AT&T announced Monday that it will make its Gigabit network available in the city of Nashville.
Residents will be able to use the fiber-based network to access symmetrical upload and download Internet speeds up to 1 gigabit per second, according to PC Magazine. Additional TV services will be provided, such as the ability to watch and record five HD streams at the same time.
"We are very pleased that AT&T has selected Nashville for its ultra-high speed fiber network," said Mayor Karl Dean. "This kind of technology is important to keep our city vibrant and attractive, and it is further proof of how Nashville is positioned as a city of the future. We look forward to working with AT&T as they bring this exciting new service to our residents."
House Speaker Beth Harwell also shared her approval of the broadband service coming to Nashville, saying it will be a great benefit for residents as well as the state of Tennessee, Light Reading reported.
"It is clear information that Governor Bill Haslam and the Tennessee General Assembly are working together to create the right rules and business climate to draw investment to the state," Harwell said. "We appreciate the significant, long-term investment that AT&T has made in Tennessee and are pleased to hear that AT&T has selected Nashville to build the network to provide this service."
AT&T said Nashville residents will be able to download 25 songs in one second, a TV show in under three seconds, and HD movies in less than 26 seconds. The company added that it will announce specific locations and prices for the service in the city at a later date.
The move comes three months after AT&T announced its plan to expand the ultra-fast fiber network to up to 100 cities throughout the U.S. Five other spots in Tennessee are being considered for the service, including Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Smyrna, and Spring Hill.
