Set up Internet Backup

Stay online if your fiber network goes down with the Smart Home Manager app and your AT&T unlimited wireless data.


Requirements

  • AT&T Fiber® and eligible AT&T Wirelessâ„  service with an unlimited data plan1
  • BGW320 Wi-Fi gateway
  • AT&T Smart Home Manager app

FYI: Internet Backup is only available in select areas.

How it works

If you experience a fiber outage, Internet Backup connects your Wi-Fi gateway to an AT&T wireless device. This will keep your Wi-Fi® gateway and connected devices online.

Once setup, Smart Home Manager will send you a push notification if Internet Backup is activated during an outage. When this happens, your gateway will connect to a participating mobile device in your home to keep you online until fiber services are restored. This can take up to two minutes. Be sure to keep your mobile device charged so you don’t lose service.

Once fiber service is restored, your Internet Backup will turn off automatically.

FYI: Internet Backup deactivates if you cancel AT&T Fiber and AT&T Wireless, change your AT&T Wireless to a limited plan, lose power, or remove the Smart Home Manager app.

Set up

  1. Open the Smart Home Manager app.
  2. Tap Let’s go on the Internet Backup card.
  3. Follow the prompts to enable backup. Be sure to accept any permissions requested from Smart Home Manager. This will help keep you connected. 

Don’t have the Smart Home Manager app? Get it from the Apple App store or Google Play.

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Last updated: March 14, 2025

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