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AT&T Strengthens Mobile Coverage in Albemarle County
New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment In Virginia Wireless Network
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 26 -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new cell site which enhances coverage along Route 22 in Keswick and at the Keswick Country Club.
"Now more than ever consumers and businesses depend on today's advanced wireless products and services to stay connected to family, friends and work associates," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Mid-Atlantic region. "We're working to make this possible by expanding the network in more places across the Commonwealth."
The new cell site is part of AT&T's previously announced plan to drive innovation and extend its mobile network across the state this year.
"We're adding new cell sites and making other enhancements to provide our customers with a superior network and service experience each time they use their AT&T device," said Erika K. Thompson, vice president and general manager for AT&T in West Virginia and Virginia.
AT&T's mobile network is based on the Global System for Mobile (GSM) standard, the most open and widely used wireless network platform in the world. AT&T offers data roaming in more than 190 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Virginia or anywhere in the United States, consumers can 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.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.
*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. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also 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-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV 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 Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T Inc., Office, +1-973-775-1321,
ellen.webner@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
AT&T Strengthens Mobile Coverage in Albemarle County
New Cell Site Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment In Virginia Wireless Network
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 26 -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for mobile devices and services, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new cell site which enhances coverage along Route 22 in Keswick and at the Keswick Country Club.
"Now more than ever consumers and businesses depend on today's advanced wireless products and services to stay connected to family, friends and work associates," said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Mid-Atlantic region. "We're working to make this possible by expanding the network in more places across the Commonwealth."
The new cell site is part of AT&T's previously announced plan to drive innovation and extend its mobile network across the state this year.
"We're adding new cell sites and making other enhancements to provide our customers with a superior network and service experience each time they use their AT&T device," said Erika K. Thompson, vice president and general manager for AT&T in West Virginia and Virginia.
AT&T's mobile network is based on the Global System for Mobile (GSM) standard, the most open and widely used wireless network platform in the world. AT&T offers data roaming in more than 190 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 220 countries.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Virginia or anywhere in the United States, consumers can 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.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit http://www.att.com/networknews.
*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. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also 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-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV 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 Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T Inc., Office, +1-973-775-1321,
ellen.webner@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com/