DALLAS, Oct. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Setting a new standard in
business networking with unparalleled fiber and 5G convergence in a
single device.
Key Takeaways:
- Market Leadership: In an industry-first move, AT&T
is leading the way in converged connectivity by offering a device
with AT&T Business Fiber and 5G wireless network
integration.
- Integrated Infrastructure: AT&T's converged solution
combines fiber and wireless capabilities, helping provide
continuous, reliable connectivity.
- Seamless Convergence: AT&T's integrated gateway
gives customers automatic failover to AT&T's fast wireless
network in a single-box solution in the rare case of an internet or
fiber outage.
What's the news?
Beginning early next year, AT&T's integrated gateway will be
available nationwide to select new AT&T Business Fiber
customers who order speeds of 1 Gbps or higher. This innovative
gateway is AT&T's first converged device for business
customers. It is designed to deliver lightning-fast fiber internet
and helps maintain seamless connectivity by using the wireless
network.
In the rare event of a fiber outage, this gateway automatically
switches to AT&T's 5G network where available and reverts to
fiber when service is restored.1 While other products on
the market offer cellular failover, AT&T's integrated gateway
is unique because it's the first to do so in a single device,
underscoring AT&T's commitment to keeping businesses
continuously connected.
Market rollout has occurred in the following
states: Arkansas,
California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma and Texas.
Why is this important?
For businesses, connectivity is paramount. Whether for a
customer service call or point-of-sales transaction, reliable
internet is essential to avoid issues like revenue loss, diminished
productivity and customer frustration. AT&T's integrated
gateway is designed to meet these demands by offering an
unparalleled convergence of wireless and fiber, helping to provide
a seamless connectivity experience. When faced with an internet
interruption, this gives businesses, especially those with a lean
team, an easy fix to keep running.
Who can use this?
AT&T's integrated gateway will be available to new AT&T
Business Fiber customers who order speeds of 1 Gbps or higher,
where applicable. For more information, new customers can visit
www.business.att.com/products/business-fiber-internet.html.
What are the key features?
- 5G-Capable Internet Device: In an industry-first move,
AT&T is offering the first device with AT&T Business Fiber
and 5G wireless network integration. This helps prevent business
disruptions and potential productivity and income loss due to
unexpected internet interruptions.
- 5G Wireless Connectivity: AT&T's 5G wireless
network, where available, offers superior speeds compared to other
multi-device and multi-network 4G/LTE backup solutions.
- Wi-Fi 6E Technology: This gateway comes equipped with
Wi-Fi 6E technology, providing faster speeds, lower latencies and
more reliable connections across a broader range of compatible
devices. This technology utilizes the newly opened 6GHz band,
offering more coverage and bandwidth.
- Automatic Failover and Recovery: This gateway
seamlessly switches to backup wireless connection in case of
primary internet failure and reverts to fiber when service is
restored. Power must be delivered to the gateway for the duration
of the fiber outage in order for this feature to work.
- Cost Efficiency: This mobility backup is cost-effective
compared to potential downtime costs and eliminates the need for
additional IT support.
- Single-Box Solution: This gateway integrates all
necessary components (fiber internet and 5G wireless capability)
into a single device making deployment easy across a
business.
"The introduction of our first-ever integrated device marks a
transformative step in defining the future of connectivity,"
said Mike Troiano, Senior Vice
President, Business Products, AT&T Business. "As technology
evolves and digital transformation accelerates, the need for
convergence is more critical than ever. We are leading the way with
the infrastructure across fiber broadband and wireless to keep our
small, medium and large business customers seamlessly connected.
AT&T's integrated gateway exemplifies our commitment to
innovation, enhancing our connectivity portfolio to meet their
current and future business needs, empowering them to grow, scale
and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape."
"AT&T has made significant investments in both its fiber
and mobile network services. Consequently, its decision to offer a
device that provides automatic failover in the rare event of a
fiber cut or if the network goes down is a logical step," said
Will Townsend, Principal Analyst,
Moor Insights & Strategy. "Internet backup for businesses
is not a new concept but automating it through hardware and
software consolidation is novel. Service-oriented businesses with
multiple locations are ideal candidates for this new AT&T
offering because they require predictable and consistent
connectivity to maximize revenue."
1 Limited availability in select areas. Coverage not
available everywhere. LTE coverage may be used depending on signal
availability at your address. See att.com/wirelesscoverage.
Wireless backup does not work in the event of a loss of power.
About AT&T
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and
neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater
possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G
wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate
to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc.
(NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can
learn more at investors.att.com.
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