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AT&T EXPANDS 4G LTE NETWORK IN POWAY

Customers Can Get Even Faster Mobile Internet Speeds on 4G LTE Devices as Part of AT&T’s VIP Investment

AT&T* has expanded fast 4G LTE speeds and activated a new 4G LTE mobile Internet cell site in Poway to provide coverage for area residents and businesses, capable of delivering speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G**.

Some of the upgraded sites are located in the Scripps Poway Parkway community and others are located in communities around Pomerado Road. The new cell site is located east of I-15 and north of Espola Road, providing 4G LTE coverage and capacity in the community of Poway.

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This launch is part of AT&T’s Velocity IP (VIP) Plan, a three-year investment plan announced last fall to expand and enhance its IP broadband networks. Through this investment, AT&T is supporting its customers’ growing desire for high-speed Internet access and new mobile, app and cloud-based services. AT&T plans to add more than 10,000 macro cell sites nationwide by year-end 2015, as well as deploy more than 40,000 small cells and add more than 1,000 Distributed Antenna Systems to increase the density of its wireless network. 

AT&T has completed several key network projects in the San Diego region, including Poway. These projects build on the nearly $750 million AT&T has invested in its wireless and wired networks in San Diego from 2010 through 2012.

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“Demand for wireless speed is growing rapidly, and we are excited to bring these super-fast speeds to residents and businesses in Poway,” said Tammi Terrell, vice president general manager, AT&T San Diego.

AT&T has deployed two compatible 4G technologies to deliver more speed to more smartphone customers, which means AT&T customers can get 4G speeds on 4G HSPA+, unlike some competitors, where smartphone customers may fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage. 

Across San Diego and California, AT&T’s 2013 investments have resulted in expansion and enhancement of its 4G LTE network, which provides ultra-fast speeds. Nationwide, more than 225 million Americans have access to AT&T 4G LTE service. By year-end 2013, AT&T expects to cover nearly 270 million people and 400 markets with its 4G LTE network.

AT&T’s focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G and DAS to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 32,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the country, and provides access to more than 402,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to the entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn’t count against customers’ monthly wireless data plans.

Over the past six years (2007-2012), AT&T invested more than $116 billion into its wireless and wireline networks across the country. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a September 2013 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.

**4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speedsLearn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.

*** A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

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