Investing in our Communities
In Oklahoma, we invested nearly $925 million in our wireless and wireline network infrastructure from 2020-2022 to connect more people to greater possibility.
Cities and communities throughout Oklahoma are seeing the impacts of this investment, including:
- More than $475 million in Oklahoma City
- Nearly $200 million in Tulsa
We know how important it is for our customers to stay connected through life’s defining moments, whether you’re celebrating or grieving, learning or working, creating or sharing. That’s why we’re focused on boosting network reliability and capacity as we expand our network. We’re working to help residents get the best possible AT&T experience wherever they live, work and play.
“The importance of ensuring broadband connectivity is available in every corner of Oklahoma cannot be overstated, which is why the State is directing nearly $1 billion to broadband expansion over the next 5-years,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. “But to close the digital divide once and for all it will take the public and private sectors working together, and AT&T’s significant private investment in Oklahoma helps connect more families to the resources they need to succeed in today’s digital economy.”
Committed to expanding connectivity, our investment focuses on all facets of the network —including fiber, 5G and FirstNet,® Built with AT&T.
- Expanding Access to Fiber: To help meet the demands for reliable, high-speed connections today – and in the future – we’re investing in our fiber network.1 With more than 2.1 million strand-miles of fiber optics in Oklahoma, AT&T Fiber® is now available to more than 350,000 customer locations across the state.
- Beyond Oklahoma, our fiber is available to 19.7M consumer and more than 3M business customer locations in 100+ U.S. metro areas.
- AT&T Fiber provides speed, reliability and value for consumers and businesses to enhance their internet experience for applications like video conferencing, virtual learning, telehealth, gaming and more.
- Unlocking the Power of 5G: AT&T is America’s Most Reliable 5G Network2, connecting hundreds of millions of Americans to what matters most to them.
- From rural communities to urban areas, our overall wireless voice and data network covers more than 99% of all Americans, including Oklahoma.
- We’re working with businesses from manufacturing to healthcare to create new innovations and increase efficiencies with AT&T 5G.
- We’re ramping up performance in high traffic areas, including airports, stadiums and venues, including Paycom Center.
- Supporting First Responders by Expanding the Nation’s Public Safety Network: As America’s public safety communications partner, we’re giving more of the public safety community access to their network. With FirstNet, we’re helping connect first responders in more than 250 communities across the state.
- FirstNet includes unique benefits for first responders like always-on priority and preemption, high-quality Band 14 spectrum and a one-of-a-kind 5G experience to keep public safety mission ready.
- We’ve rolled out Band 14 on more than 1,200 sites across Oklahoma to provide public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it.
At AT&T, we believe every American should be connected to the internet and we’re working with governments and non-profit organizations to make it happen. We’re on track to deliver on our $2B commitment between 2021-2023 to help bridge the digital divide and tackle barriers to broadband access, adoption and affordability.
- We’re committed to providing affordable service for low-income households. The Access from AT&T plan– when combined with the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – can provide no-cost home internet service for eligible households.3,4
- We created AT&T Connected Learning to invest in digital inclusion, digital literacy and digital learning solutions to help today’s students and their families succeed wherever they learn – at home, in the community and in the classroom.
- With 23 Connected Learning Centers already open across the U.S., we’ve announced plans to reach 50 total centers nationwide, including at Boys & Girls Clubs.
- In Oklahoma, we’ve held 14 digital literacy workshops and distributed 300 computers to students and their families as part of our commitment to help bridge the digital divide.
Good news is always great to share. Here are a few highlights from the last year in Oklahoma:
- April 12 | Preserving Cherokee Nation Traditions with AT&T Connectivity. Learn more.
- March 31 | AT&T Expands Fiber Network to Help Close Digital Divide in Lawton. Learn more.
- February 27 | AT&T gives hundreds of laptops to Muscogee Nation students, pursues greater digital connectivity. Learn more.
- November 8, 2023 | AT&T Expands 5G Network in Arcadia: AT&T has expanded its 5G network in Arcadia, giving residents, first responders, businesses and visitors a big boost in their wireless connectivity. A new site in Arcadia improves coverage and capacity along North Post Road. “Our Town of Arcadia offers the best of both worlds – close to the city with a rural, small-town lifestyle. AT&T’s new site in our town will keep our residents, visitors and first responders better connected. We’re glad AT&T is investing here,” said Town of Arcadia Vice Mayor Marcus Woodard.
To keep up with all the latest updates from AT&T Oklahoma, follow us on Twitter @ATTPublicPolicy and @ATTPolicyOK, and on LinkedIn.
1 Internet speed claims represent maximum wired network service capability speeds to the home & recommended setup. Actual customer speeds are not guaranteed. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info go to https://www.att.com/speed101.
2 Based on nationwide GWS drive test data. GWS conducts paid drive tests for AT&T and uses the data in its analysis. AT&T 5G requires compatible plan and device. 5G not available everywhere. Visit att.com/5Gforyou for details.
3 Plans up to 100Mbps. Limited availability/areas. Free internet subject to household’s continued ACP eligibility and application of the ACP benefit to Access from AT&T plans.
4 Limit of one ACP benefit per household.
*AT&T 5G requires compatible plan and device. 5G not available everywhere. 5G+ is offered in limited locations in specific cities. Wireless technology varies by device. Go to att.com/5Gforyou for details.
*FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
*About AT&T
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