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AT&T Expands Ultra-Fast Internet Speeds to 1 Million Georgia LocationsATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to improve how our customers connect, AT&T* is investing to expand and enhance its 100% fiber network powered by AT&T Fiber and deliver our fastest internet speeds to more customers. Ultra-fast internet speeds are now available to more than 1 million locations across the state of Georgia, including in parts of more than 31 counties and 73 cities.1 "AT&T – with over 17,000 Georgia employees, over $5 billion worth of Georgia investments during the last three years, and, now, over 1,000,000 direct fiber connections in the state – is well-established across Georgia's communities," said Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan. "As we focus on a goal of becoming the Technology Capital of the East Coast, we know that broadband access and reliability is critically important. Thank you, AT&T, for helping connect Georgia's families to the promise of the 21st century digital economy." "I appreciate AT&T's continuing commitment to building state-of-the-art infrastructure and enhancing broadband access in Georgia," said Speaker of the House David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge). "AT&T's investments make it possible for businesses to grow and ensure that residents in communities across our state – both urban and rural – have the tools they need to stay connected. This is yet another reason Georgia remains the #1 state in the nation for business." Parts of the following Georgia counties are eligible for our fastest internet service from AT&T, including but not limited to:
Parts of the following cities in Georgia are currently eligible for our fastest internet service from AT&T, including but not limited to:
"We are proud of our extensive fiber footprint in Georgia, which is just part of our nearly 140-year history of helping connect this great state. We are committed to innovation and bringing cutting-edge technologies, services, and products that provide opportunities in all segments of our economy," said Venessa Harrison, president of AT&T Georgia. "The significant investments we're making in rural and urban areas across Georgia allow our thousands of local AT&T employees to continue their legacy of helping drive opportunity in their home communities." Communities in Georgia are among the 11 million locations across 84 metros nationwide where our ultra-fast internet service is currently available. We plan to add reach at least 14 million locations across at least 85 metro areas by mid-2019. Residents looking for more information on speeds and availability can click here. Businesses interested in AT&T Business Fiber can learn more at att.com/businessfiber. For more information on AT&T Fiber for residential customers, visit att.com/getfiber. AT&T in Georgia: AT&T is the largest U.S.-based provider of fiber for business services nationwide. Across Georgia, AT&T covers more than 106,000 business customer locations with high-speed internet services. 1Initial availability limited to select areas. May not be available in your area. Go to https://www.att.com/internet/ to see if you qualify. Cautionary Language Regarding Forward Looking Statements: Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise. *About AT&T Communications AT&T Communications is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). Learn more at att.com/CommunicationsNews. 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. Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at facebook.com/att and on YouTube at youtube.com/att. © 2019 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the Globe logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. **Coverage not available everywhere. Based on overall coverage in U.S. licensed/roaming areas. Reliability based on 3rd party data.
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