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T-Mobile Brings New Stores and Jobs to North Carolina
The company is adding a dozen new retail stores, creating more jobs, and expanding 5G network coverage and capacity BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nThe company is adding a dozen new retail stores, creating more jobs, and expanding 5G network coverage and capacity\n\n\n BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nT-Mobile is ramping up its presence in North Carolina with the planned opening of 12 new retail stores across the state during 2023 and 2024. Seven stores have already opened, with the other five stores expected to open in coming months. The new stores are expected to create approximately 100 jobs for the state. Last year, T-Mobile opened eight retail stores in the Tar Heel state, and with this latest expansion, the company is further solidifying its commitment to the region.\n\n\n“We applaud the investments T-Mobile is making across North Carolina to expand network infrastructure and connectivity, particularly in our rural and smaller markets,” said Jim Weaver, N.C. Department of Information Technology Secretary and State Chief Information Officer. “These investments and digital literacy programs like Project 10Million help support our efforts to close the digital divide and connect North Carolinians to education, healthcare and jobs.”\n\n\n“North Carolina is one of the states where T-Mobile is growing fast and focused on establishing a stronger presence in both smaller and more rural communities,” said John Stevens, Vice President for T-Mobile’s Small Markets & Rural Areas. “In some of these areas we’re opening our doors for the first time, which will bring us closer to our customers and businesses and allow us to tap skilled local workforce. We’re excited about our growth in North Carolina and look forward to making a positive impact in the region.”\n\n\nThe new stores will be opening in the following locations:\n\n\n\nAlbemarle, NC\n\n\n\nFayetteville, NC (Opened January 2023)\n\n\n\nGoldsboro, NC (Opened in June 2023)\n\n\n\nHavelock, NC (Opened in June 2023)\n\n\n\nHickory, NC (Opened in July 2023)\n\n\n\nHillsborough, NC\n\n\n\nHendersonville, NC\n\n\n\nJacksonville, NC (Opened in July 2023)\n\n\n\nLeland, NC (Opened in June 2023)\n\n\n\nMarion, NC\n\n\n\nNewton, NC\n\n\n\nRockingham, NC (Opened March 2023)\n\n\n\n\"We welcome T-Mobile’s continued investment in Hickory and Catawba County as they expand to add another store location. This not only creates job opportunities but also enhances access to modern communication technology for residents, ultimately contribu...