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AT&T More Than Doubles Ethernet Reach
[October 01, 2015]

AT&T More Than Doubles Ethernet Reach


DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* announces a Switched Ethernet feature that uses our U-verse® broadband services to reach more customers. More businesses are choosing AT&T Ethernet services to meet their networking and bandwidth needs. We've seen 1,300% growth in Switched Ethernet ports from 2010 to 2014. And demand is continuing to grow. Whether customers need last-mile connectivity, to connect multiple offices on a single network, or create a global virtual private network, we offer a solution.

We're using the robust network assets we've already deployed to more than double our local Ethernet footprint. That means this next-generation service is more widely available for all of our customers, but we see it as a game changer for our small business and wholesale customers. With a quick turn-up time (generally 10 days or less), competitive price points, and symmetrical and asymmetrical speed ability, customers have more control of their network. 

"We're delivering advanced and efficient Ethernet services to our customers," said Rick Hubbard, senior vice president, Business Product Management, AT&T Mobile and Business Solutions. "In 2015, we expanded our Ethernet services significantly. We added major markets, gave customers more flexibility and introduced new lightning-fast speeds. This new feature is a large part of our strategy to move to an all Ethernet and Internet protocol (IP) network.  We're giving our customers the benefits of Ethernet they've been asking for."

The new Ethernet capability will support alost any network topology — from basic site-to-site connections to a fully meshed any-to-any configuration.  It also supports VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) so that customers can control how their data flows between sites. 



Businesses can now determine if they are eligible for this new feature with our new Ethernet Qualification Tool (EQT) at https://www.att.com/ebiz/ebizqual/#/. Customers can self-qualify online before their first direct contract with us.  For more information please visit: http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Family/network-services/ethernet/.

*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) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high speed Internet and voice services. We're the world's largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. In the U.S., our wireless network offers the nation's strongest LTE signal and the most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best global wireless coverage*. And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and secure cloud solutions.

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Reliability and signal strength claims based on nationwide carriers' LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on avg. LTE signal strength. LTE not available everywhere.

*Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries.

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