What’s the news? AT&T* has expanded its 5G network in Hartwell, giving residents, businesses and visitors a big boost in their wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell tower to enhance the area’s coverage and capacity, and help customers unlock the power of America’s Most Reliable 5G Network.  

Among other benefits, the new cell tower in Hartwell will provide better coverage and speeds along Highway 51 between I-85 and US-29 including the campgrounds north of town and onto the Savannah River and lake Hartwell northeast of town.

Why is this important? We know how important it is for our customers to stay connected. And AT&T 5G brings fast, reliable and secure connectivity to more than 281 million people in over 22,000 cities and towns nationwide, which now includes Hartwell This helps Georgia residents and businesses 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:

Brian Barfield 

Regional Director of External Affairs, AT&T

“AT&T has been connecting Georgia communities for nearly 145 years, and our continued investments in our mobile broadband network is just one way we are keeping customers connected. We are proud to provide Hart County residents, businesses and public safety officials with a boost in coverage that will improve economic opportunity and live-saving communications.” 

Marshall Sayer

Chairman, Hart County Commission 

“Hart County is committed to keeping our communities safe and improving the quality of life for our residents, and having high-speed, reliable connectivity helps us accomplish that. AT&T’s new wireless infrastructure in Hart County is a welcome investment and a positive step forward in bringing connectivity to the area.”  

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.