GREENVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced [ mobile devices ] and applications, [ AT&T ]* today announced the activation of six new mobile broadband cell sites in Darke County that will enhance mobile broadband coverage for area residents and businesses in such cities as Greenville, Bradford and Pitsburg. With mobile broadband speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive [ mobile applications ].

"A vast number of residents as well as businesses in the area will be able to profit from reliable cell service for communication and commerce," said State Senator Bill Beagle."AT&T has demonstrated a strong willingness to invest right here in Darke County."

The new cell sites are one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience for customers. With the [ nation's fastest mobile broadband network ], AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities. AT&T invested more than $200 million in its Ohio wireless and wireline networks in the first half of 2011.

"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of the Darke County community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager, AT&T Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

"In addition, our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA will strengthen and expand our network in Darke County," said Tom Pelto, president, AT&T Ohio. "If approved, this deal means that we'll be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband – 4G LTE – from our current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent."

AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest [ international coverage ] of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as [ mobile broadband services ] in more than 130 countries.

AT&T also operates [ the nation's largest Wi-Fi network ]** with nearly 27,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 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.

For more information about AT&T's coverage in Darke County or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the [ AT&T Coverage Viewer ]. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the [ AT&T network news ] page.

*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.

** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See [ www.attwifi.com ] for details and locations.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: [ T ]) is a premier communications holding company and [ one of the most honored companies in the world ]. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

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