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100% Fiber Network Powered by AT&T Fiber Now Available in Baton Rouge AreaBATON ROUGE, La., Nov. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T1 launched ultra-fast internet service in parts of the Baton Rouge area, including in parts of Central, Denham Springs, Zachery and surrounding communities.2 We're offering a 1 gigabit connection3 to area homes, apartments and small business locations on our 100% fiber network powered by AT&T FiberSM. In addition to the homes and small businesses connected to our 100% fiber network in the Baton Rouge area, we connect nearly 20 area apartment and condo properties. The Baton Rouge area is one of 44 metros nationwide where our ultra-fast internet service is currently available. We plan to reach at least 67 metros with our fastest internet service. We market our ultra-fast service to over 3 million locations nationwide, of which over 500,000 include apartments and condo units. We're on track to meet the 12.5 million locations planned by mid-2019. "We are excited to add North Baton Rouge to the growing list of areas in Louisiana where our 100 percent fiber to the home network is bringing customers the fastest internet speeds available" stated Sonia Perez, state president, AT&T Louisiana. "At AT&T, we are committed to innovation and offering cutting-edge technologies, products and services that provide enhanced opportunities for the many ways our customers live, work and play." "I applaud AT&T's continuing investment in the Baton Rouge region," said State Senator Regina Barrow. "We celebrate the expansion of the AT&T Fiber network to our area and look forward to the new possibilities this service brings to North Baton Rouge communities." "The Baton Rouge Area Chamber commends AT&T's commitment to provide innovative services to our area," said Adam Knapp, president and CEO of BRAC. "Together, we continue to focus on strengthening our region's economy and connecting our businesses and community with leading technology services. BRAC supports the goal of growth and development of software and technology firms, and the desire for a more connected, digital society. AT&T's commitment to furthering our infrastructure will help us achieve these goals." Internet-only pricing for customers who choose AT&T Internet 1000, our fastest speed tier on our 100% fiber network, starts as low as $70 a month. Customers may be able to add one of our award-winning DIRECTV or U-verse TV services. We have single, double and triple play offers to fit each customer's needs. Internet customers on the 100% fiber network have access to the latest Wi-Fi technology. They can enjoy our best in-home experience with faster Wi-Fi speeds and broad coverage to seamlessly connect all their devices. What can I do with a service that starts with a 1 gig connectio? You can also instantly access and stream the latest online movies, music and games. These ultra-fast speeds let you seamlessly telecommute, video-conference, upload and download photos and videos, and connect faster to the cloud. What is AT&T Fiber? For more information on AT&T Fiber, visit att.com/getfiber. To find an apartment or condo on the 100% fiber network, visit att.com/apartments. AT&T in Louisiana: 1 AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand name and not by AT&T Inc. 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. About AT&T Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at http://about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att. © 2016 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the Globe logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. *Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier. International service required. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries. For more information, contact:
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