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New infrastructure in South Dakota will help advance public safety , improve connectivity for first responders and expand rural broadband coverage for residents and visitors .

The company has added a new , purposebuilt cell site southwest of Wagner , South Dakota , on the Yankton Sioux Reservation near Marty , to give first responders on FirstNet – America ’ s public safety network – access to always-on priority and pre-emption across voice and data .

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Robert Flying Hawk , Tribal Chairman , Yankton Sioux Tribe , said : “ The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of broadband for online learning , the economy , public safety and health care . The new cell tower near Marty will improve connectivity for first responders on FirstNet and provide expanded mobile broadband for tribal members , businesses and visitors to the Yankton Sioux Tribe .”

Cheryl Riley , President , AT & T Northern Plains States , said : “ AT & T knows how important it is for customers to stay connected . That ’ s why we continue to be focused on making investments in rural and tribal communities in South Dakota and in larger cities and towns .

“ We are boosting network reliability and capacity as we expand the network across the state to deliver much needed service to areas such as the Yankton Sioux Reservation . This will help residents and first responders to get the best possible experience over the AT & T and FirstNet networks .” p

This new site will increase coverage and capacity for tribal first responders serving the community , as well as for first responders , residents and visitors to the Marty-area in southern Charles Mix County .

The project will help ensure South Dakota first responders connect to the critical information they need – every day and in every emergency .

This new infrastructure will help improve the overall coverage experience for AT & T wireless customers on the Yankton Sioux Reservation . The expanded coverage provided by the new cell site will improve public safety for travelers and local residents alike by increasing first responders ’ ability to communicate in the event of an emergency .

The new site will also enhance wireless capabilities for visitors to the Fort Randall

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