Investing in our Communities
In Delaware, we invested more than $90 million in our network infrastructure from 2019-2023 to connect more people to greater possibility.
Cities and communities throughout Delaware are seeing the impacts of this investment, including:
- More than $15 million in Dover, DE
We understand how a connection can make the difference. That’s why our mission is to bring connectivity to everyone, no matter where they live or where they come from. We’re working to not only boost network reliability and capacity but also expand broadband nationwide to help bridge the digital divide.
Committed to expanding connectivity, our investment focuses on all facets of the network —including fiber, 5G and FirstNet®, Built with AT&T.
- Unlocking the Power of 5G: From rural communities to urban areas, our overall wireless voice and data network covers more than 99% of all Americans, including Delaware. Our 5G network today reaches more than 295 million people in more than 24,500 cities and towns across the U.S. with our mid-band spectrum available nationwide, covering more than 210 million people.
- 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, like airports, stadiums and venues.
- Our 5G network is available in cities such as Wilmington.
- Giving First Responders the Reliable Connectivity they Need: As America’s public safety communication partner, we are expanding and enhancing FirstNet to give the public safety community better access to their network. Setting the stage for first responder innovation over the next 10 years, the FirstNet Authority announced a series of strategic investments totaling more than $8 billion for FirstNet. The latest network investment of $6.3 billion will enable AT&T to deliver a standalone FirstNet 5G core, provide always-on priority and preemption for FirstNet users across all AT&T 5G commercial spectrum bands and build 1,000 new FirstNet sites across the country over the next two years.
- In Delaware, we’re connecting public safety agencies, first responders, and organizations in more than 30 cities across the state, including Dover, Wilmington and more.
- We’ve rolled out Band 14 for nearly 200 sites across Delaware to provide public safety with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it.
And, we’re not just investing in our network, we’re also investing in our communities. AT&T recently announced it’s committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company’s total commitment to $5 billion since 2021.
Good news is always great to share. Here are some highlights from the last year in Delaware:
February 2024: New FirstNet Site in Cape Henlopen Park Gives Public Safety Connectivity Boost
Delaware Boy & Girls Clubs Get Digital Literacy Boost: For students of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, a new summer-reading program is on the way for students in grades 1-4, using the BookNook digital platform, to improve their reading skills and levels. To help make that happen, a $10,000 AT&T contribution was announced during a special event at the Club in Delaware that was attended by state and local officials, Boys & Girls Club staff and students, and representatives from AT&T. The contribution is aimed at helping improve reading and digital literacy skills of children in Smyrna and Clayton. Read more.
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