AT&T has integrated all cell sites in the Unicel network with its existing nationwide wireless network. This development is said to pave the way for future network enhancements across the territory.
The company’s wireless network in New York State is monitored at its Global Network Operations Center. The company claimed that this facility manages all of the company’s voice and data traffic and provides visibility into network performance, allowing the company to maintain its infrastructure, analyse network performance and ensure network capacity to meet customer demand.
AT&T’s acquired Unicel wireless network assets in Clinton, Franklin, Essex, Hamilton and Fulton Counties – as well as those in the state of Vermont – are now integrated into the company’s network.
The company said that since it has closed its acquisition of Unicel’s Vermont assets in December 2008, it has added ten new cell sites, bringing coverage to customers in Rochester, Wilmington, Lincoln, Williston, Cuttingsville, Essex Junction, Springfield, Westfield, Fairfield and Enosburg Falls. Three additional cell sites are planned for later this year in Plainfield, Poultney and Eden.
Jay Summerson vice president of external affairs at AT&T New York, said: While this investment represents a significant milestone, we are committed to bringing expanded wireless coverage to our New York State customers. Our ongoing investments in the state will help us ensure that New Yorkers have access to the wireless services that help drive economic growth.
AT&T is reportedly moving ahead with plans to launch its 3G mobile broadband network in Vermont later this year, bringing wireless connectivity to communities including Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, St. Albans, Hartford, Ludlow, Brownsville, Windsor, Vernon, White River Junction, West Wardsboro, Jamaica, Brattleboro, West Townshend, West Dover, Jeffersonville, Barre, Waitsfield, Essex Junction, South Burlington, Colchester, Williston, Winooski, Warren, Stowe, Killington, Northfield, Montgomery Center, Bennington, Middlebury and Pownal.
