Investing in our Communities
In Virginia, we invested more than $675 million in our network infrastructure from 2020-2022 to connect more people to greater possibility.
Cities and communities throughout Virginia are seeing the impacts of this investment, including:
- More than $100 million in the Hampton Roads area
- Nearly $100 million in the Richmond area
We know how important it is for our customers to stay connected through life’s defining moments, whether you’re celebrating or grieving, learning or working, creating or sharing, exploring the Shenandoah or Blue Ridge mountains or relaxing on the Tidewater beaches. 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 Network1, 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 Virginia.
- 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, such as airports, stadiums and venues, like our nationally recognized project in National Landing, making it the first 5G smart city at scale.
- And, we’re ramping up connectivity in targeted communities across the Commonwealth, like Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach.
- For less densely populated areas statewide, we’re expanding our 5G network so people there can have access to reliable, high-speed connectivity.
- 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 public safety agencies and organizations in communities across the Commonwealth.
- 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 900 sites across Virginia to provide public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it.
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 access, adoption and affordability.
- AT&T is participating in the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to help make broadband more affordable for millions of American households. In Virginia, eligible households can apply the federal benefit to AT&T wireless plans with data, such as PREPAID2 and Cricket Wireless.”
- We created AT&T Connected Learning to invest in digital inclusion, digital literacy and digital learning solutions to help today’s students and their families succeed wherever they learn – at home, in the community and in the classroom.
- In Virginia, we’ve held 38 digital literacy workshops and distributed 100 computers to students and their families as part of our commitment to help bridge the digital divide.
Good news is always great to share. Here are a few highlights from the last year in Virginia:
- October 17, 2023 | AT&T Expands 5G Network in Herndon and Fredericksburg: AT&T continues to expand its 5G network in communities throughout Virginia, giving residents, first responders, businesses and visitors a big boost in their wireless connectivity. A new site in Herndon adds coverage and capacity around Bennett Avenue and Herndon High School. In Fredericksburg, a new site improves coverage and capacity around Golden Oaks Drive and Elys Ford Road. And, a new site in Stafford improves coverage and capacity around Mine Road and Courthouse Road.
- August 29, 2023 | AT&T Expands 5G Network in Woodbridge: AT&T has expanded its 5G network in Virginia, giving residents, businesses and visitors a big boost in their wireless connectivity. A new site in Woodbridge will add coverage and capacity along Neabsco Road near Freedom High School and Northern Virginia Community College. These enhancements also bring Band 14 spectrum to the area. Band 14 is nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the government specifically for FirstNet®. We look at Band 14 as public safety’s VIP lane. In an emergency, this band – or lane – can be cleared and locked just for FirstNet subscribers. When not in use by FirstNet subscribers, AT&T customers can enjoy Band 14’s added coverage and capacity.
- August 8, 2023 | AT&T Expands 5G Network in Loudoun and Prince William Counties: AT&T continues to expand its 5G network in Virginia, giving residents, businesses and visitors a big boost in their wireless connectivity.
- A new site in Waterford, Loudoun County, will add coverage and capacity along Charles Town Pike in Paeonian Springs.
- A new site in Nokesville, Prince William County, improves coverage and capacity to areas around Route 28 and near the Nokesville Volunteer Fire Department.
- November 2022 | AT&T Foundation Contributes $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club in Lynchburg – AT&T Connects (attconnects.com)
- July 2022 | Connecting Virginia Students to Devices and Digital Learning – AT&T Connects (attconnects.com)
- June 2022 | AT&T Foundation Gives $25,000 Grant to Lifelong Learning Institute – AT&T Connects (attconnects.com)
- June 2022 | AT&T and Human I-T Donate 50 Laptops to Danville Nonprofit – AT&T Connects (attconnects.com)
- June 2022 | AT&T Foundation Grants $25,000 to Charles Houston Advisory Council in Alexandria – AT&T Connects (attconnects.com)
To keep up with all the latest updates from AT&T Virginnia, follow us on Twitter @ATTPublicPolicy, at virginia.att.com, and on LinkedIn.
1 Based 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.
2 Limit of one ACP benefit per household
*AT&T 5G requires compatible plan and device. 5G not available everywhere. 5G+ is offered in limited locations in specific cities. Wireless technology varies by device. Go to att.com/5Gforyou for 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.
*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.
