-K, all of which are filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov and www.t-mobile.com. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, persons reading this communication are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. T-Mobile assumes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this communication (whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise), except as required by applicable law.

About T-Mobile US, Inc.

As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation. Our advanced nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences to 84.2 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. For more information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.


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