AT&T Expands Mobile Internet Wireless Capacity in Ann Arbor

DETROIT -- Customers in Ann Arbor communities are expected to experience improved mobile Internet coverage and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation by AT&T.

The company announced Wednesday that it has completed a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance the wireless capacity and performance of its mobile Internet network in Ann Arbor.

The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as "carriers," to seven cell sites to more efficiently manage available spectrum and increase mobile broadband capacity. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile Internet services by allocating more network resources for AT&T's mobile Internet network<http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=1941>.

AT&T's mobile Internet 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 225 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.

AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with nearly 30,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 225,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphones 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.

AT&T recently launched "Focus: Detroit," which provides visitors a peek into AT&T's wireless network enhancements made since the beginning of the year. Enhancements include new cell sites, Internet speed upgrades, capacity upgrades and network connection upgrades. The site also provides a map of area AT&T stores, a map of area Wi-Fi hotspots, useful tips, a localized Twitter handle and device reviews. You can visit the site at http://focus.att.com/Detroit.

For more information about AT&T's coverage anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer at www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer.