Great news for Fargo and Cass County! AT&T is supercharging the area’s wireless experience with two brand-new cell sites, bringing enhanced 5G coverage and capacity to residents, businesses, and our vital public safety community on FirstNet®, Built with AT&T.
These new sites mean more reliable faster connections for Cass County. Whether you’re streaming, working, or staying connected with loved ones, you’ll notice the difference.
Where are these new towers making an impact?
- One site, located near Southpointe and Rose Creek in Fargo, significantly improves coverage along South University Drive and 42nd Avenue South.
- The second site, just north of Fargo in Reile’s Acres, boosts connectivity along I-29 and 40th Avenue Northwest – a key corridor for travelers and businesses.
Why is this a big deal for Fargo?
AT&T’s 5G network is designed for speed, reliability, and security, already reaching over 310 million people in more than 26,100 cities and towns nationwide, including right here in Fargo. These new additions ensure Fargo residents and businesses get the best possible experience on the AT&T network, no matter where they live, work, or play.
A commitment to North Dakota
From 2020 to 2024, AT&T invested nearly $110 million in our wireless and wireline networks across North Dakota. These investments are all about boosting reliability, coverage, speed, and overall performance for residents, businesses, and first responders.
Since 2022, AT&T has installed 5 new cell sites in the Fargo area and completed 87 technology upgrades to additional sites to help bring enhanced 5G service and coverage to residents and visitors.
A VIP lane for our first responders
These enhancements benefit our first responders and the entire public safety community who rely on FirstNet, Built with AT&T – America’s public safety network. These new sites expand the Band 14 spectrum in the area. Think of Band 14 as public safety’s VIP lane: it’s nationwide, high-quality spectrum specifically set aside by the government for FirstNet, ensuring dedicated connectivity when it’s needed most. And when first responders aren’t actively using it, AT&T customers get to enjoy Band 14’s added coverage and capacity.
“At AT&T, we are proud to invest in modern communications infrastructure in the Fargo area so our residents, businesses, and first responders have the wireless connectivity they need, when they need it,” said Cheryl Riley, President, AT&T Northern Plains. “These two new sites in Cass County demonstrate our continued commitment to expanding coverage, reliability, and innovation for North Dakotans and our first responders across the state.”
FirstNet: a network built for heroes
Created by Congress and shaped by the vision of first responders after 9/11, FirstNet is built with AT&T in a unique public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority). These new Fargo sites are part of a larger 10-year investment commitment by AT&T and the FirstNet Authority, which includes launching 1,000 new cell sites by the end of 2025 to further expand the reach of public safety’s Band 14 spectrum across the country.
Boosting local businesses and travelers
Beyond public safety, these sites are also a significant boost for local businesses, from healthcare and agriculture to manufacturing and small businesses.
“In today’s rapidly evolving world, robust connectivity isn’t just a convenience – it’s the backbone of a thriving community,” said Dr. Tim Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo. “Access to reliable networks fuels economic growth, supports our schools and businesses, and is vital for the safety and effectiveness of our first responders. We’re grateful to AT&T for their investment in Fargo, ensuring our residents, businesses, and public safety agencies have the modern network infrastructure they need to succeed and stay safe.”
