AT&T Investment Delivers Improved Wireless Network Experience in Baltimore
Network Investments to Date Providing Area Customers with Enhanced Voice Calling Experience.
AT&T* released Baltimore 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 AT&T Maryland, Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia Vice President and General Manager Rob Forsyth. “Since 2007 through the third quarter of 2009 we have invested more than $87 million in the Baltimore 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. Greater Baltimore area network enhancements include initiatives to improve speed, capacity and coverage.
AT&T 2009 network enhancements in greater Baltimore to date include:
Deployed 850 MHz spectrum to 393 cell sites to substantially increase network capacity and in-building signal.
Added 1,180 T1 lines to our network management equipment that significantly increased network capacity; and
Built 11 new cell sites to provide greater depth of network coverage;
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.
“Our ongoing private investments will further enhance our mobile broadband network in the state,” said J. Michael Schweder, president of AT&T Mid Atlantic. “These network enhancements help fuel economic growth and enable our customers in Maryland to access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.”
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 Baltimore 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 AT&T Maryland, Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia Vice President and General Manager Rob Forsyth. “Since 2007 through the third quarter of 2009 we have invested more than $87 million in the Baltimore 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. Greater Baltimore area network enhancements include initiatives to improve speed, capacity and coverage.
AT&T 2009 network enhancements in greater Baltimore to date include:
Deployed 850 MHz spectrum to 393 cell sites to substantially increase network capacity and in-building signal.
Added 1,180 T1 lines to our network management equipment that significantly increased network capacity; and
Built 11 new cell sites to provide greater depth of network coverage;
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.
“Our ongoing private investments will further enhance our mobile broadband network in the state,” said J. Michael Schweder, president of AT&T Mid Atlantic. “These network enhancements help fuel economic growth and enable our customers in Maryland to access the content, applications and services that matter most to them.”
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.
Posts
No comments: