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March 29, 2019

BREAKING NEWS: AT&T 5G Network First in the U.S. to Surpass 1 Gigabit Wireless Speeds

By: Igal Elbaz, SVP Wireless Technology

Today, we were the first carrier in the U.S. to reach mobile 5G speeds surpassing 1 gigabit per second.  We reached this milestone on our live 5G network in multiple cities using a commercial device, the NETGEAR® Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot.

This type of speed is equivalent to downloading a 2-hour HD movie in 20 seconds.  

We were the first carrier to make mobile 5G a reality in the U.S. in 2018 and today’s achievement is another example of our 5G leadership.

This is all part of our plan. We will continue to test and roll out the latest 5G technologies to our customers and they will continue to be the first to experience the latest and greatest versions of 5G.

 

*About AT&T Communications

We help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we innovate to improve lives. We have the best network according to America’s biggest test.** We’re building FirstNet just for first responders and creating next-generation mobile 5G. With DIRECTV and DIRECTV NOW, we deliver entertainment people love to talk about. Our smart, highly secure solutions serve over 3 million global businesses – nearly all of the Fortune 1000. And worldwide, our spirit of service drives employees to give back to their communities.

 

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