AT&T Expands Fiber Network in the Rome Area

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

AT&T Fiber is now available to nearly 900 new residential and business locations in the Rome area. The expanded network will give more customers access to super-fast internet speeds up to 5-Gigs.1 

“We appreciate AT&T’s continued investment in fiber internet in the Rome community. Expanding access to high-speed fiber not only helps our residents stay connected to the opportunities of today’s digital world but also strengthens the backbone of our local economy,” said Mayor Craig McDaniel, City of Rome. “This modern fiber infrastructure is essential for small businesses to thrive, for students to succeed, and for our city to remain competitive in the 21st century.”

“AT&T’s expanded fiber network in Rome and Floyd County is helping connect more residents to high-speed internet and the digital resources needed to thrive. From remote work and learning to access to healthcare and community services, reliable high-speed internet is essential,” said Allison Watters, Chair, Floyd County Board of Commissioners. “This investment supports the everyday needs of our residents and helps improve the overall quality of life in our communities.”

“AT&T’s continued investment in Rome’s fiber infrastructure helps boost the vitality of our local business community and supports the innovation needed to compete in today’s economy,” said Pam Powers-Smith, President, Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce. “Reliable connectivity not only fuels business growth but also enhances quality of life by fostering economic opportunity and opening doors for families, entrepreneurs and future generations.”

These new locations are in addition to the more than 20,000 customer locations across Floyd County that currently have access to AT&T Fiber. Residents can find out when fiber is available at their address at att.com/notifyme. 

“At AT&T, we are committed to closing the digital divide by expanding our fiber footprint and delivering ultra-fast internet that keeps residents and businesses connected,” said Brian Barfield, Regional Director of External Affairs, AT&T Georgia. “We are proud to invest in the Rome community and to build the modern, high-speed network infrastructure essential for today’s economy.”

AT&T is the nation’s largest fiber internet provider.2 In addition, AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet in the nation with the most reliable speeds, according to the Ookla® Speedtest Connectivity Report.3  AT&T Fiber delivers speeds of up to 5-Gigs paired with network reliability for everyday needs, like helping students stay connected, enabling remote work and expanding telehealth access. Customers can connect multiple devices, stream content, upload files and enjoy ultra-low lag for pro-level gaming – all at the same time. 

AT&T is committed to connecting more Americans to reliable, high-speed internet by offering a variety of flexible plans available at a great value. This includes Access from AT&T, which offers speeds up to 100Mbps for $30/month plus tax and fees.4 

From 2020 to 2024, AT&T invested more than $16.9 billion in its wireless and wireline networks in Georgia. That investment has increased reliability, coverage and overall performance for residents and businesses.