What’s the news? AT&T* has expanded its 5G network in Colquitt County, giving residents, businesses and visitors a big boost in their wireless connectivity. We’ve added several new cell towers to enhance the area’s coverage and capacity, and help customers unlock the power of America’s Most Reliable 5G Network[1]. 

Among other benefits, these new cell towers will provide better coverage and speeds along Highway 111 and along Highway 37 southwest and west of Moultrie. 

Why is this important? We know how important it is for our customers to stay connected. And AT&T 5G brings fast, reliable and secure connectivity to more than 295 million people in over 24,500 cities and towns nationwide, which now includes Moultrie and Hartsfield. This helps Georgia residents and businesses get the best possible experience over the AT&T network wherever they live, work and play. And it’s giving first responders on FirstNet – America’s public safety network – access to always-on, 24-hours-a-day priority and preemption across voice and data.

These enhancements also bring Band 14 spectrum to the area. Band 14 is nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the government specifically for FirstNet®. We look at Band 14 as public safety’s VIP lane. In an emergency, this band – or lane – can be cleared and locked just for FirstNet subscribers. When not in use by FirstNet subscribers, AT&T customers can enjoy Band 14’s added coverage and capacity.

Our commitment to Georgia Communities: From 2020 to 2022, we invested more than $5.3 billion in our wireless and wired networks in Georgia. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and their businesses.

What is FirstNet? FirstNet is the only nationwide, high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community. It is built with AT&T in public-private partnership with the federal government. The FirstNet network is providing first responders with truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it, unique benefits like always-on priority and preemption, and high-quality Band 14 spectrum. These advanced capabilities help fire, EMS, EMA, law enforcement, and 9-1-1 personnel save lives and protect communities.

What people are saying: 

Representative Chas Cannon

Georgia House of Representatives, District 172

“AT&T’s continued investment in wireless infrastructure in Colquitt County is an important step in helping close the digital divide in rural Georgia. With enhanced wireless connectivity, Colquitt County residents, students, farmers and businesses have greater access to the connectivity they need to compete in today’s 21st century economy.”   

Senator Sam Watson

Georgia State Senate, District 11

“In today’s world, access to reliable connectivity is essential in everything we do. It’s how our students access virtual learning, how our public safety officials respond to emergencies and how we attract and retain business. We appreciate AT&T’s continued investment in Colquitt County.”

Gary Sanchez

Regional Director of External Affairs, AT&T

“At AT&T, we know how important it is for our customers to stay connected. We are proud to invest in Colquitt County with wireless infrastructure necessary to connect in today’s digital world. With enhanced wireless coverage, our customers will be able to experience better network connectivity that will help with virtual learning, responding to emergencies and connecting with one another.” 

Where can I find more information? Go here to learn more about how AT&T is supporting Georgia. For more about the value FirstNet is bringing to public safety, check out FirstNet.com.