13.2.21 final huntington 3 g new coverage
- 1. For more information, contact: Gayle Kansagor AT&T 202-295-8775 Gayle.kansagor@harbourgrp.com AT&T EXPANDS MOBILE INTERNET NETWORK IN SOUTH POINT, SCOTTOWN Local Wireless Network Upgrade Extends Access to Advanced Products, Services and Applications HUNTINGTON, WV, Feb. 21, 2013 — AT&T* today announced the expansion of its mobile Internet network in South Point and Scottown, Ohio, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and applications to customers along State Route 243 from Proctorville to South Point as well as State Route 775 from Proctorville to Scottown. ―Investments in mobile Internet technologies foster economic growth in areas like small business, high- tech manufacturing, health care and education,‖ said State Representative Ryan Smith. ―This investment is especially important to consumers and businesses in southern Ohio who are working hard to rebuild our state’s economy.‖ AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of the mobile Internet, offering powerful and flexible connectivity, a wide range of smartphone and other device options, and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and Internet experience. ―Demand for wireless speed is growing rapidly, and these network enhancements in South Point and Scottown are just the latest examples of AT&T’s significant infrastructure investment,‖ said B.J. Smith, External Affairs Director for Southeastern Ohio. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 225 countries and data service in more than 205 countries. AT&T also offers voice
- 2. and data roaming coverage on more than 140 major cruise ships, as well as mobile Internet services in more than 145 countries. 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.‖ For more information about AT&T’s coverage in Ohio 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. **Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations. Find More Information Online: Web Site Links: Related Media Kits: AT&T Web Site Wireless Networks AT&T Wireless Web Site http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=1841AT&T About the AT&T Network Wireless Network News Related Releases: Related Fact Sheets:
- 3. AT&T to Invest $14 Billion to Significantly Infographic: 2011 Network Investment Expand Wireless and Wireline Broadband AT&T Coverage Viewer Networks, Support Future IP Data Growth Rethink Possible and New Services AT&T Invests $23 Million In West Virginia Network In First Half Of 2012 AT&T Invests $120 Million in West Virginia from 2009 through 2011 to Improve Local Networks 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 services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/aboutus or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att. © 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.