DALLAS, Oct.11, 2016
/PRNewswire/ -- AT&T1 launched ultra-fast
internet service in parts of the Southeast Michigan area.2 We now
connect eligible homes, apartments and small business locations in
the area to a 1 gigabit internet connection3 on our 100%
fiber network under the AT&T FiberSM umbrella
brand.
We've made AT&T FiberSM available in parts of
Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties by launching in Canton, South
Lyon, Clinton Township and
Novi. We plan to expand access to
ultra-fast internet speeds in parts of Detroit, Ann
Arbor, Roseville and
Ferndale in mid-2017.
The Southeast Michigan area is
one of 67 metros where we're making our fastest internet service
available. We now market our ultra-fast service to over 3 million
locations, of which over 500,000 include apartments and condo
units.
We're on track to exceed the 12.5 million locations planned by
mid-2019.
"AT&T is committed to extending access to ultra-fast
internet because our customers are increasingly interacting with
their world in more data-intensive ways," said Jim Murray, president, AT&T Michigan. "A
growing number of people are streaming content directly from their
devices, and interacting with family and friends through live
videos. For these reasons, we are proud to now offer our fastest
internet speeds in several communities throughout southeast
Michigan."
"We fully support AT&T's investment in ultra-fast internet
in the region. We look forward to working with them to expand in
the city of Detroit and other
communities," said Sally Talberg,
chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission. "High-speed
internet is a service residents and businesses have come to expect
and access to it will enhance opportunities to grow our local
economy."
Internet-only pricing for customers who choose AT&T Internet
1000, our fastest speed tier on our 100% fiber network, starts as
low as $90 a month. Customers may be
able to add one of our award-winning DIRECTV or U-verse TV
services. We have single, double and triple play offers to fit each
customer's needs.
Internet customers with on the 100% fiber network have access to
the latest Wi-Fi technology. They can enjoy our best in-home Wi-Fi
experience, faster Wi-Fi speeds, broad coverage and support for all
of their devices.
What can I do with a service that starts with a 1 gig
connection?
With internet speeds 20x faster
than the average cable customer4, you can download 25
songs in 1 second or your favorite 90-minute HD movie in less than
34 seconds.5
You can also instantly access and stream the latest online
movies, music and games. With these ultra-fast speeds, customers
can seamlessly perform tasks like telecommuting,
video-conferencing, uploading and downloading photos and videos,
connect faster to the cloud and more.
What is AT&T Fiber?
The 100% fiber network
under the AT&T Fiber umbrella brand gives customers the power
to choose from a wide range of internet speeds over an ultra-fast
internet connection. This network is just one of the network
technologies we plan to use to connect customers to a broad range
of internet speeds.
For more information on AT&T Fiber, visit att.com/fibermap.
To find an apartment or condo on the 100% fiber network, visit
att.com/apartments.
AT&T in Michigan:
AT&T has invested
nearly $1.65 billion in its wireless
and wireline networks in Michigan
between 2013 through 2015. This drives upgrades to reliability,
coverage, speed and performance for residents and business
customers.
1 AT&T products and services are
provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc.
under the AT&T brand name and not by AT&T
Inc.
2 Initial availability
limited to select areas. May not be available in your area. Go to
att.com/fibermap to see if you qualify.
3 Internet speed claims represent maximum
network service capability speeds. Actual customer speeds may vary
and are not guaranteed. Actual speeds vary based on factors
including site traffic, content provider server capacity, internal
network management factors, device capabilities and use of other
AT&T services. For more information, go to:
www.att.com/speed101.
4More than 20x faster based on a maximum
download speed of AT&T service over 100% fiber network (1Gbps
speed tier) vs. weighted average cable Internet customer's speed of
major U.S. cable providers per the FCC 2015 Measuring Broadband
America – Fixed Broadband Report. Actual speeds may
vary.
5Speed/Time examples are
estimates.
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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
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millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment,
mobile, high-speed internet and voice services. We're the world's
largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11
Latin American countries. We offer the best global coverage of any
U.S. wireless provider.* And we help businesses worldwide serve
their customers better with our mobility and highly secure cloud
solutions.
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