GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
AT&T1 is now offering a 1 gigabit
connection2 on our 100% fiber network powered by
AT&T FiberSM to customer locations in additional
cities in the Greensboro area,
including in parts of Burlington
and other parts of Alamance
County. 3
Our fastest internet speed, AT&T Internet 1000, is now
available in multifamily properties across North Carolina like Watercourse Apartments and
master planned communities like Laurelton Village.
We first launched our ultra-fast internet speeds in parts of
Greensboro and surrounding communities in mid-2015. We plan to
expand access to ultra-fast internet speeds in parts of
High Point in the future.
The Greensboro area is one of
44 metros nationwide where our ultra-fast internet service is
currently available. We plan to reach at least 67 metros with our
fastest internet service.
We market our ultra-fast service to over 3 million locations
nationwide, of which over 500,000 include apartments and condo
units. We're on track to meet the 12.5 million locations planned by
mid-2019.
"Our customers are increasingly interacting with their world in
more data-intensive ways," said Venessa
Harrison, president, AT&T North Carolina. "A growing
number of people are streaming content directly from their devices,
and interacting with family and friends through live videos. For
these reasons, we're continuing to expand the availability of our
fastest internet speeds to more Greensboro area communities."
"The 100% fiber network from AT&T will contribute to our
growing economy and high quality of life in Alamance County," said Mac Williams, President of the Alamance Chamber of Commerce. "Access to
high-speed internet will help create new jobs, grow small
businesses and improve access to educational opportunities."
Internet-only pricing for customers who choose AT&T Internet
1000, our fastest speed tier on our 100% fiber network, starts as
low as $70 a month. Customers may be
able to add one of our award-winning DIRECTV or U-verse TV
services. We have single, double and triple play offers to fit each
customer's needs.
Internet customers on the 100% fiber network have access to the
latest Wi-Fi technology. They can enjoy our best in-home experience
with faster Wi-Fi speeds and broad coverage to seamlessly connect
all their devices.
What can I do with a service that starts with a 1 gig
connection?
These internet speeds are 20x faster than the
average cable customer.4 You can download 25 songs in 1
second or your favorite 90-minute HD movie in less than 34
seconds.5 Customers can enjoy our fastest upload and
download speeds.
You can also instantly access and stream the latest online
movies, music and games. These ultra-fast speeds let you seamlessly
telecommute, video-conference, upload and download photos and
videos, and connect faster to the cloud.
What is AT&T Fiber?
The 100% fiber network under
the AT&T Fiber umbrella brand gives customers the power to
choose from a wide range of internet speeds over an ultra-fast
internet connection. This network is just one of the network
technologies we plan to use to connect customers as a part of
AT&T Fiber.
For more information on AT&T Fiber, visit att.com/getfiber.
To find an apartment or condo on the 100% fiber network, visit
att.com/apartments.
AT&T in Greensboro-High
Point, N.C.:
AT&T has invested more than
$120 million in its wireless and
wireline networks in Greensboro-High
Point, N.C. between 2013 through 2015. This drives upgrades
to reliability, coverage, speed and performance for residents and
business customers.
1 AT&T products and services are
provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc.
under the AT&T brand name and not by AT&T
Inc.
2 Internet speed claims represent
maximum network service capability speeds. Actual customer speeds
may vary and are not guaranteed. Actual speeds vary based on
factors including site traffic, content provider server capacity,
internal network management factors, device capabilities and use of
other AT&T services. For more information, go to:
www.att.com/speed101.
3
Initial availability limited to select areas. May not be
available in your area. Go to att.com/fibermap to see if you
qualify.
4Available in select areas.
20x faster based on maximum download speed of AT&T Internet
1000 vs weighted average cable internet customers' speed of major
U.S. cable providers per the FCC 2015 Measuring Broadband America –
Fixed Broadband Report. Actual speeds vary.
5Speed/Time examples are estimates.
Cautionary Language Regarding 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 Inc.'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
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around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile,
high-speed internet and voice services. We're the world's largest
provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin
American countries. We offer the best global coverage of any U.S.
wireless provider.* And we help businesses worldwide serve their
customers better with our mobility and highly secure cloud
solutions.
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