The Latest on Expanding Connectivity in Colorado

Roberta Robinette, President- AT&T Colorado
July 29, 2022
Broadband Access and Affordability, Public Safety


The Latest on Expanding Connectivity in Colorado

AT&T Investments Connect Communities

In Colorado, we invested more than $575 million in our wireless and wireline networks from 2019-2021.

Cities and communities throughout Colorado are impacted by this investment, including:

  • More than $375M in Denver, Aurora, and Broomfield.
  • More than $25M in Colorado Springs.

We know how important it is for our customers to stay connected. That’s why we’re focused on boosting network reliability and capacity as we expand our network nationwide. This helps residents get the best possible experience over the AT&T network where they live, work and play, as well as supporting first responders on FirstNet®.

We are also working closely with local communities and government leaders in Colorado to expand access to high-speed internet. By combining the resources of the government and private sector, together we can fast-track the closing of the digital divide regardless of income or zip code.

Committed to expanding connectivity, our investment focuses on all facets of the network—from 5G to FirstNet.

  • Unlocking the Power of 5G: AT&T is America’s Most Reliable 5G Network1. AT&T currently offers 3 flavors of 5G*, which helps enable the network to reach its full potential. Here’s how they work:
    • AT&T 5G using low-band spectrum offers fast speeds and reaches more than 277 million people in more than 18,000 cities and towns in the U.S.
    • AT&T 5G+ recently introduced mid-band spectrum in limited parts of 8 metros. This spectrum sits between our other 2 bands, providing a combination of ultra-fast speeds and wide geographic coverage.
    • AT&T 5G+ using high-band (millimeter wave) spectrum delivers super-fast speeds and unprecedented performances in high traffic areas including parts of more than 45 cities and 40 stadiums and venues including Denver’s Ball Arena and Jacksonville, Colorado.
  • FirstNet, Built with AT&T Grows Coverage by 50% in Colorado: FirstNet, Built with AT&T, is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband network built with and for America’s first responders. Since launching FirstNet, we’ve nearly doubled our coverage area -or- grown our coverage area by more than 50% in Colorado– helping to connect public safety agencies and organizations in more than 110 communities across the state. It provides America’s first responders and the extended public safety community with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it. FirstNet includes unique benefits 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.

And with Band 14 deployed nationwide, Colorado first responders in communities such as Colorado Springs, Denver, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland, Glenwood Canyon, Greeley, Logan and Pueblo are currently benefitting from the truly dedicated coverage and capacity it provides when they need it.


1 AT&T awarded Best Network by GWS OneScore 2021. GWS conducts paid drive tests for AT&T and uses the data in its OneScore analysis. AT&T 5G requires compatible plan and device. 5G not available everywhere. Go to att.com/5Gforyou for details.

* To experience AT&T 5G+, you’ll need to be in a 5G+ coverage area, have a 5G+ capable device, and be on one of our plans that include 5G and 5G+ access at no extra charge. See att.com/unlimited for more 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.

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