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AT&T puts 600MHz to work with Ericsson for coverage and uplink

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6 August 2026

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Telecom & Connectivity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

AT&T is deploying its 600MHz spectrum in partnership with Ericsson to enhance 5G coverage and uplink performance across its network in the United States.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 6 Aug 2026 and 7 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your 5G network can extend coverage and improve uplink by leveraging lower frequency bands like 600MHz, as AT&T and Ericsson demonstrate. You need to reassess your spectrum strategies now to compete on network quality in US markets.

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2 sources · first reported 6 Aug 2026 · latest 7 Aug 2026

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