What’s the news? AT&T customers and FirstNet® subscribers in Carrollton got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added new cell towers to enhance the area’s 4G LTE coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service. Our investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices.

Among other benefits, the new cell towers in Carrollton provide better coverage and speeds along Highway 166/Bankhead Highway between Old Airport Road and North Lakeshore Drive. They will also provide better coverage and speeds at East Carrollton Park and the shopping area around Northside Drive and the Bankhead Highway intersection. 

Why is this important? We know how important it is for our customers to stay connected. That’s why we’re also boosting network reliability and capacity as we expand our network. This helps Georgia residents get the best possible experience over the AT&T network wherever they live, work and play. And it’s giving first responders on FirstNet – America’s public safety network – access to always-on, 24-hours-a-day priority and preemption across voice and data.

These enhancements also bring Band 14 spectrum to the area. Band 14 is nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the government specifically for FirstNet. We look at Band 14 as public safety’s VIP lane. In an emergency, this band – or lane – can be cleared and locked just for FirstNet subscribers. When not in use by FirstNet subscribers, AT&T customers can enjoy Band 14’s added coverage and capacity.

Our commitment to Georgia Communities: From 2019 to 2021, we invested nearly $5 billion in our wireless and wired networks in Georgia. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and their businesses. 

What is FirstNet? FirstNet is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community. It is built with AT&T in public-private partnership with the federal government. The FirstNet network is providing first responders with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it, unique benefits like always-on priority and preemption, and high-quality Band 14 spectrum. These advanced capabilities help fire, EMS, EMA, law enforcement, and 9-1-1 personnel save lives and protect communities.

What people are saying:

Tianna Evola

Regional Director of External Affairs, AT&T

“At AT&T, we are proud to provide Carrollton residents, visitors and public safety officials the wireless infrastructure needed to stay connected. We are committed to investing in reliable, high-speed communications infrastructure to give our customers and first responders greater access to the connectivity they need.”

Brett Ledbetter

Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem, City of Carrollton

“Our Carrollton residents, businesses and first responders rely on connectivity every day to live, do business and keep our communities safe. AT&T’s investment in infrastructure provide the wireless communications essential in today’s world.” 

Where can I find more information? Go here to learn more about how AT&T is supporting Georgia. For more about the value FirstNet is bringing to public safety, check out FirstNet.com.