AT&T Customers Get More Mobile Broadband Coverage in the Twin Cities
New Cell Sites Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network.
As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* announced the activation of 45 new 3G cell sites across the Twin Cities area that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses. The communities that will see enhanced coverage include Cambridge, Center City, East Bethel, Farmington, Hastings, Isanti, Lindstrom, Northfield, Osceola, Red Wing, Taylors Falls and neighboring communities in Wisconsin. The 3G network has also been enhanced along major roadways, including I-35 and I-94.
The new cell sites are one part of AT&T’s ongoing efforts to drive innovation and extend its 3G wireless network – the fastest in the nation, according to independent testing. It is also part of AT&T’s ongoing investment to build the broadband networks that will fuel economic growth and create jobs, and enable the its customers to quickly access the content, applications and services that matter most to them. From 2006 to 2008, AT&T’s total investment in its wireless and wireline networks in Minnesota was more than $225 million.
“Across its national footprint, AT&T is investing billions of dollars to build the advanced broadband networks, both wired and wireless, that will create jobs and fuel economic growth. Through this investment, AT&T also is contributing to the local economy in Northfield and the greater Twin Cities region by creating and preserving high-tech jobs that pay well and have good benefits,” said Bob Bass, president, AT&T Minnesota.
“We’re delighted about AT&T's investment in technology, especially wireless technology, here in Northfield and nearby communities,” said State Sen. Kevin Dahle. “The capabilities provided by this new network enhance the quality of life for our residents and the growth of our local economy. New investment in technology is critical infrastructure for us to remain competitive in a global economy.”
Bass praised legislators for their efforts to encourage investment in the 3G wireless technology. “We really are grateful to local legislators Senator Kevin Dahle and Representative David Bly and U.S. Representative John Kline and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken for creating a favorable business environment that encourages technology companies to invest in the state,” he said.
The AT&T 3G network opens the door to a new era of advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich content. With 3G speeds, you can surf the Web, download files faster than ever, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 100 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 215 countries.
“Our goal is pretty simple: we want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail, download a song or video, or surf the Internet on your AT&T device,” said Dave Fine, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Minnesota. “As part of the Twin Cities community, we’re always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this."
AT&T offers unsurpassed choice 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. AT&T’s 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 20,000 application developers via its devCentral portal.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit www.att.com/networknews.
As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* announced the activation of 45 new 3G cell sites across the Twin Cities area that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses. The communities that will see enhanced coverage include Cambridge, Center City, East Bethel, Farmington, Hastings, Isanti, Lindstrom, Northfield, Osceola, Red Wing, Taylors Falls and neighboring communities in Wisconsin. The 3G network has also been enhanced along major roadways, including I-35 and I-94.
The new cell sites are one part of AT&T’s ongoing efforts to drive innovation and extend its 3G wireless network – the fastest in the nation, according to independent testing. It is also part of AT&T’s ongoing investment to build the broadband networks that will fuel economic growth and create jobs, and enable the its customers to quickly access the content, applications and services that matter most to them. From 2006 to 2008, AT&T’s total investment in its wireless and wireline networks in Minnesota was more than $225 million.
“Across its national footprint, AT&T is investing billions of dollars to build the advanced broadband networks, both wired and wireless, that will create jobs and fuel economic growth. Through this investment, AT&T also is contributing to the local economy in Northfield and the greater Twin Cities region by creating and preserving high-tech jobs that pay well and have good benefits,” said Bob Bass, president, AT&T Minnesota.
“We’re delighted about AT&T's investment in technology, especially wireless technology, here in Northfield and nearby communities,” said State Sen. Kevin Dahle. “The capabilities provided by this new network enhance the quality of life for our residents and the growth of our local economy. New investment in technology is critical infrastructure for us to remain competitive in a global economy.”
Bass praised legislators for their efforts to encourage investment in the 3G wireless technology. “We really are grateful to local legislators Senator Kevin Dahle and Representative David Bly and U.S. Representative John Kline and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken for creating a favorable business environment that encourages technology companies to invest in the state,” he said.
The AT&T 3G network opens the door to a new era of advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich content. With 3G speeds, you can surf the Web, download files faster than ever, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 100 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 215 countries.
“Our goal is pretty simple: we want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail, download a song or video, or surf the Internet on your AT&T device,” said Dave Fine, vice president and general manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Minnesota. “As part of the Twin Cities community, we’re always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this."
AT&T offers unsurpassed choice 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. AT&T’s 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 20,000 application developers via its devCentral portal.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit www.att.com/networknews.
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