AT&T Launches New '5G Evolution' Network In Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — AT&T customers in Indianapolis got a mid-week surprise as the company launched 5G Evolution in parts of the city in Wednesday. The 5G Evolution network brings faster wireless speeds for Indianapolis customers and those in select areas of Austin. It also brings an enhanced experience for network users and those with devices compatible with AT&T service.

The upgrade to 5G Evolution will now provide speeds twice as fast as AT&T's 4G LTE Network, the company said. These launch was announced in Indianapolis during an event with Marachel Knight, AT&T senior vice president, Wireless Network Architecture and Design, and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett.

AT&T plans to launch 5G Evolution in over 20 metro areas by the end of 2017. (For more local news and events, subscribe to free email news alerts and a daily newsletter for Indianapolis Patch).

Want to get in on the launch? Visit att.com/maps/store-locator for a list of nearby AT&T stores and more information on Wednesday's 5G Evolution announcement.

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