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AT&T launches fixed wireless internet in Chilton County, other rural and underserved areas in Alabama August 16, 2017 AT&T* Fixed Wireless Internet1 is now available for rural and underserved locations in parts of Chilton and Autauga Counties. Joined by State Senator Clyde Chambliss, State Representative Jimmy Martin and other community leaders, AT&T announced that residents in rural areas of Chilton and Autauga Counties are included in the initial rural and underserved locations in Alabama to which AT&T has extended Fixed Wireless Internet as part of its FCC Connect America Fund commitment. As a part of this commitment, AT&T plans to reach over 400,000 locations by the end of 2017 and more than 1.1 million locations by 2020. "In today's world, high-speed connectivity is important," said Alabama State Senator Clyde Chambliss. "I am excited to see the private sector continuing to bring enhanced connectivity to Chilton and Autauga Counties and our rural communities in Alabama." "This is a great day for Maplesville, Stanton and Billingsley," said Alabama State Representative Jimmy Martin. "It is an honor to serve this area, and I applaud AT&T for their work to enhance high-speed connectivity for residents and small businesses in rural Alabama." AT&T plans to reach nearly 66,000 locations with this technology across Alabama by 2020 and, with this initial offering, Fixed Wireless Internet is available today in parts of rural communities throughout Alabama. "I am thankful for the leadership of our elected officials who work to ensure a proconsumer business environment and am delighted the rural residents of Chilton and Autauga Counties are among the first in the nation to access this innovative technology," said Dr. Amy Brabham, Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Economic Development. "The more than 5,300 men and women who work for AT&T and call Alabama home, are proud to work with our local, state and federal leadership to provide the connectivity Alabama's residents and businesses demand," said Ty Fondren, AT&T Alabama Regional Director of External and Legislative Affairs. "Through this innovative service, we are helping close the remaining connectivity gap in Alabama." AT&T's Fixed Wireless Internet service delivers a home internet connection with download speeds of at least 10Mbps. The connection comes from a wireless tower to a fixed antenna on customers' homes or businesses. This is an efficient way to deliver high-quality internet August 15, 2017 © 2016 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe logo are registered trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property. Page 2 to customers in rural and underserved areas. The nine states where AT&T has already launched service include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Louisiana. Additional states planned to launch this year include Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin. AT&T will provide updates about additional availability in parts of Alabama, and other states, as it expands Fixed Wireless Internet to more locations. For more information on Fixed Wireless Internet from AT&T, visit att.com/internet/fixedwireless.html. Includes 160GB monthly data allowance. Req's installation of AT&T outdoor antenna & indoor Residential Gateway. $10/50GB of additional data up to a max of $200/mo. Cautionary Language Regarding Forward Looking Statements: Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise. For more information, contact: Catherine Stengel AT&T Corporate Communications 404-797-4108 [email protected]
