US telecom giant T-Mobile USA, operating through TMUS Global Solutions Technology, has officially launched its first-ever Global Capability Centre (GCC) outside the United States in Hyderabad.
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The massive expansion marks a pivotal step in the telecom leader’s global technology agenda, with plans to build a workforce of approximately 1,000 highly skilled technology professionals by 2027.
T-Mobile Massive 2.5 Lakh Sq Ft Innovation Hub Unveiled
The newly inaugurated facility spans a massive 250,000 square feet at Hitech City, a prominent IT hub in Hyderabad.
Designed as a globally integrated technology and innovation center, the facility has hit the ground running.
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According to industry sources, T-Mobile has already quickly onboarded more than 500 professionals.
Chandra Gupta, Vice President of IT Operations at TMUS Global Solutions, highlighted that Hyderabad was intentionally chosen due to its rare mix of tech talent and a deeply mature innovation ecosystem.
The offshore center will focus on critical digital domains including:
- Core Engineering & Infrastructure: Software engineering, cloud technologies, and DevOps.
- Advanced Tech: Artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics.
- Enterprise Security: Cybersecurity and next-generation digital solutions.
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Strategic Pivot Amid Domestic Realignment
Interestingly, T-Mobile’s aggressive recruitment drive in India arrives during a period of organizational restructuring within its domestic US market.
Job reductions across parts of its American workforce followed corporate overlaps stemming from T-Mobile’s acquisition of UScellular.
However, leadership clarified that this India expansion represents an essential pivot to scale its global engineering capabilities and support long-term digital growth.
Inaugurating the facility, Telangana IT & Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu praised the move, noting that Hyderabad is now home to over 450 GCCs employing more than 3 lakh professionals.
The rapid establishment validates the city’s unique capacity to deliver enterprise-grade talent at speed.
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Sahiba Sharma
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