Wireless network investment in the Washington area reached almost $775 million from 2007 and capital of over $1.1 billion has been invested by AT&T in its wireless and wireline broadband networks in Washington between 2007 and 2009 according to a recent announcement from the telecoms provider.
When compared to its 2009 investments AT&T expects to increase its capital investment in its wireless and wireline networks throughout the company by about 5 to 10 percent in 2010, which will bring its total investment to between $18 billion to $19 billion.
Improvements to the wireless and backhaul network that are related to AT&T’s wireless network are expected to account for an extra $2 billion in the total capital expenditure. The new legislative and regulatory decisions regarding the telecoms sector will still be sensitive to any investments and this will significantly affect the planned investment from AT&T.
The state president of external affairs for AT&T Washington, Dan Youmans said “These investments in smart networks are enabling the innovation of today and tomorrow that will enhance economic growth and stimulate jobs. We commend the work of our state leaders who are creating a positive economic environment that provides opportunities for companies to continue to invest aggressively in Washington.”
A huge amount of investment is required into infrastructure to support the huge level of growth in Internet usage, although this has been of great benefit to many customers. A policy that provides companies with the ability to both compete and to cater for the increasing demand from customers by offering a range of innovative services is thanks to the huge amount of investment that has been put into both jobs and infrastructure. A national broadband plan that allows for the adoption of broadband and a promise of broadband access to every person in the US by 2014 is being supported by AT&T who is now working closely with the policy makers.
Source – PR-Canada