U-verse with AT&T GigaPower Launches in Jacksonville, Fla.

JACKSONVILLE, FL — AT&T launched ultra-fast Internet service to residential and small business customers in parts of Jacksonville available through U-verse with AT&T GigaPower. Additionally, AT&T also plans to make service available in parts of St. Augustine in the first half of 2016.

U-verse with AT&T GigaPower is also available in multifamily properties and apartment complexes in the Jacksonville area, including Frassati Hall, Galleria at Cabana Club, Plummer’s Creek, SpyGlass and more. “Launching today is just one more milestone on the path to providing Jacksonville area consumers and small businesses access to life in the blazing fast lane,” said Joe York, president of AT&T Florida. “We are excited about keeping up that pace as we expand and enhance the AT&T GigaPower network to more locations.”

The high-speed Internet service is 99.9 percent reliable. It offers the fastest Wi-Fi signal with an upgraded home gateway using the latest technology. The new gateway connects more devices over Wi-Fi with faster speeds from nearly anywhere in the home or business. Customers who sign up for U-verse with AT&T GigaPower will also have access to award-winning U-verse TV and Voice services. New customers can watch and record up to six HD programs at the same time. AT&T GigaPower customers will also be able to record and store up to 900 hours of SD or 330 hours of HD programming.

AT&T U-verse App for Smartphones and Tablets
Customers can use the AT&T U-verse app on smartphones and tablets to watch more than 250 live TV channels in their home and more than 210 live TV channels while on the go. Customers can also stream video on demand, schedule DVR recordings and access other features from the U-verse app. Consumers in eligible areas can choose from single, double and triple play offers to ensure they have the right combination of services to fit their needs. The packages below include waivers of equipment, installation and activation fees.

The success of the first AT&T GigaPower market in Austin, Texas led to a major expansion beginning in 2014. AT&T is continuing to work with local leaders within the 21 state service area who are interested in expanding the availability of the 100 percent fiber-optic network to consumers and small businesses. U-verse with AT&T GigaPower is currently available in 18 metros, and AT&T has announced plans to offer service in parts of the St. Louis metro.

AT&T has invested in Florida communications networks, people and local communities for 135 years. Between 2012 through 2014, AT&T invested nearly $2.8 billion in its Florida wireless and wireline networks. AT&T employs more than 15,000 people across the state.