AT&T* today announced the availability of its mobile broadband network in Selmer, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers in the area. As part of the launch, AT&T upgraded nine cell sites with mobile technology in McNairy County.

”This 3G service covering Selmer will keep our residents connected and assist with our economic development efforts,” said Sen. Dolores Gresham. “Everyone wants faster broadband access and this announcement will make that possible for many McNairy County families and businesses.”

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.

“Wireless broadband services are increasingly important for economic development, for quality of life and for security of our citizens,” said Rep. Vance Dennis. “In an economy where cities across the country are competing to attract companies to invest and grow in their communities, this gives Selmer another step up on many of our competitors.”

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 best 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 140 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 125 countries.

AT&T also operates the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 23,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to more than 125,000 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 data plans.

“A strong telecommunications network is vital to the continued success of our community,” said Ted Moore, executive director, McNairy Regional Alliance.  “Thanks to the leadership of Senator Gresham and Representative Dennis, we have a strong ally in our mission to bring economic growth to Selmer and McNairy County. 

“When we invest in smart wireless networks, we bring the innovation that’s needed to grow the economy and create jobs,” said Trey Rabon, regional director, external affairs, AT&T Tennessee. “We commend the Tennessee General Assembly to create an environment that encourages ongoing investment across the state.”

For more information about AT&T’s coverage in Selmer 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.

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