FRESNO, Calif., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has
invested more than $175 million in
its best-in-class wireless and wired networks in the Fresno area from 2012 through 2014, driving a
wide range of upgrades to enhance reliability, coverage, speed and
performance for residents and business customers.
As part of its Project Velocity IP (VIP), an investment plan
focused on network enhancement and expansion, AT&T in 2014 made
29 wireless network upgrades in the Fresno area, including four new cell sites,
increased network capacity and 14 new wireless high-speed Internet
connections. Additionally, AT&T expanded the reach of its
network, providing access to AT&T U-verse® High
Speed Internet, AT&T U-verse video and AT&T U-verse voice
services to nearly 24,500 new customer locations.
"At AT&T, we know that Californians demand a world-class
communications network – whether it's to power the latest wearable
device, or to develop the best new app," said Ken McNeely, President of AT&T California.
"We're proud that our continued investment in California is driving innovation and opening
up new possibilities for consumers and entrepreneurs."
Notable Fresno area network
enhancements in 2014 included 4G LTE expansion to the intersection
of Willow Avenue and Gettysburg Avenue in Fresno, as well as Towne & Country
Shopping Center, Sequoia Mall, Visalia Mall and the surrounding
neighborhoods in Visalia.
"Fresnans depend on fast, reliable connectivity now more than
ever," said Fresno City Council President Oliver Baines. "AT&T's continued efforts to
bring a better communications network to Fresno has been, and will continue to be, a
key factor in our economic growth."
AT&T provides the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network
today, covering more than 300 million Americans with 4G LTE
service.** AT&T's network also has the nation's strongest LTE
signal.***
AT&T U-verse is delivered over AT&T's advanced IP
network and includes AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet, AT&T
U-verse TV and AT&T U-verse Voice.**** AT&T U-verse TV
customers enjoy Total Home DVR®, apps for entertainment on the go,
and integrated features.
AT&T* was recently recognized by FORTUNE magazine as
the Most Admired Telecommunications Company in the world in
2015. Additionally, FORTUNE ranked AT&T #47 among
all companies in all industries in its list of the Top 50 Most
Admired companies in the world. FORTUNE's Most
Admired Companies lists are among the most highly respected
indicators of corporate performance and reputation.
AT&T recently received three Women's Choice Awards® as
"America's Most Recommended Brand Among Women for Broadband,
Television and Phone Service Provider." Frost & Sullivan
recognized AT&T for its leadership in high-speed Internet
services with the 2015 North American Competitive Strategy and
Innovation Leadership of the Year Award for Broadband; AT&T
U-verse TV with the 2015 North American Company of the Year for
Multichannel Video for its growth, innovation and leadership; and
the 2015 North American Company of the Year for Consumer
Communication Services.
AT&T operates an extensive Wi-Fi network including more than
34,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels,
bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than one
million Hot Spots globally through roaming agreements. Most
AT&T smartphone customers and U-verse customers get access to
our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi
usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data
plans.*****
If the AT&T-DirecTV merger is approved by regulators, the
combined companies will have an opportunity to redefine the video
entertainment industry by delivering content to consumers across
multiple screens – mobile devices, TVs, laptops, the backseat
displays of connected cars and even airplanes. AT&T has
also committed to expand and enhance its deployment of both
wireline and fixed wireless high-speed Internet to cover at least
15 million customer locations across 48 states – most of them in
underserved rural areas.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Fresno or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the
AT&T Coverage Viewer. For updates on the AT&T wireless
network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
* AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T
brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Reliability claim based
on analysis of independent third party data re nationwide carriers'
4G LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available
everywhere.
***Claim based ONLY on avg LTE signal
strength for national carriers
**** Geographic and
service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services. Call or go
to www.att.com/u-verse to see if you qualify.
*****A
Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions
apply. See attwifi.com for details and
locations.
To define a market, we rely on the Core Based
Statistical Areas (CBSA), as established by the United States
Office of Management and Budget. Minor differences, if any,
between annual totals reflect annual updating of market boundaries
in our record systems.
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contains financial estimates and other forward- looking statements
that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may
differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future
results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or
revise statements contained in this news release based on new
information or otherwise.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions of people and businesses
around the globe stay connected through leading wireless,
high-speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. We're helping
people mobilize their worlds with state-of-the-art communications,
entertainment services and amazing innovations like connected cars
and devices for homes, offices and points in between. Our U.S.
wireless network offers customers the nation's strongest LTE signal
and the nation's most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best
global wireless coverage*. We're improving how our customers stay
entertained and informed with AT&T U-verse® TV and
High Speed Internet services. And businesses worldwide are serving
their customers better with AT&T's mobility and highly secure
cloud solutions.
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*Global coverage claim based on offering voice and LTE data
roaming in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier, and
offering the most wireless smartphones and tablets that work in the
most countries.
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