AT&T Expands Fast 4G Network in Urban and Rural Communities Across Georgia

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, May 27th, 2016

AT&T has enhanced high-speed connectivity for businesses and residents in communities across Georgia through its 4G network. Already in 2016, the company has completed more than 240 projects in Georgia.

Whether Georgians are at the conference table, the kitchen table, or on the go, they need fiber-optics based, high-speed connectivity.

With these investments, AT&T is enhancing connectivity in many counties across the state, including:

· Banks

· Bartow

· Bibb

· Camden

· Chattahoochee

· Cherokee

· Dawson

· Forsyth

· Gordon

· Hall

· Henry

· Houston

· Monroe

· Richmond

“With the increased interest in connected cars, connected homes and the Internet of Things, we know demand for high-speed Internet is only going to grow,” said Bill Leahy, president of AT&T Georgia. “To continue to meet those demands, we are making robust investments in our advanced fiber-based networks across the state to help more residents take full advantage of the latest services and tools that are available.”

“Georgia’s fiber-optic infrastructure is important to our economic development efforts as we maintain our status as a hub for technology and innovation,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Chris Carr. “AT&T’s commitment to Georgia is evident in their continued investment to expand their network to provide our businesses and residents with enhanced connectivity.”