By Ryan Hughes, University Communications and Marketing
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at providing scholarships for students, improving internet and cellular wireless network
capabilities and enhancing public safety communications in high-traffic areas on the
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cybersecurity and other disciplines, including those housed in 手机看片鈥檚 new Bellini College
of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The multi-year agreement
also positions T-Mobile as 手机看片鈥檚 main cellular wireless network provider.
鈥淭-Mobile understands and values the significance of higher education, and the importance
of providing life-changing opportunities for our students. This partnership supports
our students鈥� success, while also enhancing internet and cell service on campus that
will benefit our students, faculty, staff and visitors,鈥� said 手机看片 President Rhea Law.
T-Mobile鈥檚 ANS will enhance 5G coverage in and around the eastern part of the Tampa
campus, which includes the future site of 手机看片鈥檚 on-campus stadium, expected to open
in fall 2027.
T-Mobile will also be deploying ANS for a dedicated public safety system across dozens
of designated facilities on campus. T-Mobile will deliver enhanced 5G connections
to buildings around the campus specifically designed to support public safety communication
needs and ensure reliable coverage for emergency services with dedicated infrastructure
tailored to support robust and uninterrupted communications for police, first responders
and other emergency personnel.
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of technology, education, and community impact,鈥� said David Bezzant, Vice President,
T-Mobile for Government. 鈥淭his collaboration is about turning innovation into real-world
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and support for emerging talent in cybersecurity and AI, we鈥檙e helping build a smarter,
safer, and more connected campus experience.鈥�