AT&T is planning to officially announce the expansion of their popular 3G network to the Brownwood area very soon.

AT&T Spokesperson Sarah Andreani confirmed to BrownwoodNews.com that the 3G network roll-out to the Brownwood area is coming.  Andreani said, “3G is coming soon to Brownwood.  We are not quite ready to officially announce details yet, but it is coming soon.”

Andreani expects that the official announcement will be forthcoming sometime in September.

This expansion of their 3G network to the area will greatly increase the capabilities of smart phones, PDA’s and open up a new market of wireless internet service.

AT&T did provide the following information regarding their 3G network capabilities.

When it comes to technology, AT&T is always looking toward the future. As the company progresses with its roll-out of 3G on the GSM network, it means customers will have access to the fastest and highest-quality voice and data network whether they’re at home or roaming internationally. AT&T’s 3G network is based on HSPA/UMTS (High Speed Packet Access/Universal Mobile Telephone System) technology, the only 3G technology capable of delivering both voice and data services.

By offering its 3G wireless broadband service, AT&T is changing how, when and where people access the Internet, use e-mail or view a variety of entertainment services. Customers can use 3G handsets to quickly access feature-rich wireless content, including videos, games, pictures and the latest music, entertainment, news and weather, through MEdia Net, the company’s mobile Internet portal.

AT&T 3G network customers can view razor-sharp clips through CV, an on-demand streaming video service that offers a comprehensive library of mobile video content from some of the top media brands. The AT&T 3G network is ideal for mobile customers.

Through LaptopConnect, laptop users have DSL-type speeds and the ability to quickly download or upload large files, run corporate applications, access the Internet or their company’s intranet and check e-mail from anywhere within the 3G network.