AT&T Expands Fiber Network in Hall County

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, July 26th, 2024

AT&T* Fiber is available to more than 3,400 residential and business locations in parts of Hall County. The expanded network will give more customers access to super-fast internet speeds up to 5-Gigs.1

“Reliable, high-speed internet is essential in today’s world, and we appreciate AT&T’s continued investment in critical infrastructure that will enhance the City of Gainesville’s economic environment and quality of life for our residents,” said Mayor Sam Couvillon, City of Gainesville. “With AT&T Fiber, our residents have the connectivity they need to access virtual learning, develop job skills and connect with one another.”

“We are proud of AT&T’s continued investment in the Flowery Branch community and how it is helping connect more residents and businesses,” said Mayor Ed Asbridge, City of Flowery Branch. “Expanded access to AT&T Fiber not only connects our community, but also serves as a catalyst for economic growth, community development and a brighter future for Flowery Branch.”

“For Hall County to remain competitive in a 21st century economy, access to fiber infrastructure is essential. AT&T’s continued investment in fiber infrastructure provides our county with the modern connectivity needed to meet the demands of today and prepare for the opportunities of the future,” said Tim Evans, Senior Vice President of Economic Development. “With AT&T Fiber, Hall County continues to be a vibrant economic region that drives innovation and attracts new businesses,”

“At the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, we strive to foster a thriving and vigorous business environment. AT&T’s expansion of fiber internet is a welcome investment and one that will connect our residents and businesses with the modern communications infrastructure they need to succeed,” said Kit Dunlap, President, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. “We appreciate AT&T’s continued investment in Hall County and its continued commitment to connecting our communities.”

These locations are part of the 40,000 customer locations across Hall County that currently have access to AT&T Fiber. Residents can find out when fiber is available in their neighborhood at att.com/notifyme.

This expansion complements the availability of AT&T Fiber availability at the Gainesville 85 Business Park and the Gateway Industrial Centre developments. 

“At AT&T, we are proud to invest in Hall County and we are continually expanding our fiber footprint and delivering ultra-fast internet that keeps Georgia residents and businesses connected,” said Brian Barfield, Regional Director of External Affairs, AT&T Georgia. “We are committed to investing in the modern, high-speed network infrastructure that drives innovation, connects businesses and creates more economic opportunities.”

AT&T Fiber delivers speeds of up to 5-Gigs1, giving customers consistently fast speeds2 paired with network reliability for their everyday needs. Customers can connect multiple devices, stream multiple entertainment sources, quickly upload content to social media and experience ultra-low lag for pro-level gaming – all at the same time. Residents and businesses can learn more about AT&T Fiber at fiber.att.com.

AT&T is committed to connecting more Americans to reliable, high-speed internet by offering a variety of flexible plans available at a great value. This includes Access from AT&T, which offers speeds up to 100Mbps for $30/month plus tax and fees.3

From 2019-2023, AT&T invested nearly $14.9 billion in its wireless and wireline networks in Georgia. That investment has increased reliability, coverage and overall performance for residents and businesses.

Limited availability in select areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go towww.att.com/speed101. 

Based on wired connection to gateway.

3 Access from AT&T is a low-cost program for home internet service to eligible limited income households For more info, visit att.com/access.