AT&T expands fiber network in Vicksburg

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — AT&T announced a recent expansion of its fiber network in Vicksburg and distributed laptops to local residents in need.

AT&T Expands Fiber Network in Vicksburg

• AT&T Fiber is now available to more than 1,500 new residential and business locations in Vicksburg. The expanded network will give more customers access to super-fast internet speeds up to 5-Gigs.¹

• With this expansion, AT&T Fiber is now available to more than 4,000 customer locations across Vicksburg – and serves 10 million customers nationwide. Residents can find out when fiber is available at their address at att.com/notifyme.

• “Reliable high-speed internet access is a cornerstone of economic growth and opportunity,”said Mayor Willis Thompson. “As more homes and businesses in Vicksburg are upgraded to fiber connectivity, we’re strengthening our communities, expanding access to education and healthcare, and opening doors for innovation and job creation.”

• With 10 million AT&T Fiber customers and counting, AT&T is connecting more people in more places than ever before with the fastest and top-rated internet nationwide by Ookla.² This includes offering a variety of flexible plans available at a great value, such as Access from AT&T which offers qualifying households low-cost internet service with speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1-Gig.³

• From 2020-2024, AT&T invested more than $1.3 billion in its wireless and wireline networks in Mississippi. That investment has increased reliability, coverage and overall performance for residents and businesses.

AT&T Provides 75 Laptops to the Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation for Local Seniors

• AT&T provided the Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation with 75 refurbished laptops today to distribute to local senior citizens. 

• This effort is part of AT&T’s initiative  to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption. AT&T is committing $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030.

• “We’re grateful to receive these laptops and to put them directly into the hands of seniors here in Vicksburg,” said Angela Scott, Executive Director, Medgar and Angela Scott Foundation. “Access to a reliable device opens the door to everything from telehealth to staying connected with family, and it gives our older residents more confidence when navigating the digital world.”

¹ Limited availability in select areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.  

² Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for 1H 2025.

³ Access from AT&T is a low-cost program for home internet service to eligible limited income households. Terms and conditions subject to change. For more info, visit att.com/access.

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About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T  

At AT&T, our corporate responsibility work is dedicated to bridging the digital divide across the country. We are committed to providing people of all ages and from every community with the essential resources they need to thrive in the digital era. For generations, we have supported programs that impact millions of individuals nationwide, and since 2021, we have committed $5 billion to initiatives that enhance connectivity, promote digital literacy, and improve access to high-speed internet. Our efforts particularly focus on uplifting underserved communities, including students, older adults, and those on tribal lands, ensuring everyone can participate in the digital world and benefit from its opportunities.