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TMCNet:  AT&T Invests Nearly $850 Million in Virginia

[March 05, 2013]

AT&T Invests Nearly $850 Million in Virginia

Mar 05, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- AT&T invested nearly $850 million in its Virginia wireless and wireline networks from 2010 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G LTE mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks.

According to a release, AT&T has made nearly 1,400 wireless network upgrades in six key categories in Virginia during 2012, including activating new cell sites, adding capacity, upgrading cell sites to provide fast 4G LTE mobile Internet speeds, deploying high-capacity Ethernet connections to cell sites, and adding or upgrading Distributed Antenna Systems, which boost wireless coverage and capacity in buildings and at major venues like convention halls or sports arenas.

"We know our customers depend on us for fast, reliable mobile Internet connections at home, work and everywhere in between," said Erika K. Thompson-Kemp, AT&T vice president general manager for Virginia and West Virginia. "Delivering for our Virginia customers is a top priority and our ongoing investment here is designed to deliver a superior mobile Internet experience, encompassing speed, coverage and reliability." AT&T launched 4G LTE in the Richmond area in December 2012. AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides faster mobile Internet speeds and improved performance on a variety of mobile smartphones and tablets.

More information: www.att.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to newsdesk@closeupmedia.com))

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