GSA Daily Staff Report
Published Aug. 18, 2010

AT&T announced today the expansion of its 3G mobile broadband network at nearly 50 cell sites across the Upstate, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and audio and video content to customers in Greenwood, Seneca, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Anderson and other areas.

AT&T recently unveiled its South Carolina wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of 3G to more than 200 new and existing cell sites throughout the state.

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These advancements, when combined with an ongoing initiative to increase the number of high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, are a part of AT&T's strategy to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience.

"Today's announcement ensures that more South Carolinians will have access to enhanced broadband technology, which is essential to expanding our 21st century economy," said state Sen. Phil Shoopman. "Whether delivered by wireless or wired system, broadband is a building block for opportunities for our citizens and for our state's future."

AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world.

"Demand for wireless bandwidth is growing, whether it's for sharing video and photos with friends, checking the status of your investments through mobile banking, reviewing a client presentation, or listening to music on a phone, netbook or other mobile devices on the go," said Pamela Lackey, president of AT&T South Carolina. "With this expansion, our customers can enjoy the nation's best, most advanced mobile broadband experience with emerging devices and tens of thousands of mobile applications."

For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in Upstate South Carolina or anywhere in the United States, click here.