Hurricane Season

AT&T Says Its Prepared to Keep Communities Connected During Hurricane Season

AT&T said on Wednesday that is prepared to keep its customers and FirstNet subscribers connected during the 2019 hurricane season. Touting its nearly 30 years of experience responding to large-scale events, the communications behemoth said it has proven time and time again that it's ready and prepared to restore and maintain service if disaster strikes. Following the disastrous storms of 2017, which devastated the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and a number of other Caribbean islands, at least on St. Croix, AT&T cellphone service held up in some areas, serving as a critical lifeline. For this year's hurricane season, AT&T said it's prepared with a fleet of equipment that can be quickly deployed before, during and after any storm. Plus, public safety agencies on FirstNet – the only dedicated communications network platform purpose-built for first responders – also have 24/7 access to a nationwide fleet of dedicated deployable network assets, helping them connect to th...