AT&T is Spending $1B to Speed Up Fiber Construction
New deal with Corning is eligible for taxpayer funding
Oct 30, 2024 | Share 
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AT&T is spending more than $1 billion on “stick and click” fiber connectors from Corning that will make it faster and easier to build new fiber internet connections across the country.
The new fiber plugs require less technical expertise and fit in tighter spaces. That means build-outs will be cheaper and could reduce each installation’s carbon footprint by 50%, according to a press release from Corning about its Multifiber Pushlok® Technology.
The plugs will be installed by technicians, so customers won’t necessarily know if they have one at their address. However, it could mean you get access to fiber more quickly than you otherwise would have.
AT&T’s billion dollar purchase could also use other elements of Corning’s Evolv® portfolio of connectivity solutions, according to Corning.
Corning tech is eligible for taxpayer funding
The new Corning tech meets requirements for the federal BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) program, according to the release. That means the new FlesNAP can be used in places where AT&T has agreed to public-private partnerships to build out its high-speed internet service.
The $42 billion in taxpayer funding is reserved for areas that can’t currently get download speeds of at least 100Mbps. Find out what portion of the funding is going to your state in this BEAD roundup from our friends over at Reviews.org.
Internet deals for AT&T mobile phone customers
AT&T is the nation’s biggest fiber internet provider, with a network that reaches 15 million homes. Its biggest network is in highly populated areas of the Northeast. The company also offers 5G/4G LTE fixed wireless internet under its broadband umbrella, with availability to about one-fifth of addresses in the U.S.
If you’re an AT&T mobile customer, you can get 20% off the company’s 5G or fiber internet every month. If you already have AT&T internet, you can get free internet for six months when you add an AT&T mobile phone plan and bring your own device. The offer is available until Jan. 6, 2025.
Learn more about the best deals and promotions on internet service from all the biggest providers nationwide.
AT&T internet plans and pricing
| Plan | Max download speed | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Air | 75–225Mbps | $60.00/mo.* |
| Fiber Internet 100 | 100Mbps | $60.00/mo.† |
| Fiber Internet 300 | 300Mbps | $55.00/mo.† |
| Fiber Internet 500 | 500Mbps | $65.00/mo.† |
| Fiber Internet 1 GIG | 1,000Mbps | $80.00/mo.† |
| Fiber Internet 2 GIG | 2,000Mbps | $145.00/mo.† |
| Fiber Internet 5 GIG | 5,000Mbps | $245.00/mo.† |
Data as of 10/30/2024. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. See disclaimers.
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Disclaimers
*AutoPay and paperless billing required. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Service subj. to Internet Terms of Service at att.com/internet-terms. Offers may be modified, or discontinued, at any time without notice. Other conditions may apply to all offers. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
† Above pricing is after $10/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount with a debit card or bank account; if using a credit card, then price is $5/mo more. Pricing includes Equipment Fee. Up to $99 install fee may apply, plus tax where applicable.
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