T-Mobile has signed a $2.6bn contract with the US Navy. Credit: Ian Dewar Photography/shutterstock.

T-Mobile announced that it has been chosen to supply communications to the US Navy for ten years.

In a statement, the telco provider announced it had signed a contract with the US Navy worth $2.69bn.

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This contract will enable the US Department of Defence to access T-Mobile’s 5G coverage, ensuring connectivity for military personnel and federal civilian agencies.

The contract includes providing voice, data, fixed wireless solutions, mobility management and Internet of Things.

The new contract replaces a previous one between T-Mobile and the US Government, which was signed in 2017. Since then, T-Mobile stated that its technological offerings have developed greatly and that its new contract reflects its progress.

David Bezzant, vice-president of sales for T-Mobile for government, stated that the contract was a testament to T-Mobile’s leadership in 5G technology.

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“With a cutting-edge product portfolio, a proven track record and a clear vision for the future, we are ready to take government innovation to the next level,” he said.

Bezzant also stated that T-Mobile would continue to expand its offerings to government customers.

Alongside the news of its contract, T-Mobile introduced its Government Internet offering, a 5G wireless solution that it states can act both as a main internet connection and an unlimited backup for critical communications.