MINNEAPOLIS and ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov.
15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE
network in the Twin Cities,
bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network
technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G
LTE provides, including:
- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering
mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers can
stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before.
- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible
devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets,
such as the Sony Xperia™ TL, LG Optimus G™, Samsung Galaxy S III,
Motorola ATRIX ™ HD, HTC One™ X, Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy
Note™, and Pantech Element™ tablet.
- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower
latency, or the processing time it takes to move data through a
network, such as how long it takes to start downloading a webpage
or file once you've sent the request. Lower latency helps to
improve services like mobile gaming, two-way video calling and
telemedicine.
- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a
finite resource, and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other
technologies, creating more space to carry data traffic and
services and to deliver a better network experience.
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"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and
our 4G LTE network in the Twin
Cities responds to what customers want from their mobile
experience — more, faster, on the best devices," said Hardmon Williams, AT&T vice president and
general manager for Minnesota and
the Northern Plains.
"One of the reasons Minneapolis
and the Twin Cities as a whole
have become such a dynamic place to live, work, and conduct
business, are the contributions of companies such as AT&T,"
said Lisa Myhre, Minneapolis Chamber
of Commerce. "AT&T's continued investment in our state's
technological infrastructure, including delivering 4G LTE speeds to
the metro area, makes possible the efficient communications and
connectivity that are keys to building and strengthening
Minneapolis' business
community."
AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the
nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 285 million people
with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience.
That's coverage in 3,000 more 4G cities and towns than Verizon. Our
4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of
our competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed
tests.
AT&T's 4G LTE network delivers speeds up to 10 times faster
than 3G**, as well as multiple innovations that optimize the
network for performance. Our network's radio components are placed
close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base
station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station
and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE
network. The network also is designed with its core elements
distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the
delay when using the Internet, because your request isn't traveling
as far.
Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage in 2012
and 2013, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on
our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where smartphone
customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE
coverage.
AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet
experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection
technologies. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi
network*** including more than 31,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at
popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the
country. Most AT&T smartphone 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.
AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna
Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage
and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings,
hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are
challenging.
Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than
$115 billion into operations and into
acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless
and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital
into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a
July 2012 report, the Progressive
Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S.
"Investment Heroes."
*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.
**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment
ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim
compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G
download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not
available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at
att.com/network.
***Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled
device required. Other restrictions apply. See
www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company
and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its
subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are
the providers of AT&T services in the
United States and internationally. With a powerful array of
network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network,
AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed
Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile
Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide
of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in
the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under
the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T │DIRECTV brands. The
company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one
of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and
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release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual
results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may
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