T‑Mobile and Extreme Networks have entered into a partnership to deliver secure, high‑performance networking for the Hospitals Without Walls initiative, combining Extreme’s AI‑driven automation with T‑Mobile’s 5G standalone core to provide reliable connectivity for clinical devices, patient monitoring, and telehealth across U.S. hospitals.
The collaboration leverages Cellhub’s position as a healthcare technology aggregator and T‑Mobile’s primary agent, and it supports the initiative’s objective of enabling rural hospitals to deploy virtual clinical operations. By integrating Extreme’s AI‑powered networking with T‑Mobile’s 5G Advanced Network Solutions, the partnership aims to reduce reliance on legacy copper and fiber, lower costs, and enhance data security and HIPAA compliance.
The partnership fits within T‑Mobile’s broader strategy to expand its enterprise portfolio. In Q4 2025, the company reported service revenues of $18.7 billion, up 10 % year‑over‑year, and net income of $2.1 billion. The new healthcare channel is expected to add a scalable, margin‑attractive revenue stream that complements T‑Mobile’s high‑margin wireless services and positions it against competitors such as Verizon and AT&T.
Extreme Networks, known for AI‑driven cloud networking, will provide secure, high‑density connectivity that supports the high device density and low latency required for remote patient monitoring, robot‑assisted surgery, and real‑time data sharing. The partnership is expected to accelerate Extreme’s penetration into the growing healthcare connectivity market, which is expanding as hospitals adopt 5G for advanced care.
The collaboration signals T‑Mobile’s commitment to leveraging its network leadership to drive digital transformation in healthcare and to create new revenue opportunities in a high‑barrier industry.
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