AT&T Boosts Network Speeds for Iredell County
Provided by AT&T Connects, AT&T Blog Team on April 26, 2022 —
4G LTE Expansion Will Help Give AT&T Customers and FirstNet Subscribers Better Access to Mobile Internet
What’s the news? AT&T* customers and FirstNet® subscribers in northern Iredell County got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell site in Harmony, N.C., to enhance the area’s 4G LTE coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service.
The new site will bring improved coverage in the town of Harmony and areas along U.S. Highway 21 and N.C. Route 901. Our investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices.
Why is this important? We know how important it is for our customers to stay connected. That’s why we’re also boosting network reliability and capacity as we expand our network. This helps North Carolina residents get the best possible experience over the AT&T network wherever they live, work and play. And it’s giving first responders on FirstNet – America’s public safety network – access to always-on, 24-hours-a-day priority and preemption across voice and data.
These enhancements also bring Band 14 spectrum to the area. Band 14 is nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the government specifically for FirstNet. We look at Band 14 as public safety’s VIP lane. In an emergency, this band – or lane – can be cleared and locked just for FirstNet subscribers. When not in use by FirstNet subscribers, AT&T customers can enjoy Band 14’s added coverage and capacity.
Committed to our Networks: From 2018 to 2020, we invested nearly $1.8 billion in our wireless and wired networks in North Carolina. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and their businesses.
About FirstNet, Built with AT&T: FirstNet is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community. Shaped by the vision of Congress and the first responder community following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, FirstNet stands above commercial offerings. It is built with AT&T, in a public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) – an independent agency within the federal government. The FirstNet network is providing public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it. These advanced capabilities help fire, EMS, law enforcement save lives and protect their communities. Learn more at FirstNet.com.
What people are saying:
JAMES B. MALLORY, III
Chairman, Iredell County Commission
“A strong wireless network is particularly important for our rural and farming communities. That’s why Iredell County is continually working to support and encourage private investment in the networks which keep our residents, students and businesses connected.”
KATHLEEN EVANS
Regional Director, External Affairs, AT&T North Carolina
“We want our customers to have a great experience. Investing in our wireless network is just one of the ways we continually work to provide better coverage for the community and its first responders, along with improved network reliability and increased capacity.”
Where can I find more information? For more about the value FirstNet is bringing to public safety, check out FirstNet.com.
Media Contact: Charles Bassett, AT&T Corporate Communications, 214.649.6973 or Charles.Bassett@att.com.
Provided by AT&T Connects, AT&T Blog Team on April 26, 2022
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