What’s new: In Oregon, we invested nearly $525 million in our network infrastructure from 2020-2024 to connect more people to greater possibility.
Cities and communities throughout Oregon are seeing the impacts of this investment, including more than $325 million across the Portland Metropolitan Area.
Why it matters: Every American deserves access to fast, reliable connectivity when it matters most — whether it’s an important call to a family member or friend, the internet that powers work or online learning, or the connection that first responders rely on. It’s this connectivity that’s powering economic growth and supporting job creation across America.
Our mission: We’re investing across the country not only to boost network reliability and capacity, but also to expand broadband nationwide to help bridge the digital divide.
What they’re saying: “Oregon’s economic growth is closely tied to the strength of our digital infrastructure,” said Angela Wilhelms, President and CEO of Oregon Business and Industry. “Wireless technology investments from companies like AT&T directly support the state’s business environment, helping companies operate more efficiently and drive innovation across a wide range of industries. From startups to well-established firms, access to reliable, high-speed connectivity is essential for boosting productivity, attracting investment, and ensuring long-term economic success throughout the state.”
How we’re making it happen in Oregon: Committed to expanding connectivity, our investment focuses on all facets of the network — including 5G and FirstNet,® Built with AT&T.
- Unlocking the Power of 5G: From rural communities to urban areas, our overall wireless voice and data network covers more than 99% of all Americans, including Oregon. Our 5G network using low-band spectrum reaches more than 310 million people in more than 26,100 cities and towns in the U.S.
- 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, like airports, stadiums and venues, including the Moda Center.
- For less densely populated areas like Medford, we’re expanding our 5G network so people there can have access to reliable connectivity.
- Expanding Access to Fiber: AT&T has reached an agreement to acquire parts of Lumen’s Mass Markets fiber business for $5.75 billion, subject to purchase price adjustments. This transaction will enable us to significantly expand access to AT&T Fiber outside of AT&T’s traditional wireline operating region. Learn more.
- Unprecedented Connectivity for First Responders: As public safety’s partner, we are bringing better connectivity to public safety when — and where — they need it. Now with more than 2.99M square miles of coverage, FirstNet has the largest network footprint in the country, covering more first responders than competing commercial networks, and we are only continuing to grow. As part of our 10-year, $8B+ investment initiative with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) to transform public safety’s communications, we’ve completed the buildout of 1,000 new FirstNet sites across the country – well ahead of schedule and almost twice as fast as we pledged – providing first responders with dedicated connectivity on public safety’s Band 14 spectrum. And we’re continuing to expand FirstNet with purpose-built FirstNet sites — based on public safety’s direct feedback and network considerations — focused on rural, tribal and remote areas of the country.
- In Oregon, we’re connecting public safety agencies and organizations in nearly 320 localities across the state, including Albany, Ashland, Bend, Coos Bay, Corvallis, Eugene, Forest Grove, Grants Pass, Hermiston, Keizer, Lebanon, Medford, Newberg, Oregon City, Portland, Salem and many more.
- We’ve rolled out Band 14 on more than 750 sites across Oregon to provide public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity.
And we’re not just investing in our network, we’re also investing in our communities. AT&T announced last year it’s committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company’s total commitment to $5 billion since 2021.
- To help bridge the digital divide in Oregon, AT&T partnered with Human-I-T, the Oregon Community Foundation’s Black Student Success Network and the Portland Trail Blazers to give away 170 laptops to Oregon students and families in need. Read more.
Good news is always great to share. Here are a few highlights from the last year in Oregon:
- In Oregon, AT&T also helped bridge the digital divide in Southern Oregon alongside Jackson County’s Community Action Agency, ACCESS, with our donation of 30 laptops to youth in need. Read more.
- AT&T contributed $40,000 to local nonprofits promoting digital equity and literacy across the state. Read more.
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