AT&T* adds a new cell site to expand 5G coverage and capacity in Jackson, helping residents, businesses and public safety on FirstNet® get more from their mobile devices.

A new site in Jackson boosts coverage along State Route 36 and High Falls Road.

“Reliable, high-speed connectivity is essential to daily life, economic growth and public safety. AT&T’s new cell site in Jackson will expand wireless service for residents and local businesses and strengthen communications for our first responders,” said Joe Brown, Jr., Chairman, Butts County Board of Commissioners. “We appreciate AT&T’s continued investment in Butts County and commitment to delivering modern connectivity to more Georgians.”

AT&T 5G brings fast, reliable and highly secure connectivity to more than 315 million people in over 26,900 cities and towns nationwide, including Jackson. This helps Georgia residents and businesses get the best possible experience over the AT&T network wherever they live, work and play.

These enhancements also support first responders and the extended public safety community on FirstNet, Built with AT&T – America’s public safety network – by bringing Band 14 spectrum to the area. Band 14 is nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the government specifically for FirstNet. We look at Band 14 as public safety’s VIP lane, delivering dedicated connectivity when needed When not in use by FirstNet subscribers, AT&T customers can enjoy Band 14’s added coverage and capacity.

Created by the U.S. Congress, FirstNet was shaped by the first responder community’s vision following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It is built with AT&T in public-private partnership with the FirstNet Authority – an independent authority within the federal government.

From 2020 to 2024, AT&T invested more than $16.9 billion in our wireless and wireline networks in Georgia to boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses.

“At AT&T, we know how important it is for our customers to stay connected. We are proud to invest in Butts County with the wireless infrastructure necessary to connect in today’s digital world,” said Brian Barfield, Regional Director of External Affairs, AT&T Georgia. “With expanded access to AT&T 5G, our customers will be able to experience better network connectivity that will help with virtual learning, business growth and connecting with one another.”

Learn more about how AT&T is supporting Georgia here. For more about the value FirstNet is bringing to public safety, visit FirstNet.com. For the latest on AT&T 5G, visit about.att.com/pages/5G.

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