Plan calls for AT&T Fiber to help bridge
digital divide through awards from Louisiana's GUMBO Grant Program
BATON
ROUGE, La., July 26,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The state of Louisiana and AT&T* are collaborating on a
plan to bring a state-of-the-art fiber network to nearly 9,800
homes, businesses and farms in parts of thirteen Louisiana parishes. The $19 million project is contingent upon a final
contract between the state of Louisiana and AT&T.
The plan calls for AT&T to build fiber networks in parts of
the following parishes:
- Beauregard
- Bienville
- Calcasieu
- East Feliciana
- Morehouse
- Orleans
- Plaquemines
- Richland
- Tensas
- Union
- Washington
- Webster
- West Baton Rouge
Extensive design and engineering work will begin immediately
following the execution of a final agreement between AT&T and
the state.
AT&T has extensive experience deploying fiber-optics across
Louisiana. In fact, more than
420,000 locations in the state have access to AT&T Fiber
today.
"We are proud to work with Governor Edwards, the Legislature,
the ConnectLA team, and local leaders in Parishes across the state
to help close the digital divide," said Sonia Perez, president, AT&T Southeast
States. "AT&T's fiber network is fast and reliable, and we look
forward to helping build better futures for the businesses and
people of Louisiana."
AT&T Fiber is the fastest among major providers and offers
symmetrical speeds of up to 5-Gigs on downloads and
uploads.1 The faster speeds and increased bandwidth
mean customers can connect multiple devices, stream multiple
entertainment sources, quickly upload content to social media and
experience ultra-low lag for pro-level gaming – all at the same
time.
Residents and businesses can learn more about AT&T Fiber at
att.com/fiber and can sign up to be notified when service will be
available at their address at att.com/notifyme.
Affordable internet service is available for low-income
households as part of AT&T's commitment to help close the
digital divide. Access from AT&T offers low-cost broadband
options, including free internet for eligible households when
combined with federal benefits from the Affordable Connectivity
Program (ACP).2 After you confirm your ACP eligibility,
call us at 866-986-0963 to discuss your options and order service.
Be sure to have your National Verifier application ID handy when
you call.
About AT&T in Louisiana
From 2019-2021, AT&T invested more than $1.1 billion in its wireless and wireline
networks in Louisiana to expand
coverage and improve connectivity in more communities. That
investment has increased reliability, coverage and overall
performance for residents and businesses. It's also improved
critical communications services for Louisiana's first responders using
the FirstNet® network.
Becoming the Best Broadband Provider
We are on a mission to be the best broadband provider in
America, whether you're at home, work or on the move. We do this by
combining the most reliable 5G network3 with the fastest
growing fiber internet in America4, so you have a
seamless experience from a single provider. Becoming the best
connectivity provider also means serving the critical mission of
America's first responders. FirstNet®, Built with
AT&T is the only purpose-built, nationwide wireless broadband
communications platform dedicated to the public safety
community.
FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and
service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other
marks are the property of their respective owners.
*About AT&T
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and
neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first
phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet
offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more
information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at
about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.
1 Limited availability in select areas.
Fastest among major internet service providers, based on 5Gbps
offering. Internet speed claims represent maximum wired
network service capability speeds to the home and recommended
setup. Actual customer speeds are not guaranteed.
Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more
information go to www.att.com/speed101
2 With Access from AT&T. 100Mbps speed or lower
based on location.
3 Based on nationwide GWS drive test data. GWS conducts
paid drive tests for AT&T and uses the data in its analysis.
AT&T 5G requires compatible plan and device. 5G not available
everywhere. Go to att.com/5Gforyou for details
4 Based on publicly-available data of net customer adds
for major fiber providers over previous four quarters
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