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AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Carter and Greenup Counties in Kentucky
Two New 3G Cell Sites Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
OLIVE HILL, Ky. and HUNTINGTON, W.Va., July 29 -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of two new 3G cell sites to serve consumers traveling along the Kentucky and West Virginia state border. The first new site will enhance the network along US 60 and I-64 between Olive Hill and Grayson in Carter County. The second will expand coverage on route 1 north of I-64 to the town of Oldtown in Greenup County. With 3G speeds now available in these areas, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
"Consumers and business owners depend on reliable mobile communications more than ever before," said District 98 State Representative Tanya Pullin. "This investment in expanded wireless coverage is good for our economy, our quality of life and I look forward to continued expansion of these services."
"During the past several years, we've made substantial private investments to provide our customers across Kentucky with access to the kind of technology that will stimulate economic growth, inspire innovation and create jobs," said Mary Pat Regan, president, AT&T Kentucky. "We remain committed to working with our federal, state and local leaders to help create a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest aggressively in the region."
The new cell site is part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to extend its 3G wireless network - the fastest in the nation, according to independent testing. From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's total capital investment in its Kentucky wireless network was nearly $125 million.
"It's great to see investment coming to boost wireless coverage in Carter County," said District 96 State Representative Jill York. "Improved wireless connectivity helps create new opportunities for all of my constituents, residents and business owners alike."
"Our goal is pretty simple: we want our customers to have the same great network experience when they travel this summer as they have at home," said Erika K. Thompson-Kemp, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Virginia and West Virginia. "That means adding new cell sites and making other network enhancements so consumers stay connected on their AT&T device when they make a call, check an email or use AT&T Navigator to find the nearest hotel or gas station."
For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in Kentucky, West Virginia or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code, or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.
*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.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, 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. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
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/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. 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.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Cathy Lewandowski (KY), +1-615-214-5874,
cathy.lewandowski@fleishman.com, for AT&T Inc.; or Ellen Webner of AT&T Inc.
(WV), +1-973-775-1321, ellen.webner@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in Carter and Greenup Counties in Kentucky
Two New 3G Cell Sites Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
OLIVE HILL, Ky. and HUNTINGTON, W.Va., July 29 -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of two new 3G cell sites to serve consumers traveling along the Kentucky and West Virginia state border. The first new site will enhance the network along US 60 and I-64 between Olive Hill and Grayson in Carter County. The second will expand coverage on route 1 north of I-64 to the town of Oldtown in Greenup County. With 3G speeds now available in these areas, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
"Consumers and business owners depend on reliable mobile communications more than ever before," said District 98 State Representative Tanya Pullin. "This investment in expanded wireless coverage is good for our economy, our quality of life and I look forward to continued expansion of these services."
"During the past several years, we've made substantial private investments to provide our customers across Kentucky with access to the kind of technology that will stimulate economic growth, inspire innovation and create jobs," said Mary Pat Regan, president, AT&T Kentucky. "We remain committed to working with our federal, state and local leaders to help create a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest aggressively in the region."
The new cell site is part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to extend its 3G wireless network - the fastest in the nation, according to independent testing. From 2007 through 2009, AT&T's total capital investment in its Kentucky wireless network was nearly $125 million.
"It's great to see investment coming to boost wireless coverage in Carter County," said District 96 State Representative Jill York. "Improved wireless connectivity helps create new opportunities for all of my constituents, residents and business owners alike."
"Our goal is pretty simple: we want our customers to have the same great network experience when they travel this summer as they have at home," said Erika K. Thompson-Kemp, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Virginia and West Virginia. "That means adding new cell sites and making other network enhancements so consumers stay connected on their AT&T device when they make a call, check an email or use AT&T Navigator to find the nearest hotel or gas station."
For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in Kentucky, West Virginia or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code, or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.
*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.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, 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. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
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/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. 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.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Cathy Lewandowski (KY), +1-615-214-5874,
cathy.lewandowski@fleishman.com, for AT&T Inc.; or Ellen Webner of AT&T Inc.
(WV), +1-973-775-1321, ellen.webner@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/