Mobile Broadband Expansion in Rural Virginia Will Help Give AT&T Customers and
FirstNet Subscribers Better Access to Mobile Internet
JUNE 10, 2021
What’s the news? AT&T customers and FirstNet® subscribers around Crewe, VA, got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell site to enhance the area’s mobile broadband coverage and help give residents, first responders and visitors to the area faster, more reliable wireless service. Our investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices.
This new site will boost coverage to areas around Crewe and Denaro and along Route VA Routes 613/614/618 and surrounding areas.
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 Crewe residents, businesses and visitors 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 $725 million in our wireless and wired networks in Virginia. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and their businesses.
What is FirstNet? 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. It is built by AT&T in public-private partnership with the federal government. The FirstNet network is providing public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it, unique benefits like always-on priority and preemption, and high-quality Band 14 spectrum. These advanced capabilities help fire, EMS, EMA, law enforcement, and 9-1-1 save lives and protect communities.
What people are saying:
Virginia State Senator Frank M. Ruff
“Throughout my time in the legislature, I’ve worked with my colleagues to promote economic development, expand current businesses and attract new employers. Mobile broadband connectivity is key to achieving these goals, so I am glad that AT&T is expanding its network in our area.”
Virginia State Delegate Thomas C. Wright
“When companies like AT&T expand their networks, our communities win. This new site is great news for our first responders, residents and businesses.”
Vince Apruzzese, president, AT&T Virginia
“We want our customers to have a great experience. With AT&T mobile broadband service, they’ll be able to experience better network connectivity while streaming video, sharing on social media or connecting with family and friends. We’re working to provide better coverage for the community, its first responders and visitors to the region, and we’re investing in our wireless network to accomplish that.”
Where can I find more information? Go to virginia.att.com to learn more about how AT&T is supporting Virginia. For more about the value FirstNet is bringing to public safety, check out FirstNet.com.
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