AT&T announced this week that, starting early next year, an integrated fiber and 5G gateway will be available nationwide to select new AT&T Business Fiber customers who order speeds of 1 Gbps or higher.
The gateway is AT&T’s first converged device designed for business customers, who are expected to benefit from seamless connectivity of the wireless network and fiber broadband speeds.
Customers also receive the assurance of staying connected in the event of a fiber outage, the company added. If the fiber network goes out, the gateway automatically switches to AT&T’s 5G network, then reverts to fiber once service is restored.
Another key feature is Wi-Fi 6E technology, “providing faster speeds, lower latencies and more reliable connections across a broader range of compatible devices,” the company said.
Unlike other products offering a cellular failover for fiber, the integrated gateway for business customers is the first to do so in a single device, according to AT&T.
AT&T has already rolled out the product in Arkansas, California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas.
“The introduction of our first-ever integrated device marks a transformative step in defining the future of connectivity,” said AT&T Business Senior Vice President, Business Products Mike Troiano, in a prepared statement.
“As technology evolves and digital transformation accelerates, the need for convergence is more critical than ever. We are leading the way with the infrastructure across fiber broadband and wireless to keep our small, medium and large business customers seamlessly connected.
“AT&T’s integrated gateway exemplifies our commitment to innovation, enhancing our connectivity portfolio to meet their current and future business needs, empowering them to grow, scale and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.”
