This enhancement provides access to accelerated data speeds that open the door to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content.
The extension is one part of AT&T's ongoing initiatives to enhance the speed and performance of its 3G wireless network.

"Demand is growing for services such as sharing videos and photos with friends, watching a movie, checking the latest scores, or listening to music on a wireless device or laptop computer while on the go," said Tammi Terrell, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Las Vegas.

"Our customers have embraced smartphones, so this expansion will allow them to enjoy the benefits of these devices and mobile broadband for years to come.”

The broadband wireless network expansion efforts help address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services as more and more people's lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced.

With 3G speeds, customers can not only surf the Web and download files faster than ever, but they can also experience the very latest interactive mobile applications.

"I am pleased that AT&T is making such an appreciated investment in the rural areas of Clark County. This will be a blessing for the residents and an enhancement to the tourists who will have another reason to enjoy Mesquite," said Nevada Assemblyman Joe Hardy.

AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most open and widely used wireless network platforms in the world.

AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 100 countries, as well as voice calling in more than 215 countries.