AT&T has added a new cell site to enhance Dalton’s 5G wireless coverage and capacity. Now, residents, businesses, and public safety on FirstNet® can get the most out of their mobile devices. 

The new site in Dalton boosts coverage along I-75 near the Carbondale Business Park. 

“We appreciate AT&T’s continued investment in Whitfield County by expanding its 5G network infrastructure. Reliable, high-speed connectivity is essential for our residents, businesses and first responders.  This expansion will be an asset to our community,” said Jevin Jensen, Chairman, Whitfield County Board of Commissioners. “In particular, it will provide employees and businesses at the Carbondale Business Park with enhanced wireless connectivity and coverage so they can continue to innovate and operate more efficiently.”

“In today’s economy, access to high-speed internet is key to attracting new businesses and supporting our existing industries. AT&T’s investment in Whitfield County is helping connect more residents and businesses with the modern network infrastructure they to need thrive,” said Robert Sivick, County Administrator, Whitfield County. “We appreciate AT&T’s commitment to closing the digital divide and helping Whitfield County residents, small businesses and first responders stay connected.” 

AT&T 5G brings fast, reliable and highly secure connectivity to more than 310 million people in over 26,100 cities and towns nationwide, including Dalton. 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. This new site brings 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 truly dedicated connectivity when needed. When not in use by FirstNet subscribers, AT&T customers can enjoy Band 14’s added coverage and capacity.

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

From 2019 to 2023, AT&T invested nearly $14.9 billion in our wireless and wireline networks in Georgia. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and their businesses.

Go here to learn more about how AT&T is supporting Georgia. For more about the value FirstNet is bringing to public safety, check out FirstNet.com.  

And for the latest news on AT&T 5G, visit about.att.com/pages/5G.