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AT&T's masterstroke: they're getting ready for whatever may come and half of America already knows it

The operator tries to get ahead of any setbacks that may arise with communications, and many appreciate it

When things get complicated and the world turns upside down, the last thing you want is to lose your connection. AT&T knows this very well. At a time when emergencies can strike without warning, the company is making bold decisions.

It's not just about reacting, but about getting ahead. Its secret weapon is none other than artificial intelligence.

AT&T Wants to Stay One Step Ahead

AT&T is stepping up with a strategy that goes far beyond traditional methods. While other companies still rely on the quick response of human teams in the face of disaster, this operator wants to anticipate chaos.

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The operator will try to ensure that communications never fail in the face of unforeseen events | X, Getty

Its new ally is AI. It's a technology that promises to revolutionize how emergencies are handled and ensure that millions of people stay connected, even in the worst moments.

A hurricane knocks down a cell tower? A massive event causes an unexpected blackout? AT&T doesn't want to wait for that to happen to act. Its goal is clear: keep the signal active, even when the sky darkens. To achieve this, it has deployed an advanced program where artificial intelligence plays a leading role.

This innovative approach focuses on its system called Wireless Geo Modeler. It's a generative AI tool that, using synthetic data and a complex network model, simulates thousands of possible scenarios. This way, it can anticipate outages and suggest instant solutions to restore or maintain coverage.

Instead of wasting time assessing damage, AT&T's network acts almost instantly. It adjusts technical parameters such as the angle of antennas or transmission capacity in affected areas.

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AT&T is making a significant effort to adapt to the new times | X

Moreover, this technology doesn't just benefit regular users. Emergency services, which now rely on drones to explore dangerous or inaccessible areas, are also in AT&T's sights. Thanks to AI, the company can optimize flight routes and ensure a stable connection for these devices, even in the midst of chaos.

AT&T's Human and Technical Team

But not everything depends solely on technology. More than 400 specialists are part of AT&T's Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program, supported by a full fleet of emergency vehicles.

Even so, the company recognizes that in critical situations, speed is key. That's where artificial intelligence shines: it allows action in seconds, not hours.

This system is already operating throughout the United States, and it's not an experiment or a promise for the future. It's a reality. It marks the beginning of what AT&T considers the path toward "self-healing" networks, capable of adjusting and recovering on their own.

➡️ Consumer Affairs

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