AT&T has a history of 139 years that goes all the way back to the invention of the telephone itself. The company’s first name was The Bell Telephone, which was founded by the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell in 1879.
Everyone has probably something about the story of Ma Bell and Baby Bells, so let’s skip forward to the present day.
AT&T currently offers ultra-fast fiber and DSL connections at competitive prices. If fiber optic is available in your area, AT&T Internet can provide you with a 1000 Mbps connection. Such speed makes almost everything instantaneous, allowing you to download gigabytes worth of data in seconds.
However, this only scratches the surface, as AT&T is always experimenting with new technologies. Right now, it is developing a new high-speed internet technology that uses pre-existing power lines. But more on that later.
DSL Internet Services
DSL is one of the most common broadband connections, which AT&T provides to the majority of its 71.3 million customers. Its speed goes from 5 Mbps to 100 Mbps, depending on the tier.
At its core, AT&T’s DSL connection handles just about everything an internet user can throw at it. It’s well-suited for gaming too since its latency is only 28.12ms.
Fiber Internet Services
One of AT&T’s strong suits is its ultra-fast fiber internet plans. Even though fiber-optic network has only reached a select number of cities in the contiguous USA, those who can access it love this service. It’s simply one of the fastest and most affordable internet services in the country.
In reality its speed only goes up to 940 Mbps instead of 1000Mbps, but the difference is almost impossible to notice. It will still let you accomplish things at never before seen speeds.
For example, you can download 1GB of data in 9 seconds or entire movie in less than 30 seconds. Its upload speed is also stunning. It takes less than a second to upload 10 images and 2 seconds to upload 4 minutes of HD video.
You can check out whether it’s available where you live at AT&T’s website.
Wireless Internet
You can bring a powerful wireless connection with you anywhere you go by using AT&T’s 4G LTE mobile service. It allows you to connect phones, tablets, and computers and enjoy high-speed internet connection. Furthermore, it also supports unlimited phone calls nationwide. It’s reliable at all times, making it the perfect investment for people who do a lot of traveling.
Web Hosting Services
A lesser known fact about AT&T is that it also offers web hosting. However, it’s not one of their flagship services and there are plenty of other competitors to choose from. Nonetheless, AT&T’s pricing is on par with others in this sector too.
This shows just how diverse AT&T’s approach to business really is. The company even sweetens the deal by offering web design and online marketing services too. AT&T has come up with a range of services that covers everything you need to establish a powerful online presence.
Connected Car
AT&T makes its already robust wireless services even better by enabling you to turn your car into a Wi-Fi Hotspot. The company works together with 20 different car brands to make this possible. If your car is a 2015 model or newer, there’s a good chance you’ll be able use it.
But constant internet access is only one amazing feature of this product, as it also enables the following:
- Advanced Diagnostics – Your car generates thousands of different data points that can be used to predict any issues that might occur.
- Family Tracker – Track a young driver in the family and receive a notification if he or she travels beyond the predetermined boundaries.
- Remote Services – Use these to detect your car in a parking lot or start it remotely, and access climate control to warm it up or cool it down.
- Automotive Apps – You can download specialized automotive software that can improve your driving experience.
- Telematics – Your car will have advanced security features such as automatic crash notifications, roadside assistance and vehicle tracking.
Project AirGig Technology
AT&T has officially started to experiment with a new technology that uses pre-existing power lines for expanding their internet services. The idea is to use this in suburbs where electric poles would replace expensive cell towers.
This trial is happening in Georgia, but the exact location is unknown. However, AT&T did disclose its aim to deliver internet speeds of one gigabit per second. This is achieved via sending high-frequency airwaves along power lines. It uses a plastic antennas for capturing these airwaves, which would take a trained professional less than 10 minutes to install.
It’s uncertain when this technology will become practical. In any event, the above is only a sample of AT&T’s technologies. The company incurs around $1.5 billion in R&D expense every year.