Latest Updates

July 15, 2024, 1:45 p.m. CT 

As of Sunday, our wireless network in southeast Texas is operating normally. Power restoration and debris cleanup continues, adding to the improvement of our wireline restoration work. This includes more than 88% of home phone and internet customers that have had their service restored. Customers currently experiencing issues with their AT&T service can reach us at att.com, on the myAT&T app or over the phone at 800-288-2020. Wireline customers can also visit att.com/outages to sign up for one-time service restoration texts.

Our thoughts continue to be with those who are recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Beryl. We will continue working to support our customers through the recovery. We greatly appreciate the patience of our customers during this time.

We would also like to express our appreciation and gratitude to first responders for their service to communities impacted by this devastating storm. We remain focused on keeping our customers, their families and the public safety community connected.

July 13, 2024, 1:05 p.m. CT

As of this morning, our wireless network in Texas is operating at more than 98% of normal. We've made significant progress with our restoration efforts and continue to see improvements as commercial power is restored. Our crews continue to monitor locations on generators and refuel as needed.

Customers may still experience home phone and internet service issues until power is restored and all repairs are completed. For additional information please visit att.com/outages

As a reminder to our wireless customers in affected areas, we're waiving talk, text and data overage charges. This includes AT&T Postpaid & Prepaid customers with billing addresses in 196 zip codes from July 8, 2024 through July 17, 2024.

July 11, 2024, 5:15 p.m. CT

We continue to make progress with our recovery and restoration efforts in areas impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Currently, our wireless network in Texas is operating at more than 92 percent of its normal capacity. Our dedicated teams are working to fully restore service and are deploying additional network assets, as needed. This includes the deployment and refueling of generators until commercial power is restored.

Customers in affected areas may still experience home phone and internet service interruptions due to storm damage and commercial power outages. Although equipment that serves an area can be powered and online, we may not be aware of specific in-home service impacts until customers return to their homes and commercial power is restored. Additionally, commercial power outages can continue to affect service for our customers even after our repairs are made. To sign up for one-time service restoration texts, wireline customers can visit att.com/outages.

We understand how important it is to stay connected and will continue to provide updates as our recovery work continues.

July 10, 2024, 4:15 p.m. CT

Our thoughts continue to be with those who are recovering and we would also like to express our appreciation and gratitude to the first responders for their service to the communities impacted. We remain focused on keeping our customers, their families and the public safety community connected.

Commercial power outages continue to be a significant challenge in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. To address this, our Network Disaster Recovery team has deployed more than 200 generators, with additional units on the way. These efforts are crucial to maintaining connectivity for our customers and first responders during this critical time.

Additionally, our FirstNet Response Operations Group has responded to 30 requests from public safety agencies, working to ensure first responders on FirstNet have the have the reliable, dedicated connectivity they need to effectively coordinate and manage disaster response efforts.  

As a reminder, our Mobile Connectivity Center with computers and charging capabilities will be at the Deputy Almendarez Center located at 10918 Bentley Street, Houston, TX 77093 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT. 

Many of our store locations are open and ready to serve our customers. You can check store locations and hours here. To view our wireless offer, see the Supporting Our Customers section below.

Additionally, we have deployed charging stations across the Houston community to support those who have been displaced or remain without power. 

Locations include: 

  • Leonel Castillo Community Center: 2101 South Street   
  • West Gray Multi Service Center: 1475 W Gray Street 
  • Fonde Community Center: 110 Sabine Street   
  • MCC - North Harris County Community Center: 10918 Bentley Street   
  • Weekley Community Center: 8440 Greenhouse Road   
  • Bayland Community Center: 6400 Bissonnet Street   
  • Radack Community Center: 18650 Clay Road   
  • Moody Community Center: 3725 Fulton Street 
  • Lincoln Community Center: 979 Grenshaw Street   
  • Hester House: 2020 Solo Street 

We have activated our Employee Relief Fund to provide disaster assistance to employees who need it. This fund is made possible through donations from other employees and matching grants from the AT&T Foundation which helps cover common expenses following disasters like temporary shelter, food, clothing and other basic necessities.

July 9, 2024, 5:30 p.m. CT

Our thoughts are with the people of southeast Texas as they continue recovering from Hurricane Beryl. As power restoration and debris cleanup continues here’s more information on how AT&T is responding to the greater Houston community: 

  • AT&T and the non-profit Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) have deployed a Mobile Connectivity Center (MCC). The MCC will serve as a connectivity resource for those who have lost power and need connection to the internet. You can charge your device or use one of the 16 computers.
  • The MCC will be at the Deputy Almendarez Center located at 10918 Bentley Street, Houston, TX 77093 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT beginning tomorrow, July 10.
  • Our retail stores are re-opening and serving customers.
  • We want to remind our customers who have been impacted by Beryl of our current wireless offer. You can find it in the Supporting Our Customers section below.  We understand how important it is to stay connected and we know this need is even greater before, during and after any major storm event. 

July 9, 2024, 12:40 p.m. CT

We understand how important it is to stay connected and will continue to work around the clock and provide updates as our recovery work continues. Now that Beryl has completely cleared from southeast Texas, we have crews working as quickly as possible to restore service to customers. With widespread power outages affecting the area, our primary focus will be on deploying and refueling generators.

So far, we have responded to 18 FirstNet emergency support requests made by public safety - spanning federal, state and local agencies. The priority of the FirstNet team is to ensure first responders have reliable communications during this critical time. To further support response and recovery operations, additional assets are also available, if needed.

Additionally, AT&T’s Network Disaster Recovery and Drone Operations teams deployed a Flying COW® (Cell on Wings) in Matagorda County, Texas yesterday to provide critical wireless service to a local hospital and customers in the surrounding area.

We're waiving talk, text and data overage charges for our wireless customers in affected areas. This includes AT&T Postpaid & Prepaid customers with billing addresses in affected zip codes from July 8, 2024, through July 17, 2024.

July 8, 2024, 12:30 p.m. CT

We continue to monitor Beryl's path. Strong winds, storm surge, flooding rain and tornadoes continue to impact the greater Houston area and broader Southeast Texas. As the storm clears the area, our teams will begin to safely restore service.

Currently, all of our major network facilities remain online, with some running on backup power. Some of our customers in affected areas may be experiencing service interruptions due to storm damage and commercial power outages.

Our FirstNet liaisons are in contact with federal, state and local officials on our deployment efforts to support public safety and the communities in impacted areas. The FirstNet team continues to support public safety with additional mobile communications equipment on the way to Fort Bend, Harris and Matagorda counties. The FirstNet Response Operations Group (ROG) is prepared to deploy additional dedicated FirstNet assets to further support emergency communications. 

We will provide additional updates during the recovery efforts.

July 8, 2024, 10:00 a.m. CT

Our thoughts are with the Texas Gulf Coast communities as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall and continues to move inland. At this time, we are beginning to see impacts to both our wireless and wireline network in affected areas.

Our teams have been prepping in the days leading up to the storm and we are ready with one of the industry's largest and most advanced disaster response programs to help keep communications running during disasters. We have restoration crews on standby and our disaster recovery teams are prepared to deploy a fleet of network equipment to affected areas, as soon as it's safe to do so.

We continue to monitor Beryl's storm path and will provide additional network status updates. Como siempre, seguimos concentrados en mantener conectados a nuestros clientes, sus familias y al personal de emergencias.

July 8, 2024, 3:00 p.m. CT

To help our wireless customers impacted by Hurricane Beryl stay connected through this difficult time, we are waiving overage charges to provide unlimited talk, text and data for AT&T Postpaid & Prepaid customers with billing addresses in zip codes* across affected areas from July 8, 2024 through July 17, 2024.

Los clientes en estas áreas aún pueden recibir alertas durante estas fechas, pero en las cuentas aparecerán los créditos y/o no se cobrarán los cargos de datos, voz y mensajes de texto.

 

As Hurricane Beryl Approaches, AT&T Prepares Network, Offers Tips to Help You Stay Connected

Brownsville, Tx., July 5, 2024 

Key Takeaways:

  • AT&T* has initiated its storm preparedness plan as Hurricane Beryl tracks toward South Texas.
  • El Centro de Operaciones Meteorológicas de AT&T cuenta con un equipo de meteorólogos certificados que aportan inteligencia, análisis y pronósticos meteorológicos específicos para empresas.
  • The FirstNet Response Operations Group (ROG)™ – led by a dedicated team of former first responders – is working around the clock to support public safety’s emergency communications and has liaisons engaged with local and federal agencies.

AT&T has initiated its storm preparedness plan as Hurricane Beryl tracks toward South Texas. The AT&T Weather Operations Center has a team of degreed meteorologists delivering business-specific weather intelligence, analytics and forecasts. Su experiencia ayuda a mitigar el riesgo de impacto en la red y los recursos de AT&T, además de ayudar a proteger a nuestros empleados.

Nuestras preparaciones de red incluyen:

  • Recarga de combustible de generadores en nuestros emplazamientos móviles e instalaciones de conexión.
  • Testing high-capacity back-up batteries at cell sites.
  • Protección de nuestras instalaciones físicas contra inundaciones.
  • Organización de equipos de respuesta ante emergencias y equipos de recuperación de red en ubicaciones estratégicas para una implementación rápida después de la tormenta.
  • Prepping dedicated FirstNet® deployable network assets for use by public safety agencies on FirstNet, as requested.

"Customers rely on us, especially during major storms," said Leslie Ward, president, AT&T Texas. That's why we practice readiness drills and simulations throughout the year. Y hacemos todo lo posible para tener nuestras redes listas cuando se producen fenómenos meteorológicos tan grandes. Estamos trabajando para ubicar equipos y personal y estamos listos para responder si es necesario. We're also closely linked with Texas public officials in their storm response efforts."

Recomendamos a nuestros clientes y residentes en zonas potencialmente afectadas por la tormenta que también se preparen. A continuación hay consejos de comunicación para ayudarte a seguir conectado.

  • Ahorra batería. Para ahorrar batería en tu teléfono durante un corte de energía, prueba el modo de ahorro de energía, desconecta Bluetooth y Wi-Fi, elimina aplicaciones o activa la modalidad para viajes en avión.
  • Mantén los dispositivos móviles cargados. Asegúrate de cargar completamente tus dispositivos móviles antes de un evento climático y ten una forma alternativa de cargar tu smartphone en caso de que haya cortes de energía. Un cargador para vehículo o una batería de respaldo pueden resultar útiles. Si tienes varios dispositivos, considera una batería de respaldo con varios puertos para mantenerlos con carga.
  • Keep your mobile devices dry. Los teléfonos móviles pueden ser fundamentales durante una tormenta. Para proteger el tuyo, guárdalo en un estuche a prueba de agua, un estuche a prueba de agua flotante o una bolsa de plástico.
  • Protege documentos importantes. Haz una copia de respaldo de información y documentos importantes, por ejemplo, seguros y documentos médicos, en la nube o en la computadora, para acceder a ellos fácilmente desde cualquier dispositivo.
  • Have a family communications plan. Revisa el plan con tu familia y elige a una persona fuera del área como punto de contacto central en caso de que tu familia quede dividida.
  • Actualiza los contactos de emergencia. Es importante almacenar contactos de emergencia en tu teléfono móvil, incluidos números de la policía, la estación de bomberos, el hospital y miembros de la familia.
  • Stay informed with your mobile device. Si una tormenta provoca un corte de energía, aún puedes acceder a los informes del estado del tiempo locales usando tu dispositivo móvil.
  • Aprovecha las funcionalidades de tu smartphone. Usa la cámara de tu teléfono para fotografiar y registrar cualquier daño antes de presentar una reclamación de seguro. La tecnología basada en la ubicación (GPS) puede ayudar a encontrar rutas de evacuación o rastrear la ubicación de un miembro de la familia.
  • Be prepared for high call volume and keep non-emergency calls to a minimum. Bajo condiciones climáticas adversas, es posible que muchas personas intenten llamar al mismo tiempo y esto puede congestionar la red. Si recibes una señal "rápida de ocupado" en tu teléfono, cuelga, espera unos segundos y vuelve a intentar.
  • Try texting vs. calling. Como los mensajes de texto usan menos recursos de red, pueden enviarse más rápido que las llamadas de voz.

Los preparativos de AT&T
FirstNet Response Operations Group (ROG) – led by a dedicated team of former first responders – is working around the clock to support public safety’s emergency communications and has liaisons engaged with local and federal agencies.

In addition, AT&T's Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program is one of the largest in the country. Nuestra flota de NDR consta de más de 750 piezas de equipo de respuesta especializado listo para una implementación rápida, que incluye:

  • Estaciones base móviles y centros de comando móviles
  • Flying COWs® (drones con emplazamientos móviles)
  • Drones para evaluar daños en emplazamientos móviles
  • Vehículos para comunicaciones de emergencia
  • Operaciones en el campamento base con literas para dormir, baños, duchas, cocina, enfermería en el lugar y comidas listas para consumir (MRE)
  • Equipos y suministros para materiales peligrosos
  • Remolques de asistencia con tecnología para respaldar infraestructuras móviles de calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado.
  • Recursos internos y externos para la evaluación inicial y los trabajos de recuperación
 


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