AT&T Launches Nation's Fastest 3G Wireless Network in Amarillo
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AT&T* announced the extension of its 3G wireless broadband network to Amarillo, providing access to accelerated data speeds that open the door to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content. AT&T is the first wireless carrier to launch its 3G network in Amarillo.
The extension is part of AT&T's continual efforts to expand the scope, capacity and speed of its 3G wireless network – the nation's fastest, according to recent data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms. It is also part of AT&T's ongoing investment to build the broadband networks that will create jobs and fuel economic growth, and enable its customers to quickly access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.
"Demand is growing for services such as sharing videos and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or listening to music on a wireless device or laptop computer while on the go," said Adam Vital, vice president and general manager for AT&T in North Texas. "We continue to enhance and expand the network to deliver unmatched voice and high-speed data coverage, top-quality service and unsurpassed reliability for millions of devices."
The broadband wireless network expansion efforts help address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services as more and more people's lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced. With 3G speeds, customers can not only surf the Web and download files faster than ever, but they can also experience the very latest interactive mobile applications, such as live video sharing and remote home monitoring.
"Wireless technology is ever-changing and expanding, and we welcome companies such as AT&T bringing their latest technology to Amarillo residents and businesses," said State Rep. John Smithee. "This investment in a stronger wireless network will help strengthen our economy. Our families will stay connected, and our businesses will stay competitive.
AT&T's 3G network is based on the UMTS wireless broadband standard that evolved from GSM, 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. AT&T's 3G network is now available in nearly 350 U.S. major metropolitan areas.
AT&T also enables unsurpassed choice and openness in the range of devices, services and applications compatible with its 3G network. AT&T offers a wide variety of devices from more than a dozen manufacturers, including handsets that are compatible with six different operating systems and five different e-mail applications. Our Media Mall 2.0 offers more than 90,000 content options, and customers can download virtually any application over the Internet. Additionally, AT&T supports a community of more than 13,000 application developers via its devCentral portal.
For more information about AT&T's wireless coverage in Amarillo, or anywhere in the United States, 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.
*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. AT&T 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-verseSM and AT&T | DIRECTVSM 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’s Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE®; magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
AT&T* announced the extension of its 3G wireless broadband network to Amarillo, providing access to accelerated data speeds that open the door to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content. AT&T is the first wireless carrier to launch its 3G network in Amarillo.
The extension is part of AT&T's continual efforts to expand the scope, capacity and speed of its 3G wireless network – the nation's fastest, according to recent data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms. It is also part of AT&T's ongoing investment to build the broadband networks that will create jobs and fuel economic growth, and enable its customers to quickly access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.
"Demand is growing for services such as sharing videos and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or listening to music on a wireless device or laptop computer while on the go," said Adam Vital, vice president and general manager for AT&T in North Texas. "We continue to enhance and expand the network to deliver unmatched voice and high-speed data coverage, top-quality service and unsurpassed reliability for millions of devices."
The broadband wireless network expansion efforts help address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services as more and more people's lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced. With 3G speeds, customers can not only surf the Web and download files faster than ever, but they can also experience the very latest interactive mobile applications, such as live video sharing and remote home monitoring.
"Wireless technology is ever-changing and expanding, and we welcome companies such as AT&T bringing their latest technology to Amarillo residents and businesses," said State Rep. John Smithee. "This investment in a stronger wireless network will help strengthen our economy. Our families will stay connected, and our businesses will stay competitive.
AT&T's 3G network is based on the UMTS wireless broadband standard that evolved from GSM, 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. AT&T's 3G network is now available in nearly 350 U.S. major metropolitan areas.
AT&T also enables unsurpassed choice and openness in the range of devices, services and applications compatible with its 3G network. AT&T offers a wide variety of devices from more than a dozen manufacturers, including handsets that are compatible with six different operating systems and five different e-mail applications. Our Media Mall 2.0 offers more than 90,000 content options, and customers can download virtually any application over the Internet. Additionally, AT&T supports a community of more than 13,000 application developers via its devCentral portal.
For more information about AT&T's wireless coverage in Amarillo, or anywhere in the United States, 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.
*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. AT&T 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-verseSM and AT&T | DIRECTVSM 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’s Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE®; magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
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