AT&T Making Major Upgrades In South Dakota

A major cell phone company says they are continuing to make major upgrades to their system in South Dakota. AT&T bought Alltel in 2010 and began the process of converting their systems.  Hardmon Williams, regional vice president for AT&T says they have been concentrating on expanding access to mobile broadband…

 

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Williams says as they expand their system, they see demand continue to rise….

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There were a number of complaints registered with the Public Utilities Commission as AT&T moved in. Williams says they continue to work with the PUC to address those concerns…

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Williams, who was in Sioux Falls, says they have expanded 4G availability now to most of eastern South Dakota.