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AT&T Enhances Local Network to Help Ensure Best Wireless Experience Possible for Sturgis Customers
Company Upgrades Existing Cell Sites, Adds Capacity to Local Wireless Network During Week-Long Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, several hundred thousand bikers are congregating in Sturgis, S.D., for the week-long Sturgis motorcycle rally, and AT&T* has taken steps to enhance wireless network coverage throughout the area.
"AT&T is working to help people attending the Sturgis motorcycle rally have great coverage and fast data speeds for their smartphones and mobile devices," said Hardmon Williams, AT&T Vice President and General Manager for Minnesota and the Northern Plains. "On top of the technology enhancements we deployed, our national team is offering dedicated support to our customers in the Sturgis area."
AT&T worked around-the-clock to expedite the turn-up of three cell sites in the area that will improve coverage as people travel throughout Sturgis and surrounding communities, such as Nemo and Alkalai Road, east of Sturgis.
To help ensure the large crowd at Sturgis' Buffalo Chip Campground and the nearby concert grounds can enjoy access to AT&T's accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities, the company has deployed temporary wireless network capacity through a COW ("Cell on Wheels").
With crowds approaching 500,000 participants at the motorcycle event, AT&T upgraded its downtown Sturgis site to 18-times the typical cell site capacity, and also significantly upgraded the main cellular site covering greater Sturgis.
"The Sturgis motorcycle rally is one of the premier events in South Dakota, drawing a half-million visitors to our state. This event is critically important for retailers and the local economy," said Shawn Lyons, Executive Director, South Dakota Retailers Association. "AT&T's work to enhance its wireless network gives visitors a high quality wireless network to meet their voice and data needs while enjoying the event."
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*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 mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, 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.
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 @ATT.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband 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.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Alex Carey, AT&T Strategic Communications, +1-612-354-9516, Alexander.carey@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
AT&T Enhances Local Network to Help Ensure Best Wireless Experience Possible for Sturgis Customers
Company Upgrades Existing Cell Sites, Adds Capacity to Local Wireless Network During Week-Long Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D., Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, several hundred thousand bikers are congregating in Sturgis, S.D., for the week-long Sturgis motorcycle rally, and AT&T* has taken steps to enhance wireless network coverage throughout the area.
"AT&T is working to help people attending the Sturgis motorcycle rally have great coverage and fast data speeds for their smartphones and mobile devices," said Hardmon Williams, AT&T Vice President and General Manager for Minnesota and the Northern Plains. "On top of the technology enhancements we deployed, our national team is offering dedicated support to our customers in the Sturgis area."
AT&T worked around-the-clock to expedite the turn-up of three cell sites in the area that will improve coverage as people travel throughout Sturgis and surrounding communities, such as Nemo and Alkalai Road, east of Sturgis.
To help ensure the large crowd at Sturgis' Buffalo Chip Campground and the nearby concert grounds can enjoy access to AT&T's accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities, the company has deployed temporary wireless network capacity through a COW ("Cell on Wheels").
With crowds approaching 500,000 participants at the motorcycle event, AT&T upgraded its downtown Sturgis site to 18-times the typical cell site capacity, and also significantly upgraded the main cellular site covering greater Sturgis.
"The Sturgis motorcycle rally is one of the premier events in South Dakota, drawing a half-million visitors to our state. This event is critically important for retailers and the local economy," said Shawn Lyons, Executive Director, South Dakota Retailers Association. "AT&T's work to enhance its wireless network gives visitors a high quality wireless network to meet their voice and data needs while enjoying the event."
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*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 mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, 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.
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 @ATT.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband 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.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Alex Carey, AT&T Strategic Communications, +1-612-354-9516, Alexander.carey@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com