June 13 (Reuters) - Wireless carrier T-Mobile

said on Thursday it has been selected by the U.S. Navy to supply

communication technology as part of a $2.67 billion Spiral 4

contract for the next ten years.

The contract comes at a time when telecom providers are

grappling with a slow wireless market and stiff competition.

The contract will enable all Department of Defense agencies

to place orders for wireless services and equipment from

T-Mobile, T-Mobile said.

The contract includes voice, data, fixed wireless solutions,

Internet of Things and mobility management solutions and provide

connectivity for government activities.

Last month, Echostar ( SATS ), Verizon and Wide Point

said they were among the companies that have won a position in

the $2.67 billion contract.

Government agencies can also leverage the company's

partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX, T-Mobile said.

SpaceX launched Starlink satellite in January with

direct-to-cell technology and wireless network provided by

T-Mobile.

(Reporting by Priyanka.G in Bengaluru)