AT&T Investment Delivers Improved Wireless Network Experience in Oklahoma City
Network Investments to Date Providing Area Customers with Enhanced Voice Calling Experience.
AT&T* released Oklahoma City network investment and expansion details that have contributed to customers benefiting from the nation’s fastest 3G network and an unsurpassed low local dropped call rate – one of the most common measures of wireless performance – according to drive test data collected by third-party independent wireless engineering firm Global Wireless Solutions (GWS).
“AT&T is committed to providing our customers with the very best possible network experience to complement our line-up of the most popular wireless devices that is unmatched in the industry,” said Steve Gray, vice president and general manager, Oklahoma and Arkansas, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “Since 2007 through the third quarter of 2009, we have invested more than$56 million in the Oklahoma City metro area network to advance our goal of providing customers with a wireless experience that is second to none.”
More than twice the number of smartphone customers have chosen AT&T over its nearest competitor. AT&T is investing billions of dollars in its wireless network companywide in 2009 alone. Oklahoma City area network enhancements include initiatives to improve speed, capacity and coverage.
AT&T 2009 network enhancements in Oklahoma City included a substantial upgrade of its high-speed mobile broadband or 3G network with the launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. Locally, more than 160 cell towers were updated as part of this enhancement.
“More than ever before, consumers look to wireless communications to stay in touch with family, friends, business associates and customers,” said state Sen. Cliff Branan, of Oklahoma City. “This investment helps to enhance the 3G network and deliver a first-class wireless voice and data experience. A strong wireless network is good for business and strengthens our local economy.”
“More and more consumers are demanding the convenience of high-speed wireless connections to do e-mail, surf the Internet and conduct business wherever they are,” said Bryan Gonterman, president of AT&T Oklahoma. “Delivering faster and better wireless services to our customers is our focus. The incentive to invest in these new technologies wouldn't be possible without the positive business environment created here in Oklahoma by our state legislators and regulators."
In 2010, AT&T plans to roll out even faster 3G speeds in 25 of the top 30 markets with deployment of HSPA 7.2. This technology doubles the theoretical peak speed of today’s 3G network. As with all wireless connections, typical real-world speeds will be less than the theoretical maximum, and will vary based on a number of factors. AT&T is currently planning for field trials of next generation LTE wireless technology. AT&T expects LTE field trials to begin next year, with deployment beginning in 2011, which is when manufacturers expect a wide variety of compatible devices to be available.
As part of AT&T’s ongoing commitment to deliver the best possible wireless experience, AT&T recently announced the launch of AT&T Mark the Spot, an iPhone app that enables customers to quickly and easily provide feedback on AT&T network performance in a specific location. The new AT&T Mark the Spot app adds to AT&T’s existing network performance data to further fine-tune network investment planning and prioritization moving forward. The app, available today as a free download via the iTunes App Store, enables users to provide valuable feedback with as little as two button clicks.
The latest GWS data confirms a national dropped call rate of only 1.32 percent and that AT&T has the nation’s fastest 3G network.
Along with AT&T tracking to invest between $17 billion and $18 billion this year – billions of which is dedicated to its wireless network – these metrics demonstrate that AT&T’s investments are paying off for customers.
AT&T* released Oklahoma City network investment and expansion details that have contributed to customers benefiting from the nation’s fastest 3G network and an unsurpassed low local dropped call rate – one of the most common measures of wireless performance – according to drive test data collected by third-party independent wireless engineering firm Global Wireless Solutions (GWS).
“AT&T is committed to providing our customers with the very best possible network experience to complement our line-up of the most popular wireless devices that is unmatched in the industry,” said Steve Gray, vice president and general manager, Oklahoma and Arkansas, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “Since 2007 through the third quarter of 2009, we have invested more than$56 million in the Oklahoma City metro area network to advance our goal of providing customers with a wireless experience that is second to none.”
More than twice the number of smartphone customers have chosen AT&T over its nearest competitor. AT&T is investing billions of dollars in its wireless network companywide in 2009 alone. Oklahoma City area network enhancements include initiatives to improve speed, capacity and coverage.
AT&T 2009 network enhancements in Oklahoma City included a substantial upgrade of its high-speed mobile broadband or 3G network with the launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. Locally, more than 160 cell towers were updated as part of this enhancement.
“More than ever before, consumers look to wireless communications to stay in touch with family, friends, business associates and customers,” said state Sen. Cliff Branan, of Oklahoma City. “This investment helps to enhance the 3G network and deliver a first-class wireless voice and data experience. A strong wireless network is good for business and strengthens our local economy.”
“More and more consumers are demanding the convenience of high-speed wireless connections to do e-mail, surf the Internet and conduct business wherever they are,” said Bryan Gonterman, president of AT&T Oklahoma. “Delivering faster and better wireless services to our customers is our focus. The incentive to invest in these new technologies wouldn't be possible without the positive business environment created here in Oklahoma by our state legislators and regulators."
In 2010, AT&T plans to roll out even faster 3G speeds in 25 of the top 30 markets with deployment of HSPA 7.2. This technology doubles the theoretical peak speed of today’s 3G network. As with all wireless connections, typical real-world speeds will be less than the theoretical maximum, and will vary based on a number of factors. AT&T is currently planning for field trials of next generation LTE wireless technology. AT&T expects LTE field trials to begin next year, with deployment beginning in 2011, which is when manufacturers expect a wide variety of compatible devices to be available.
As part of AT&T’s ongoing commitment to deliver the best possible wireless experience, AT&T recently announced the launch of AT&T Mark the Spot, an iPhone app that enables customers to quickly and easily provide feedback on AT&T network performance in a specific location. The new AT&T Mark the Spot app adds to AT&T’s existing network performance data to further fine-tune network investment planning and prioritization moving forward. The app, available today as a free download via the iTunes App Store, enables users to provide valuable feedback with as little as two button clicks.
The latest GWS data confirms a national dropped call rate of only 1.32 percent and that AT&T has the nation’s fastest 3G network.
Along with AT&T tracking to invest between $17 billion and $18 billion this year – billions of which is dedicated to its wireless network – these metrics demonstrate that AT&T’s investments are paying off for customers.
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