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Holly Hollingsworth, Media Relations
AT&T Ohio
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holly.hollingsworth@att.com
AT&T EXPANDS 4G LTE COVERAGE TO MORE PARMA
CUSTOMERS
New 4G LTE Cell Site Activated as Part of AT&T’s Project VIP Investment
PARMA, Ohio (July 28, 2014) — As part of its continuing network investment and ongoing 4G LTE
rollout, AT&T* has activated a new 4G LTE mobile Internet cell site in Parma to expand AT&T 4G LTE
coverage for area residents and businesses. The additional site carries 4G LTE coverage in the area of
Pearl Road, north of Snow Road.
AT&T has the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network.** AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of
wireless network technology and provides several benefits for local residents, including faster mobile
Internet speeds – up to 10 times faster than 3G – improved performance, reliability and innovative new
4G LTE-compatible devices.***
AT&T launched its ultra-fast 4G LTE network in Cleveland in May 2012. The new cell site is one part of
AT&T’s ongoing efforts to expand 4G LTE coverage and to drive investment and innovation to deliver
the nation’s best, most advanced mobile Internet experience for customers.
“In an information-driven economy, the ability to have access to the latest communications technology
is critical,” said State Representative Nick Celebrezze. “I’m pleased to see that AT&T’s local investment
continues to grow with additional technology infrastructure along a vital Parma corridor.”
AT&T’s 4G Network
2. This launch is part of AT&T’s Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment plan announced in Fall
2012 to expand and enhance its IP broadband networks. Through this investment, AT&T is supporting
its customers’ growing desire for high-speed Internet access and new mobile, app and cloud-based
services. As part of Project VIP, AT&T plans to add macro cell sites nationwide by year-end 2015, as
well as deploy small cells and add Distributed Antenna Systems to increase the density of its wireless
network.
AT&T’s innovation and investment has resulted in a nationwide 4G network with ultra-fast speeds and a
consistent user experience.
“Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience, and they’ll be able to download,
upload, stream and game faster than ever before on our 4G LTE network,” said AT&T External Affairs
Director Kevin Lynch. “As part of the Parma community, we’re always looking for new opportunities to
provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is another way we’re
accomplishing that.”
AT&T’s focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace
additional connection technologies. AT&T operates more than 34,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular
restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers and provides access to more than 1 million hotspots
globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire
national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn’t count against customers’ monthly
wireless data plans.****
AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas
to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other
areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.
AT&T invested more than $1.6 billion in its Ohio wireless and wireline networks from 2011 through
2013, with a focus on expanding 4G LTE mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall
3. performance of its networks. Additionally, in 2013 AT&T hired more than 900 new employees in Ohio,
many as the result of our continued investment in Ohio to support our customer service and network
operations.
Over the past six years (2008 to 2013), AT&T invested more than $140 billion into its wireless and
wireline networks, when you combine capital investment and acquisitions of spectrum and wireless
operations. Since 2008, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public
company. In a September 2013 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of
U.S. “Investment Heroes.”
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* 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.
** Reliability claim based on third party data regarding nationwide carriers’ 4G LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
*** Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. Learn more about 4G LTE
at att.com/network.
**** A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
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