AT&T Expands 3G Mobile Broadband Network across Upstate South Carolina

Local Wireless Network Upgrade Extends Access to Advanced Products, Services and Applications.

AT&T* announced the expansion of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network at nearly 50 cell sites across Upstate South Carolina, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area. Beginning immediately, many residents in Greenwood, Seneca, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Anderson and other Upstate areas will be able to enjoy quicker speeds on America’s fastest mobile broadband network.

AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With Greenville’s and the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience.

“This investment in the latest wireless technology is good for business and consumers across the Upstate,” said state Rep. Bill Sandifer. “We work hard in the General Assembly to help bring this kind of investment to our communities, and this announcement is proof positive of what I’ve always believed – good public policy brings real benefits to the people and communities we serve.”

The expansion of mobile broadband service is one of many ongoing network initiatives planned to enhance coverage and capacity across the country. AT&T recently upgraded 3G cell sites nationwide to High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2. These advancements, when combined with an ongoing initiative to increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, are a part of AT&T’s strategy to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and in the future.

"Today's announcement ensures that more South Carolinians will have access to enhanced broadband technology, which is essential to expanding our 21st century economy," said state Sen. Phil Shoopman. “Whether delivered by wireless or wired system, broadband is a building block for opportunities for our citizens and for our state’s future.”

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 widely used wireless network platforms in the world.

AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in over 220 countries and data service in more than 195 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as 3G services in more than 120 countries.

“Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing, whether it’s for sharing video and photos with friends, checking the status of your investments through mobile banking, reviewing a client presentation, or listening to music on a phone, netbook or other mobile devices on the go,” said Pamela Lackey, president, AT&T South Carolina. “With this expansion, our customers can enjoy the nation’s best, most advanced mobile broadband experience with emerging devices and tens of thousands of mobile applications.”

For more information about AT&T’s 3G coverage in Upstate South Carolina or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit www.att.com/networknews.

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