T-Mobile starts 5G lights: $ 1 million for high school football dreams!

T-Mobile starts 5G lights: $ 1 million for high school football dreams!

Hickory, North Carolina, USA - t-Mobile has once again discovered his passion for high school football and starts the "Friday Night 5G Lights" initiative to support small cities in the USA. This year there is even more to win for the participants - a total of over $ 4 million in prize money will be awarded. The focus is on the connection between community and sport. Around 1,750 schools took part last season, and the commitment of the community was impressive. The competition opens up the chance to boost their football programs and at the same time raise awareness of rural development, because T-Mobile has provided new 5G coverage over 500,000 square miles in recent years. As reported ariva.de, the applications are open until September 12, 2025

For the schools that apply, there are weekly competitions with $ 5,000 in the "5K Fridays". Among the finalists are determined by 25 schools, each with $ 25,000 for their football programs. The big highlight is the main prize, which not only includes an upgrade of the football field worth $ 1 million, but also a renovation of Gronk Fitness's weight space, advice from experts in stadium experiences and an inviting tailgate party for revealing the upgrades. The winner will be announced on October 30th and can soon give his school a completely new shine.

A look at the local heroes

t-mobile knows that it is not just about prices; It is also about the community spirit that shapes the high school football. An example of this is Hickory, North Carolina, a city with a rich football tradition. Here T-Mobile connects his efforts with the Hickory High School and emphasizes how important sport is for local identity. The competition not only offers financial support, but also technical upgrades that improve the world of experience for students and spectators. The main prize contains an upgrade of the football field, a new point system and even a 5G-controlled drone show at half-time. This is an exciting perspective for the students, and such events promote the sense of community. As fierce-network.com continues, T-Mobile is committed to such initiatives.

In addition, T-Mobile also launched the “Project 10Million”, which offers disadvantaged students free internet access and thus supports them in their learning. After all, the company would like to ensure that every student has access to the necessary resources to be successful.

technology meets tradition

In a further step towards promoting football, Telekom continues its partnership with the DFB. The 5G technology is used in amateur associations, which enables you to stream training sessions and games live. Over 100 amateur associations can apply for the free use of 5G cameras-an excellent opportunity to increase the visibility of sport in rural regions and to improve the gaming experience, such as [Telekom.com] (https://www.telekom.com/de/medien/medieninformations/detall/amateurfussball-telekom-dfb-Technology partnership-1084614) describes.

This not only shows T-Mobile how important sport is for the community, but also how modern technology can become part of this tradition. The connection between high school football and 5G will not only make the game more exciting, but also create new opportunities for interaction and commitment within the community.