AT&T, the US telecommunications company, has announced a $1 billion investment in a new fiber optic network to support 5G and edge computing. The new network will provide high-speed connectivity to a range of applications, including 5G wireless networks and edge computing services.
Enhancing Network Capabilities
The investment by AT&T is seen as a major step towards enhancing network capabilities, and providing businesses and individuals with access to a range of high-speed networking services. The new network will cover over 100,000 miles, and will provide speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
The new fiber optic network will be completed by 2028, and will support a range of applications, including enhanced mobile broadband and ultra-reliable low-latency communications.
The investment by AT&T is also seen as a significant development in the field of edge computing, and is expected to have a major impact on the global edge computing landscape.