ATLANTA, Nov. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*
Fixed Wireless Internet1 is now available in rural and
underserved locations in parts of 44 counties in Georgia.
In May 2017, AT&T launched
Fixed Wireless Internet, an innovative service that delivers an
internet connection with download speeds of at least 10Mbps to
homes and small businesses. With Fixed Wireless Internet, customers
can download, surf and stream their favorite movies or television
shows. The connection comes from a wireless tower to a fixed
antenna on customers' homes or businesses. This is an efficient way
to deliver high-quality internet to customers in rural and
underserved areas.
"In today's economy, access to high-speed internet is an
integral part of both our infrastructure foundation and our job
growth," said Georgia Governor
Nathan Deal. "Ensuring our current
and future workforce are equipped with the skills necessary to
succeed has been a top priority of mine since taking office. To
that end, I've invested more than $100
million towards ensuring students across the state have
access to high speed internet."
"These efforts are further enhanced through strong private
sector partnerships, and I'm grateful for this latest AT&T
initiative," Deal continued. "AT&T's innovation and investment
will help keep Georgia at the
forefront of the technology sector, a critical component for us to
continue to be the best state in the nation in which to do
business."
Parts of the following 44 counties in Georgia are now eligible for Fixed Wireless
Internet service from AT&T: Appling, Baker, Bleckley, Burke, Butts,
Carroll, Chattahoochee, Cook, Crisp,
Decatur, Dodge, Echols, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Haralson, Jasper, Jeff
Davis, Jefferson,
Jenkins, Johnson, Lamar, Lanier, Laurens, Lee,
Lowndes, McDuffie, Miller, Mitchell, Monroe, Morgan, Pierce, Pike,
Sumter, Thomas, Toombs, Ware,
Warren, Washington, Wayne and Worth.
"The Georgia House of
Representatives created the Rural Development Council to address
rural issues such as broadband access," stated David Ralston, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. "I'm pleased
AT&T continues to invest with a commitment to helping close the
access gap in rural Georgia and
has already launched Fixed Wireless Internet in over 40 Georgia
counties."
AT&T has extended Fixed Wireless Internet as part of its FCC
Connect America Fund commitment to help rural and underserved
areas. As a part of this rollout, AT&T plans to reach over
400,000 locations nationwide by the end of 2017, and over 1.1
million locations nationwide by 2020. And, in Georgia, AT&T plans to reach over 26,000
locations by end of 2017, and over 67,000 locations with this
technology across Georgia by
2020.
"The more than 19,000 men and women who work for AT&T and
call Georgia home, are proud to
work with our local, state and federal leadership to provide the
connectivity Georgia's residents
and businesses demand," said Bill
Leahy, president of AT&T Georgia. "Through this
innovative service, we are helping close the connectivity gap in
Georgia."
"I am thankful for the leadership of our elected officials who
work to ensure a pro-consumer business environment and am delighted
many rural residents in parts of over 40 Georgia counties already have access to this
innovative technology," said Tammi
Hall, executive director of the Claxton – Evans
County Chamber of Commerce.
To determine Fixed Wireless Internet eligibility, interested
consumers may call toll-free 1-877-990-0041. AT&T will continue
making community-specific announcements in Georgia in the months ahead, providing updates
about additional availability as we expand Fixed Wireless Internet
to more locations. For more information on Fixed Wireless Internet
from AT&T, please visit
att.com/internet/fixed-wireless.html.
In addition to Georgia,
AT&T has launched Fixed Wireless Internet service in
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North
Carolina, Ohio,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.
1Includes 160GB monthly data allowance. Req's
installation of AT&T outdoor antenna & indoor Residential
Gateway. $10/50GB of additional data
up to a max of $200/mo.
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