AT&T Invests More Than $750 Million Over 3-Year Period to Enhance Local Networks in San Diego Area

AT&T has invested more than $750 million in San Diego wireless and wired networks during 2013-2015. These investments drive upgrades to enhance reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. They also enhance critical services that support public safety and first responders.

In 2015, AT&T made 9 wireless network upgrades in the San Diego area, adding 7 new cell sites and 2 new network capacity upgrades, and expanding the reach of its network.

AT&T's Regional Vice President of External Affairs, Ignacio De La Torre, said, “We’re committed to providing our customers fast, reliable, highly secure connectivity to the Internet almost anywhere, at any moment and from almost any device. AT&T’s continued investment in the San Diego area brings a host of new, innovative opportunities for residents and businesses to connect with each other and their customers.”

The AT&T LTE network covers 365 million people in North America. In 2015, AT&T made 4G LTE cell site enhancements throughout San Diego County to improve coverage for area residents and businesses.

“The San Diego region continues to be a growing hub for innovation companies, and the success of our entrepreneurs relies on a cutting-edge digital communications network,” said Greg McKee, President and Chief Executive Officer, CONNECT. “AT&T continues to invest in advanced communications infrastructure. Not only will this enable our region to have the best possible network, it ensures the region can remain competitive and helps keep these great companies and high-tech jobs here.”