AUSTIN, Texas, April 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has
invested more than $550 million in
its best-in-class wireless and wired networks in Austin between 2012 and 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
30 wireless network upgrades in the greater Austin area, including
adding 15 new cell sites, three network capacity upgrades, and 12
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 more than 16,000 new
customer locations.
"Investments in smart networks empower the innovation of today
and help better position Austin consumers and businesses for
success tomorrow," said Michael
Peterson, Vice President-External Affairs, AT&T.
"We commend the work of the many leaders of our state who are
creating a positive economic environment that encourages companies
to continue investing and innovating in Texas."
"Austin relies on thoughtful innovation and fast, reliable
networks to fuel economic growth and our burgeoning tech sector,"
said Mike Rollins, president,
Austin Chamber of Commerce.
"AT&T's on-going investment in the Austin community will
provide opportunities for our local businesses to grow and continue
to compete in a global economy while helping to solidify Austin's
position as the 'Silicon Hills' of America."
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* 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 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 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 announced a major initiative in 2014 to expand the
availability of U-verse with AT&T GigaPowerSM
in up to 100 cities across 25 markets nationwide. Hundreds of
thousands of customer locations across parts of Austin,
Atlanta, Chicago, Cupertino, Dallas, Fort
Worth, Houston,
Kansas City, Raleigh-Durham and Winston-Salem are able to sign-up for
ultra-fast speeds up to 1 gigabit per second. AT&T has
since announced plans to deliver the AT&T GigaPower network to
an additional eight markets: Charlotte and Greensboro, N.C.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Miami, Fla.; Nashville, Tenn.; St. Louis and San
Antonio.
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 1
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 Austin, San
Marcos, Round Rock 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking
Statements
Information set forth in this news release
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.
Additional information about AT&T products and services is
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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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