AT&T Expands 5G Internet Air Plan to 16 Cities, Offering High-Speed Wi-Fi to Homes
As smartphone carriers continue their relentless pursuit of making 5G technology available to all regions, AT&T has announced the expansion of its Internet Air plan. This initiative focuses on utilizing 5G technology to bring blazing-fast Wi-Fi directly into homes. With this expansion, the Internet Air plan will now encompass 16 additional cities, providing more households with access to high-speed internet services.
The 16 cities included in this expansion are Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon (Pennsylvania), Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Phoenix (Prescott), Chicago, Detroit, Flint-Saginaw-Bay City (Michigan), Hartford-New Haven (Connecticut), Minneapolis-St. Paul, Portland (Oregon), Salt Lake City, Seattle-Tacoma, and Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota, Florida).
Erin Scarborough, president of AT&T’s broadband and connectivity initiatives, stated, We’ve already rolled out AT&T Internet Air to existing copper-based customers with great success. As we begin to scale, we are hyper-focused on selecting locations with enough wireless coverage and capacity to deliver not only a great in-home experience but also maintain a top-notch wireless service for our existing mobile users.
The Internet Air plan utilizes the power of 5G infrastructure to offer high-speed Wi-Fi to homes. This means households can enjoy download speeds ranging from 40 to 140Mbps and upload speeds ranging from 5Mbps to 25Mbps. While these speeds may not match those provided by traditional fiber optic cables, the affordability of the plan, priced at just $55 per month, along with the elimination of overage fees, equipment charges, and binding contracts, makes it an appealing option for many.
Setting up the Internet Air plan is hassle-free, as users receive a combined modem/Wi-Fi router device along with a user-friendly app that assists with installation and subsequent management. This app not only helps users find the best placement for extenders but also optimizes network performance by suggesting relocating the router or extender if necessary. For homes requiring extended coverage, Wi-Fi extenders can be added at an additional cost of $10 per extender, up to a maximum of five.
It is important to note that AT&T is not the only contender in the race for 5G-powered home internet. Verizon offers a basic 5G home internet plan starting at $50 per month (with autopay) or $60 without, while T-Mobile provides a similar plan at the same price point.
With AT&T expanding its Internet Air plan to include these 16 cities, more households across the country will have the opportunity to access high-speed Wi-Fi through 5G technology. As the demand for fast and reliable internet continues to grow, it is encouraging to see companies like AT&T working towards bridging the digital divide and providing affordable options for consumers seeking quality internet services.
