AT&T 5G Launches in Rochester, Bemidji and Southwestern Minnesota

AT&T Blog Team
October 27, 2020
Broadband Access and Affordability

AT&T 5G Launches in Rochester, Bemidji and Southwestern Minnesota

AT&T’s 5G network – the Fastest Nationwide 5G Network – is now live for consumers and businesses in Rochester, Bemidji and southwestern Minnesota.1

With this deployment, consumers and businesses in Rochester, Bemidji, Pipestone, Worthington, Fairmont and Springfield with a 5G-capable device and qualifying plan will now have access to AT&T’s 5G service delivered using low-band spectrum.

“We consistently work to provide better coverage for Minnesota’s communities.”

Paul Weirtz — President, AT&T Minnesota

“At a time when technology is proving to be even more essential for communication, AT&T customers can rest assured that our company is continuing to invest in our network and new technologies to make connection easier,” said Paul Weirtz, state president of AT&T Minnesota. “We consistently work to provide better coverage for Minnesota’s communities. And we’re investing in our wireless network across the state to accomplish that.”

Value of AT&T 5G

AT&T 5G offers nationwide connectivity on its low-band sub-6 spectrum, which provides broadband coverage that will ultimately offer a better wireless experience with greater capacity and faster response times for businesses and consumers. 2

Learn more about AT&T’s 5G network at att.com/5gforyou.

AT&T’s Investment in Minnesota

In Minnesota, AT&T has invested more than $300 million in our wireless network from 2017-2019. Last year, we made nearly 950 network enhancements across the state, including new cell sites, additional network capacity, network upgrades and small cells. From 2010 to 2019, AT&T invested nearly $1.2 billion in our Minnesota network.

Expanding our network in the state has given AT&T the most wireless coverage in Minnesota.

1 Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data median download speeds for Q3 2020. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

2 AT&T 5G req’s compatible plan and device.  5G service may not be available in your area. Go to att.com/5Gforyou for details.


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