Broadband
Extending broadband services to more Americans will create jobs, lead to the development of new, innovative products and fuel economic growth. It will connect more Americans to educational and employment opportunities and open the door to better, less expensive health care. And, it will cut energy consumption and reduce environmental damage.
AT&T stands ready to assist in the important goal of furthering broadband deployment and adoption. We're investing billions of dollars to build advanced broadband networks — both wired and wireless — that will create jobs, fuel economic growth and make affordable broadband services available to more people. Underscoring that commitment, we joined with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), and many others, in calling for a comprehensive National Broadband Strategy.
We recently completed deployment of the world's largest, fastest backbone technology available today — 40-gigabit per second, which will dramatically expand capacity to handle the ever-growing demand for bandwidth. We are also delivering the nation's fastest 3G connectivity, with 4G LTE just around the corner. In addition, we have the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with nearly 20,000 hot spots at locations including Starbucks, airports and hotels.
The Internet is Working
July 8, 2010
Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC — The power of an open Internet is spurring innovation, creating jobs and fueling America's economic recovery.
AT&T Comments on Data Roaming
June 14, 2010
Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC — AT&T's comments to the FCC in the response to the NOI in the matter of the reexamination of roaming obligations of commercial mobile radio service providers and other providers of mobile data services.
AT&T Statement on Updating Communications Act
May 24, 2010
Washington, D.C.
Today, House and Senate Commerce Committee Chairmen John Rockefeller, Henry Waxman, John Kerry, and Rick Boucher announced plans to update the Communications Act.
AT&T Response to the Internet Protection, Investment, and Innovation Act
May 11, 2010
Washington, D.C.
The following statement may be attributed to Tim McKone, AT&T Executive Vice President-Federal Relations.
AT&T Reply Comments on FCC Open Internet Rulemaking
April 26, 2010
Washington, D.C.
After launching two separate "net neutrality" proceedings, asking scores of questions, and receiving thousands of comments, the Commission has now accumulated a record conclusively demonstrating that the broadband Internet is healthier and more diverse today than it has ever been.
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AT&T Comments on Form 477 Broadband Data Access Request
April 19, 2010
Washington, D.C.
AT&T Inc. and its affiliated companies respectfully submit the following comments on the Letter from Free Press seeking access to the FCC’s Form 477 broadband data.
AT&T Filing on Comcast v. FCC Decision and National Broadband Plan
April 12, 2010
AT&T today filed a letter with the FCC that provides a roadmap for how the FCC can use its existing authority to shift Universal Service funds to support the goals of the National Broadband Plan.
AT&T Statement on the Comcast v. FCC Decision
April 6, 2010
Washington, D.C.
Today, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion on the Comcast v FCC case. The following statement may be attributed to Jim Cicconi, AT&T senior executive vice president of External and Legislative Affairs:
"AT&T made a commitment to abide by the FCC's Open Internet Principles when they were first formulated in 2005, and we will continue to do so. Those facts have not been changed by today's action by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. AT&T supports an open Internet. That is what our customers count on us to deliver, and we will not disappoint them."
AT&T Statement on National Broadband Plan and FCC’s Request for Additional Time
January 7, 2009
Washington, D.C.
The FCC has requested from Congress an additional 30 days to submit a national broadband plan. The following statement may be attributed to AT&T’s Senior Vice President-Federal Regulatory Robert Quinn.
AT&T Statement on Special Access (PDF)
November 4, 2009
Washington, D.C.
AT&T today filed a letter with the FCC to reiterate its opposition to special access re-regulation, and to provide new evidence countering claims that ILEC special access rates are too high.
AT&T Filing Outlines Path to 100 Percent Broadband
July 22, 2009
Washington, D.C.
AT&T filed additional comments before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) outlining a path and specific recommendations to increase broadband adoption and expand broadband access for every American. The following statement may be attributed to AT&T’s Senior Vice President-Federal Regulatory Robert Quinn:
AT&T Letter to the FCC on Broadband Investment
June 22, 2009
Congress, the Obama Administration and the Commission have established as a national priority nothing less than the ubiquitous deployment of broadband facilities and services to every American. Broadband investment is critical to economic growth and recovery, not only through the creation and preservation of jobs in the telecommunications sector, but also by amplifying the benefits of investment in other sectors through improvements in efficiency and productivity, as well as through development of new and improved broadband-related products and services. Broadband investment, for example, can enable remote health care applications, and expand access to and improve the quality of the healthcare system. It also can enable the transportation system to run more smoothly and efficiently, deliver new efficiencies to the electric grid, connect students to expanded educational resources, increase access to and the effectiveness of government, and provide new work options that cut down on the need to travel and commute to work, thereby reducing emissions and the costs associated with maintaining our transportation infrastructure. In short, broadband offers myriad benefits that will enchance our lives in many different way. Encouraging deployment of broadband infrastructure capable of handling the high bandwidth demands of next generation devices is essential to ensure that all Americans will have access to the broad array of services and applications that only can be provided over higher speed broadband connections.
AT&T Statement Regarding Broadband Pricing Models
June 17, 2009
“There is no question that the Internet continues to experience extraordinary growth as it increasingly becomes a vehicle not just for email and web sites but also for photos, video, movie distribution, VoIP and video games.
AT&T Backs 100 Percent Broadband by February 2014
June 8, 2009
The Internet has the ability to transform our society, our economy, and our way of life. To realize its full potential the Internet must be universal, in that it must be available and affordable to consumers everywhere. The Internet also must be open, in that the Internet ecosystem must enable consumers to exchange ideas and communicate freely, give them freedom to access the lawful applications and content they want to use, and afford them the ability to choose and assemble packages of services and equipment that meet their needs. The Internet must respect privacy, so that consumers are in control of how, when, and by whom their private information is used. And the Internet must be safe, so that networks and services are protected from harm and consumers are secure when they go online.
Comments to NTIA-RUS on the BTOP
April 13, 2009
Background - On February 17, 2009, the President signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The Act requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), in consultation with the FCC, to establish the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) to accelerate broadband deployment and adoption. The Act provides a total budget of $4.7 billion to NTIA to implement BTOP. The Act also authorizes the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to distribute $2.5 billion in grants, loans and loan guarantees for the deployment and construction of broadband systems in rural communities under the existing RUS Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband loan and grant programs.
AT&T Statement on a National Broadband Plan
April 8, 2009
Background — The FCC today issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) to kick off its inquiry, as directed by Congress, into a national broadband plan to promote deployment and adoption of broadband. The FCC report is to be completed for Congress by February 2010. Please attribute the following statement to AT&T's Senior Vice-President of Federal Regulatory, Robert Quinn:
"We have long recognized that broadband is not an end in itself, but a means to help address a host of fundamental challenges our nation faces, including job creation, health care, energy, the environment, public safety, and education. That is why we support this initiative to develop a national broadband strategy that is comprehensive, forward-looking and inclusive.
AT&T TO INVEST MORE THAN $17 BILLION IN 2009 TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH
March 10, 2009
Wireless and Wired Broadband Investment Will Expand Service Coverage, Capacity, Quality
WASHINGTON, D.C.— For more than a decade, the expansion of wireless and wired broadband connectivity has transformed how we work and live, fostered dramatic new business opportunity and driven economic growth. The demand for connectivity remains strong and AT&T* continues to invest billions in its wireless and wired broadband networks to expand this critical platform for growth.
AT&T U-Verse High Speed Internet Max 18
November 6, 2008 8:23 PM
AT&T CUSTOMERS CONNECT FASTER WITH NEW 18 MBPS U-VERSE HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE
AT&T Offers More Speed, More Choices With Its Fastest Broadband Service Ever
DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2008 — For millions of consumers with a need for more speed, the broadband choices just got better. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced it will launch AT&T U-verseSM High Speed Internet Max 18 on Nov. 9, offering speeds of up to 18 Mbps downstream. Exclusively available for AT&T U-verse TV customers, Max 18 is the fastest high speed Internet package available from the nation's leading provider of broadband services.
AT&T Letter to FCC on Developing a Unified Intercarrier Compensation Regime
October 23, 2008 8:59 PM
Dear Ms. Dortch:
More than six years ago the Commission initiated this proceeding to reform existing intercarrier compensation rules. Since then thousands of pages of comments, reply comments, and ex parte letters addressing comprehensive reform have been filed with the Commission. During the intervening years, AT&T has worked tirelessly with regulators and other industry members to identify issues and find agreement on how to address them.
AT&T Supports ICC Reform Statement
October 23, 2008 2:46 PM
Background - We filed at the Federal Communications Commission today a letter on the pending proposal to reform the existing intercarrier compensation rules. In the letter, we urge the FCC to adopt the order under consideration, subject to minor modifications. Attribute the following statement to an AT&T spokesman:
Legislation to Target Broadband Deployment Passes Congress
October 2, 2008 10:34 AM
AT&T Applauds Effort to Bring the Benefits of Broadband to All Americans
Background - Congress passed bipartisan legislation, the "Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008," aimed at targeting broadband deployment in unserved areas and improving consumer adoption rates. The legislation now goes to the White House for the President's signature. Attribute the following statement to AT&T's Executive Vice President-Federal Relations Tim McKone:
"Broadband networks create economic development, more jobs and improved health care and educational opportunities for communities. This important legislation will help in our nation's efforts — both public and private sectors and federal and state initiatives — to bring these benefits to all Americans.
"We congratulate both the Senate and House for passing the bipartisan legislation and we will continue to work with Congressional leaders to achieve the goal of universal broadband deployment."
AT&T Statement on FCC Comcast/Bit Torrent Ruling
August 1, 2008 2:58 PM
Background - Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruled that Comcast, in its treatment of certain P2P applications, violated the FCC's national internet policy principles. The FCC's principles seek to encourage broadband deployment to all areas of the country and to preserve the open Internet, including promoting competition among network providers, application and service providers, and content providers. Please attribute the following statement to Jim Cicconi, senior executive vice president of External and Legislative Affairs:
FCC Testimony
July 21, 2008 4:40 PM
ROBERT W. QUINN, JR.
AT&T
Senior Vice President-Federal Regulatory
Public En Banc Hearing at Carnegie Mellon University
On Broadband and the Digital Future
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
I would like first to thank Chairman Martin and the Commission for inviting AT&T to testify at today's hearing on Broadband and the Digital Future. We are in the midst of an unprecedented transition from the era of narrowband analog voice communications, to an era of broadband digital communications that include voice, video and data. Indeed, from where we sit, we are far enough along in this transition to say that today's hearing is actually about the Broadband and Digital Present as well as its Future.
AT&T Statement on FCC Broadband Data Collection R&O
June 13, 2008 6:49 PM
"Consumer broadband usage is exploding, and AT&T is investing billions of dollars each year to keep pace with demand trends to deliver a quality broadband experience to consumers. AT&T added over two million new broadband subscribers to its wireline service last year, and today we are building the most advanced Internet backbone in the U.S. and increasing our Internet access speeds for our U-verse Internet access service. These facts certainly support the Commission's conclusion in the section 706 Report to Congress that advanced telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely fashion."
"We look forward to reviewing the details of today's broadband data collection item. Expanding the data collection process by requiring carriers to report data at the census tract level will provide the Commission with a wealth of demographic data with which to analyze broadband deployment trends in the United States. With these new 21st century reporting obligations and the additional reporting obligations that have been put forth in the FNPRM the Commission should now move to eliminate the 20th century era ARMIS reporting obligations that are not designed for the vibrantly competitive telecommunications market of today."
— The preceding statement can be attributed to an AT&T Spokesperson
AT&T's Response to the House Mark up of the Broadband Mapping Bill
May 27, 2008 6:57 PM
"Congress is to be congratulated for the bipartisan effort associated with working through the complexities of the broadband mapping bill. Access to broadband for all Americans regardless of where they live should be our goal. That's why AT&T is committed to ensuring that its customers have access to broadband and the full range of opportunities it provides. We look forward to being part of the discussion about the best ways to expand broadband, create competition, and ensure that consumers benefit."
— Tim McKone, AT&T Executive Vice President - Federal Relations
Statement on Comcast/BitTorrent Hearing
April 17, 2008 11:15 PM
"We have filed comments at the FCC explaining our views on what we consider to be reasonable network management. We are also happy to participate in any forum discussing the FCC's broadband principles, which AT&T strongly supports and abides by."
"However, this hearing pertained mostly to the Comcast/BitTorrent matter and to that company's practices about which we have no firsthand knowledge. Furthermore, we have consistently made clear that we do not use TCP resets to manage network congestion."
— The preceding statement can be attributed to an AT&T Spokesperson
Statement on FCC's Requirements for Broadband Deployment Data
March 19, 2008 6:43 PM
"AT&T is committed to ensuring that all consumers, including those in rural and other underserved areas, have access to broadband and the full range of consumer benefits, economic development and job growth it provides.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today refined the requirements for broadband deployment data it collects and released its latest report on the availability of broadband.
"Consumer broadband usage is exploding, and AT&T is investing billions of dollars each year to keep pace with demand trends to deliver a quality broadband experience to consumers. AT&T added over two million new broadband subscribers to its wireline service last year, and today we are building the most advanced Internet backbone in the U.S. and increasing our Internet access speeds for our U-verse Internet access service.
"We look forward to reviewing the details of today's data collection item and are hopeful that it reflects a careful balance between the goals of serving appropriate regulatory purposes and assuring that it does not burden the further deployment of broadband, inhibit competition, or hamper the investments occurring in multiple broadband networks."
— Robert Quinn, Senior VP - Federal Regulatory
AT&T Statement on Broadband Network Management Practices
February 25, 2008 11:19 PM
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today conducted a public hearing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on broadband network management practices. The policy framework for these practices is enshrined in the FCC's open Internet policy statement, which was enacted in August 2005 to encourage broadband deployment and to preserve the open and interconnected nature of the Internet.
"AT&T has long supported the FCC's open Internet principles and believes the authority of the FCC to uphold and safeguard these principles is best conducted on a case-by-case review of the specific facts.
"While the particulars regarding the allegations against Comcast are not public, it is clear that broadband providers have a responsibility to appropriately manage network congestion so that all consumers can access lawful content over high-quality broadband connections at affordable rates consistent with the FCC's principles.
"Today's FCC hearing made clear that even as AT&T and other network providers are investing billions of dollars in bigger and smarter broadband pipes, legitimate network management practices are also necessary to ensure the escalating network congestion does not unfairly usurp broadband capacity to frustrate and slow down the online experience of the overwhelming majority of Internet users.
"Network management practices are as complex and dynamic as the Internet itself. Every hour of every day, network engineers must devise creative solutions to new problems, ranging from unexpected equipment failures and spikes in bandwidth demand, to the proliferation of viruses, worms, spyware, denial-of-service attacks, and other threats to network security.
"A government ban on valid network-management practices would lower service quality for all customers, increase prices for the vast majority of consumers, and dampen investment incentives to bring broadband lines to rural and underserved areas. That type of elitist public policy would be wholly inconsistent with Communication Act's stated purpose of ensuring affordable broadband services for all Americans."
— Robert Quinn, AT&T's Senior Vice President - Federal Regulatory
AT&T's Response to the House Mark Up of the Broadband Mapping Bill
October 30, 2007 11:23 PM
"Congress is to be congratulated for the bipartisan effort associated with working through the complexities of the broadband mapping bill. Access to broadband for all Americans regardless of where they live should be our goal. That's why AT&T is committed to ensuring that its customers have access to broadband and the full range of opportunities it provides. We look forward to being part of the discussion about the best ways to expand broadband, create competition, and ensure that consumers benefit."
—Tim McKone, AT&T Executive Vice President - Federal Relations
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