1 Gigabit Connection Powered by AT&T Fiber Now Available in Chicago area at $70 per Month 

Ultra-fast 100% fiber internet from AT&T1 has spread quickly across Chicagoland since launching in April 2015. We now offer a 1 gigabit connection2 on our 100% fiber network powered by AT&T FiberSM to over 150,000 customer locations in the Chicago area.3

AT&T Internet 1000, our fastest speed tier on our 100% fiber network, is available for an everyday price of $70 a month.  AT&T Internet 100 is also available on the network for $60 a month. Customers may add our award-winning DIRECTV or U-verse TV service.

All current AT&T Internet 1000 and AT&T Internet 100 customers will automatically receive the new lower price within the next 1-2 billing cycles.

“This is an aggressive offer. Our enhanced price for the area comes at a time when other providers are doubling the price of their service or failing to meet their commitment to connect Chicago,” said Cheryl Choy, vice president, data and voice products at AT&T. “We’re offering the best integrated experience and ultra-fast internet for customers with AT&T Fiber.”

The Chicago area is one of 44 metros nationwide where our ultra-fast internet service is currently available. We plan to reach at least 67 metros with our fastest internet service.

We market our ultra-fast service to over 3 million locations nationwide. Over 500,000 of these locations include apartments and condo units. And we’re on track to meet the 12.5 million locations planned by mid-2019.

Ultra-fast 100% fiber internet, powered by AT&T Fiber, is available today to residents and small businesses in parts of over 25 different communities in 8 northern Illinois counties. These include:

  • Cook: Chicago, Des Plaines, Elgin, Norridge, Skokie, Oak Park
  • Dupage: Aurora
  • Grundy: Channahon
  • Kane: Aurora, Elgin, Hampshire, North Aurora, Pingree Grove, South Elgin
  • Kendall: Oswego, Plano, Yorkville
  • Lake: Mundelein, Volo
  • McHenry: Crystal Lake, Huntley, McHenry
  • Will: Aurora, Bolingbrook, Channahon, Joliet, Manhattan

AT&T Connected Communities manages service at nearly 30 multifamily properties in the Chicago metro area, such as Bowes Creek Townhomes and Wolf Point West.

What is AT&T Fiber?

The 100% fiber network under the AT&T Fiber umbrella brand lets customers choose from a wide range of internet speeds, all over an ultra-fast internet connection. This network is just one of the network technologies we plan to use to connect customers as a part of AT&T Fiber. 

What can I do with a service that starts with a 1 gig connection?

These internet speeds are 20x faster than the average cable customer.4 You can download 25 songs in 1 second or your favorite 90-minute HD movie in less than 34 seconds.5 Customers can enjoy our fastest upload and download speeds.

You can also instantly access and stream the latest online movies, music and games. These ultra-fast speeds let you seamlessly telecommute, video-conference, upload and download photos and videos, and connect faster to the cloud.

For more information on AT&T Fiber, visit att.com/getfiber. To find an apartment or condo on the 100% fiber network, visit att.com/apartments.

1 AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand name and not by AT&T Inc.

2 Internet speed claims represent maximum network service capability speeds. Actual customer speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Actual speeds vary based on factors including site traffic, content provider server capacity, internal network management factors, device capabilities and use of other AT&T services. For more information, go to: www.att.com/speed101.

3 Initial availability limited to select areas. May not be available in your area. Go to att.com/fibermap to see if you qualify.

4Available in select areas. 20x faster based on maximum download speed of AT&T Internet 1000 vs weighted average cable internet customers’ speed of major U.S. cable providers per the FCC 2015 Measuring Broadband America – Fixed Broadband Report. Actual speeds vary.

5Speed/Time examples are estimates.

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward Looking Statements:  Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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