T-Mobile Works to Restore Hawaii Network as Lala Recovery Continues
UPDATED: The company’s efforts come amid a broader focus on keeping communities connected during crises.
Editor's note: This story has been updated.
August 26, 2026 – T-Mobile said that it had restored connectivity across the areas impacted by Tropical Storm Lala in Hawai'i.
"Teams continue working through a small number of remaining restoration needs, many dependent on commercial power returning, while overlapping coverage from nearby sites is helping keep customers connected," the company said in an August 20 update.
Throughout the storm and recovery, T-Mobile said that it used its T-Satellite service to give customers another way to reach family and loved ones when terrestrial connectivity wasn’t available.
