As people's lives become increasingly fast-paced and their need for connectivity greater, AT&T* today unveiled its 2009 network expansion plan for Arkansas. As part of the expansion, AT&T plans to add nearly 20 new cell sites, expand its 3G wireless broadband network in new and existing markets, and continue to rollout AT&T U-verse service.
The investment in AT&T's wired and 3G wireless networks is part of its ongoing effort to build broadband networks that will create jobs, fuel economic growth and enable AT&T's customers to access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.
AT&T plans to launch new cell sites and enhance service on existing cell sites in Hot Springs, Little Rock, Texarkana and northwest Arkansas. Additional new sites will be located on I-40 east of Little Rock and along the U.S. 65 corridor between Harrison and Conway.
AT&T also plans to launch its 3G network - the nation's fastest, according to recent data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms - in Hot Springs and expand 3G service in Fayetteville and Fort Smith. AT&T plans to also implement enhancements to its 3G wireless network in Conway, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Little Rock with the launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band.
"As more people use mobile communications, having wireless access is increasingly valuable to the economy, public safety, education and our quality of life," said state Representative Robbie Wills of Conway. Wills, who is Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, added, "I'm committed to helping make sure that Arkansas remains an attractive place for technology companies to invest and compete. That's especially important in the current economy, so that we can compete for jobs and growth."
AT&T plans to continue expanding AT&T U-verse service in 2009. Earlier this month, AT&T announced expansion of the service in Conway. In January, it launched AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice in Fort Smith, Barling, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Lowell and other neighboring towns and outlying areas. AT&T also has plans to expand the service to more homes in its central Arkansas markets, including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Cammack Village, Maumelle and Sherwood.
In addition to the ongoing network investment, AT&T recently announced the grand opening of the AT&T High Speed Internet Technical Support Center located in downtown Little Rock. The center will employ nearly 190 customer assistants and managers in high-tech jobs to assist AT&T High Speed Internet subscribers across the U.S. The new support center jobs are among 5,000 positions that were previously outsourced - most of them offshore -- that AT&T is bringing in-house.
"We're investing in our employees by creating and preserving high-tech jobs that pay well, have good benefits and provide opportunities for training and advancement," said Ed Drilling, president, AT&T Arkansas. "Our ongoing investments in Arkansas will help us fulfill this vision while ensuring that our state has access to the advanced wireless broadband services that help drive economic growth."
From 2006 to 2008, AT&T's capital investment in Arkansas was nearly $525 million, and this year's plan builds on AT&T's 2008 investment, which included:
Introducing AT&T U-verse to Arkansas by turning up services in central Arkansas in September 2008 and continuing to add new features throughout the year - including AT&T U-verse Total Home DVR and U-verse Max 18 for consumers and small businesses.
Adding more than 30 new cell sites in Arkansas.
Launching its 3G network in Texarkana and expanding 3G in the Little Rock area.
AT&T's 3G network is now available in nearly 350 U.S. major metropolitan areas. The network opens the door to a new era of advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content, such as AT&T Video Share(SM), a first-of-its-kind technology that allows users to share live video during a wireless call.
"A top priority in 2009 is to continue to enhance the wireless and wired networks so our customers have a top notch experience every time they make a call, check an e-mail, surf the Internet or watch TV," said Steve Gray, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
AT&T's wireless network is based on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technologies, the most open and widely used wireless network platform in the world. As a result, only AT&T can offer 3G data roaming in more than 70 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 200 countries. Nearly all devices in AT&T's current portfolio are "world phones" that can be used globally.
AT&T owns and operates 26 retail locations in Arkansas. AT&T products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations. For more information about AT&T wireless coverage in Arkansas, or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to: 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.
The investment in AT&T's wired and 3G wireless networks is part of its ongoing effort to build broadband networks that will create jobs, fuel economic growth and enable AT&T's customers to access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.
AT&T plans to launch new cell sites and enhance service on existing cell sites in Hot Springs, Little Rock, Texarkana and northwest Arkansas. Additional new sites will be located on I-40 east of Little Rock and along the U.S. 65 corridor between Harrison and Conway.
AT&T also plans to launch its 3G network - the nation's fastest, according to recent data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms - in Hot Springs and expand 3G service in Fayetteville and Fort Smith. AT&T plans to also implement enhancements to its 3G wireless network in Conway, Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Little Rock with the launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band.
"As more people use mobile communications, having wireless access is increasingly valuable to the economy, public safety, education and our quality of life," said state Representative Robbie Wills of Conway. Wills, who is Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives, added, "I'm committed to helping make sure that Arkansas remains an attractive place for technology companies to invest and compete. That's especially important in the current economy, so that we can compete for jobs and growth."
AT&T plans to continue expanding AT&T U-verse service in 2009. Earlier this month, AT&T announced expansion of the service in Conway. In January, it launched AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice in Fort Smith, Barling, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, Lowell and other neighboring towns and outlying areas. AT&T also has plans to expand the service to more homes in its central Arkansas markets, including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Benton, Cammack Village, Maumelle and Sherwood.
In addition to the ongoing network investment, AT&T recently announced the grand opening of the AT&T High Speed Internet Technical Support Center located in downtown Little Rock. The center will employ nearly 190 customer assistants and managers in high-tech jobs to assist AT&T High Speed Internet subscribers across the U.S. The new support center jobs are among 5,000 positions that were previously outsourced - most of them offshore -- that AT&T is bringing in-house.
"We're investing in our employees by creating and preserving high-tech jobs that pay well, have good benefits and provide opportunities for training and advancement," said Ed Drilling, president, AT&T Arkansas. "Our ongoing investments in Arkansas will help us fulfill this vision while ensuring that our state has access to the advanced wireless broadband services that help drive economic growth."
From 2006 to 2008, AT&T's capital investment in Arkansas was nearly $525 million, and this year's plan builds on AT&T's 2008 investment, which included:
Introducing AT&T U-verse to Arkansas by turning up services in central Arkansas in September 2008 and continuing to add new features throughout the year - including AT&T U-verse Total Home DVR and U-verse Max 18 for consumers and small businesses.
Adding more than 30 new cell sites in Arkansas.
Launching its 3G network in Texarkana and expanding 3G in the Little Rock area.
AT&T's 3G network is now available in nearly 350 U.S. major metropolitan areas. The network opens the door to a new era of advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content, such as AT&T Video Share(SM), a first-of-its-kind technology that allows users to share live video during a wireless call.
"A top priority in 2009 is to continue to enhance the wireless and wired networks so our customers have a top notch experience every time they make a call, check an e-mail, surf the Internet or watch TV," said Steve Gray, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
AT&T's wireless network is based on GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) technologies, the most open and widely used wireless network platform in the world. As a result, only AT&T can offer 3G data roaming in more than 70 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 200 countries. Nearly all devices in AT&T's current portfolio are "world phones" that can be used globally.
AT&T owns and operates 26 retail locations in Arkansas. AT&T products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations. For more information about AT&T wireless coverage in Arkansas, or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to: 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.
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