AT&T's 5G network is now available nationwide in the USA
24 July 2020, 01:12:44
AT&T's 5G network is now available nationwide in the USA for consumers and businesses.
Starting Aug. 7, the company adding 5G access to its AT&T Unlimited Starter wireless plan for consumers starting at $35/mo for 4 lines. This means access to the AT&T 5G network will come at no additional cost for customers on any of our AT&T Unlimited Starter, Extra, and Elite plans
Also starting Aug. 7, AT&T is adding 5G access to its AT&T Business Unlimited Web-Only and Starter plans. This means business customers with any of its AT&T Business Unlimited Web-Only, Starter, Performance, and Elite plans will have 5G access at no additional cost.
AT&T prepaid consumers looking for 5G service with no annual contract and no credit check have two options: 1) AT&T PREPAID customers can now purchase a 5G-enabled device at an AT&T store or activate an eligible 5G-enabled device on the Unlimited Plus plan. 2) On Aug. 21, Cricket Wireless customers will be able to activate 5G service on the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G.
"Just as our lives have shifted in the past few months, so has our expectation of wireless technology," said Jeff McElfresh, CEO of AT&T Communications. "With AT&T 5G reaching nationwide, our network is beginning the journey to transform connectivity as we know it by setting a new bar of breathtaking experiences and improved efficiency. Businesses, developers and consumers are already tapping into 5G's potential and we're thrilled for customers across the U.S. to experience it for themselves. It's an exciting time in technology."
"Our strategy of deploying 5G in both sub-6 (5G) and mmWave (5G+) spectrum bands will provide the best mix of speeds, latency and coverage that are needed to enable revolutionary new capabilities to fuel 5G experiences for consumers and businesses," said Chris Sambar, EVP of Technology Operations. "Our competitors are still working to provide that same mix, which for them could take months or even years. What we offer is available to consumers and businesses today, and we're not slowing down. As we have throughout our 144-year history, we'll continue to innovate and invest in our network to expand our 5G coverage to more consumers and businesses across the country."
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