MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio, Oct. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- [ AT&T ]* today announced the expansion of its [ mobile broadband network ] to nine cell sites in Mount Gilead, Cardington, Marengo and Ashley, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers, including those who live, work and travel within the Interstate 71 and U.S. Route 42 corridors.

"The expansion of mobile broadband service in north central Ohio can only help my constituents and local businesses, who are working hard to rebuild Ohio's economy," said State Senator Kris Jordan. "Access to the latest technologies via mobile broadband is critical for businesses and consumers to remain competitive, and I would like to thank AT&T for their positive investment in our community."

AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the [ nation's fastest mobile broadband network ], AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience.

AT&T invested more than $200 million in its Ohio wireless and wireline networks in the first half of 2011. To-date in 2011 in Ohio, AT&T has added more than 50 new cell sites to improve network coverage, upgraded over 130 existing cell sites to provide faster mobile broadband speeds, and added capacity or an extra layer of frequency – which is like adding lanes to a highway – to more than 360 cell sites.

"Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing rapidly, and we want to meet that demand for our customers," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager, AT&T Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. "We're excited to expand mobile broadband in Morrow County."

"Our recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA also represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand our network," said Tom Pelto, president, AT&T Ohio. "In fact, this deal, if approved, 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's investment to expand its mobile network in Morrow County is good news for consumers and businesses who will see the benefits of increased speeds and faster connections," said State Representative Margaret Ann Ruhl.

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 Morrow County or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the [ AT&T Coverage Viewer ]. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality 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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