AT&T plans to connect homes, apartments and small business locations in parts of the Columbus area to our internet service with a 1 gigabit connection. At launch, locations eligible for service over our 100% fiber network will be able to access their favorite content over ultra-fast internet speeds.
 
We’ve already launched our ultra-fast internet service in parts of 29 of the nation’s largest metro areas, with plans to reach at least 67 metros. The ultra-fast service is now marketed to over 3 million eligible locations, of which over 500,000 include apartment and condo units. We’re on track to exceed the 12.5 million locations planned by mid-2019 as related to the DIRECTV merger.
 
“We are proud to add Columbus to our list of cities where we plan to bring our fastest internet speed available” said Terry Smith, director of external affairs, AT&T. “AT&T's ultra-fast internet speeds will open up more possibilities for our customers. They can enjoy doing the things they love online, with less frustration and in less time.”
 
"High-speed internet has quickly become a preferred way to access information and communicate, and AT&T continuously works to create and deploy new technologies, advancing seamless connectivity and enriched experiences, stated Representative Calvin Smyre, Columbus, Dean of the Georgia General Assembly. "I commend AT&T for its major investment in research and development."
 
Nearly 3 years ago, we successfully launched our 100% fiber network in our first metro area of Austin Texas. This launch led to a major expansion announcing plans in 2014 to deliver service in 25 major metros. Another push in 2015 further extended plans to at least 56 total metros.
 
We’ve also connected over 1 million incremental business customer locations to our fiber network since 2012.
 
AT&T has invested more than $5.5 billion in its wireless and wired networks in Georgia  between 2013 through 2015. These investments drive a wide range of upgrades to reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses.
 
What can I do with a service that starts with a 1 gig connection?

With internet speeds 20x faster than the average cable customer, you can download 25 songs in 1 second or your favorite 90-minute HD movie in less than 34 seconds. You can also instantly access the latest online movies, music and games, upload photos or videos, or connect faster to the cloud, virtual reality and more.