The Latest on Expanding Connectivity in Nebraska

Dustin Blythe, Director of External Affairs – AT&T Iowa & Nebraska
May 24, 2022
Broadband Access and Affordability, Public Safety


The Latest on Expanding Connectivity in Nebraska

AT&T Investments Connect Communities

February 2, 2023 | AT& T Boosts Network Speeds for Bellevue: AT&T* customers and FirstNet® subscribers in the Bellevue area got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell tower in Bellevue to enhance mobile broadband coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service. This new site will provide enhanced coverage in the area of Harrison Street and S. 36th Street in Bellevue. Our investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices. Check out this article.

February 2, 2023 | AT&T Boosts Network Speeds for Seward Area: AT&T* customers and FirstNet® subscribers in the Seward area got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell tower just south of Seward to enhance mobile broadband coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service. This new site will provide enhanced coverage in the area of Interstate 80 between Seward and Goehner. Our investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices.

February 2, 2023 | AT&T Boosts Network Speeds for Syracuse Area: AT&T* customers and FirstNet® subscribers in the Syracuse area got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added a new cell tower just south of Syracuse to enhance mobile broadband coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service. This new site will provide enhance coverage in the area of S. 26th Road and L Road south of Syracuse. Our investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices.

In Nebraska, we’ve invested more than $175 million in our wireless and wireline networks from 2019-2021.

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®.

Supporting First Responders by Expanding the Nation’s Public Safety Network: FirstNet, Built with AT&T, is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband network built with and for America’s first responders. Today, we cover the entire state with FirstNet – helping to connect public safety agencies and organizations in more than 40 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.

Here are a few recent highlights of the enhancements we’ve made in Nebraska.  Each of these sites include LTE and HD Voice as well as Band 14 for first responders:

  • 5/10/2022 | New Site Build Northeast of Lincoln in Greenwood
  • 12/29/2021 | New Site Build in Bellevue near US 75 and Cornhusker Road
  • 12/21/2021 | New Site Build Southeast of Lincoln in Palmyra
  • 12/14/2021 | New Site Build Southwest of Omaha in Louisville.

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