OUR COMPANY OUR GOVERNANCE OUR PEOPLE OUR COMMUNITIES THE ENVIRONMENT THE NUMBERS AND SMALL PRINT Investing in a More Digitally Inclusive Society Access to connectivity is no longer enough in our digital world. Most aspects of daily life require the ability to navigate the internet proficiently and safely, from banking to civic engagement and finding employment. Furthermore, as digitization expands across all facets of the economy, those who lack the skills to compete are increasingly left behind. That’s why T-Mobile has begun to expand our focus on digital equity to include digital literacy and critical job skills needed to compete and thrive in the digital economy. Digital Equity Continued Digital literacy is just as important as connectivity. Every day, as well as widening access to our network, T-Mobile supports digital literacy programs for people who face the highest barriers, including seniors, people of color, and people in rural areas.” Clint Odom Vice President for Policy and Advocacy, T-Mobile The Lewis Latimer Plan— a New Deal on Digital Inclusion T-Mobile is committed to fostering a digitally inclusive society and is a a supporter of the Lewis Latimer plan, a blueprint for digital equity for all that addresses four achievable goals: ■ Deploying networks everywhere ■ Getting everyone connected ■ Creating new economic opportunities to participate in the growth of the digital economy ■ Using the networks to improve the delivery of key services, particularly in workforce development, healthcare, and education Parts of the plan have been incorporated into the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with $2.75 billion allocated for the Digital Equity Act to help improve states’ and local governments’ digital inclusion efforts. The Act also introduced the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which subsidizes connectivity for eligible citizens. We are doing our part to keep more income-insecure households connected and broaden access to 5G for All. Metro by T-Mobile and Assurance Wireless® are participating in the ACP where eligible households receive a $30 monthly discount (up to $75 on qualifying tribal lands, as determined by the FCC) toward internet service on certain plans. We’re proud to be a leading wireless provider chosen by consumers participating in the ACP. Supporting Digital Literacy for Hispanic/Latino Communities As part of our Equity In Action plan, we have furthered our long-standing support of the country’s largest and most influential Hispanic/Latino advocacy organizations—the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza). According to McKinsey, Hispanic/Latino business owners and workers are more likely than other demographics to encounter barriers to digital reskilling and consequentially leaving them behind in digital opportunities. T-Mobile’s support of digital literacy aims to address inequities experienced by Hispanic/Latino students and business owners and bring digital literacy programs directly to growing Hispanic/Latino communities across the U.S. T-Mobile began supporting LULAC’s Conexiones program in 2021. Key pillars of the program include an introduction to digital privacy and security, using the internet to conduct research and to identify misinformation, combating cyberbullying, building a healthy self-image and digital reputation, and cultivating positive relationships online. 2021 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT 45 In 2021, we also supported the Unidos Latinx in Business program, which aims to help Hispanic/Latino business owners thrive in a digital world. Program participants learned how to use affordable technological solutions including 5G connectivity, digital payments, and budgeting apps to streamline their business operations. The Latinx in Business program also offers overviews on how to use email, social media, and texting to provide customer service, as well as timely information on COVID-19-specific federal aid programs for small businesses, and COVID-19 safety protocols.