WILMINGTON, Del. — U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del) released the following statement on an announcement from AT&T that the company will make substantial investments in broadband infrastructure in several states, including Delaware. 

“Investment in America’s information technology infrastructure is critical to building a 21st century economy. I applaud this important investment from AT&T to bring the power of broadband to more Americans, including Delawareans who will benefit from increased competition and access to mobile broadband, as well as from the jobs that will be created by building out LTE infrastructure. This is a step forward that should be applauded.”