Connecting Vermont to Greater Possibility

Connecting Vermont to Greater Possibility

Owen SmithPresident, AT&T Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
June 23, 2023
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Investing in our Communities

In Vermont, we invested nearly $70 million in our wireless network infrastructure from 2020-2022 to connect more people to greater possibility.

We know how important it is for our customers to stay connected through life’s defining moments. 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.

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: AT&T is America’s Most Reliable 5G Network,1 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 Vermont.2
    • 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.
  • Supporting First Responders by Expanding the Nation’s Public Safety Network: As America’s public safety’s communications partner, we’re giving more of the public safety community access to their network. With FirstNet, we’re helping to connect first responders in nearly 70 communities across the state.
    • FirstNet includes unique benefits like always-on priority and, for first responders, 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 100 sites across Vermont to provide public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it, including in Franklin County and Addison County.

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 accessadoption and affordability.

Good news is always great to share. Here are a few highlights from the last year in Vermont:

  • Summer 2022 | AT&T provided significant financial support to the Burlington, VT Boys and Girls Club and their Early Promise Program that seeks to reduce and eventually eliminate the income-based academic achievement gap in the community.
  • February 2022 | AT&T supported the Governor’s Institute of Vermont and their academic efforts, in particular a program focused on innovation and climate change.

To keep up with all the latest updates from AT&T Vermont, follow us on Twitter @ATTPublicPolicy and on LinkedIn.

1Based 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.

2As of the end of the first quarter 2023 on March 31, 2023.

3Limit of one ACP benefit per household.

*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 

We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.

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