AT&T (
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) high-speed wireless network on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Visitors, businesses and full-time Cape and Island residents, will now have access to cool applications that had previously only been available "over the bridge."
The high-speed wireless network provides mobile broadband-like speeds and access to the latest interactive voice, video and data applications.
Since 2005, AT&T has invested more than $650 million in New England to expand and enhance its wireless network.
With the addition of Cape Cod and the Islands, the AT&T 3G network is now available in more than 270 U.S. major metropolitan areas.
The company will deliver 3G service to nearly 350 leading U.S. markets by the end of 2008, including all of the top 100 cities.
Besides undertaking the 3G expansion, AT&T also has plans to add a new cell site in Cohasset this year.
"You are only as unplugged as you want to be," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager for AT&T's wireless unit in New England. "In today's fast-paced society, many business people can't afford to be away on vacation without some kind of connection back to the real world. AT&T gives customers options - whether it's checking your e-mail directly from your handset or using LaptopConnect to log on to your computer remotely."
"We've timed our 3G service to launch before the Memorial Day rush, when many part-time residents and visitors set up their summer homes. We're also able to better support the local business community with increased wireless data speed given that many retail outlets, restaurants, hotels and real estate companies see a seasonal increase in activity when tourists flock to the beaches," also said Krom.
AT&T recently announced that AT&T U-verse TV is the first video service provider to commit to operating under the new ENERGY STAR program for video providers.
As an ENERGY STAR participant, AT&T will provide U-verse TV customers with Motorola and Cisco (
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) receivers offer increased energy efficiency compared with other digital set-top boxes today.
Anil Sharma is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To see more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.
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