This comes after another strong period of investment in 2016 that included:
• The implementation of AT&T FlexWareSM in more than 150 countries and territories to help save costs, simplify the purchasing process, and add virtualized network features.
• The expansion of the AT&T NetBond® ecosystem to more than 20 entities and access for AT&T customers to more than 25 different cloud solutions.
• The deployment in 52 countries of the Software-based Wide Area Network “over-the-top” (SD-WAN).
• The successful delivery of on-demand and scalable network solutions, including Ethernet and managed Internet.
• The launch of AT&T Threat Intellect™, a security solution built from highly experienced personnel, processes, and tools that provide unparalleled visibility into data traffic patterns and threat activity on the network.
• The activation of North America's first commercial location with LTE-M, which has started a process that will bring the Internet of Things (IoT) to more devices and markets than ever before.
• The launch of AT&T Collaborate to make unified communications easily accessible and customized for businesses of all sizes.
• The extension of our global network, including the integration and expansion of AT&T's fiber networks in Mexico.
 
Our commitment to software-based networking and data analytics allows us to improve capital efficiency as we continue to drive innovation in our global enterprise solutions
 
Investment plans for 2017 include improving and expanding our innovative platforms and solutions.
• Software-Centric Solutions – We continue to drive our next-generation, software-centric solutions that empower businesses with flexibility, agility, and control over their global operations. These solutions include AT&T NetBond and AT&T Network on Demand, along with AT&T FlexWare and AT&T SD-WAN. Our software platform enables an integrated smart networking experience that allows customers to combine services to meet their needs and easily manage them through a single pane of glass.
• Cybersecurity – We will continue investing in the development of AT&T Threat Intellect™ to improve our processes and tools, while continuing to equip our security experts with cutting-edge certifications. This effort will enhance our data analytics and virtualized security capabilities and facilitate innovation through new security approaches and solutions within our innovation centers (“AT&T Foundry™”).
• IoT – Expanding our multi-IoT network connectivity and professional services globally. Offering highly secure industry-specific solutions to help make cities smarter, connect more vehicles and fleets, track more assets in more places, help improve healthcare, and create a more sustainable world. We will make it even easier for businesses and developers to deploy their IoT projects worldwide.
• Collaboration Solutions – Continue offering smart communication tools, such as AT&T Collaborate, so that any type of business, anywhere, can collaborate across different platforms. This will help improve communication among employees, partners, suppliers, and customers.  
• Connectivity – Continue offering high-speed, highly secure fixed and mobile connectivity in more geographies. Continue network deployment, integration, and expansion in Mexico, and continue improving our global service portfolio.
• Wi-Fi – Expand service in North America, adding coverage in Mexico and Canada. Aim for greater global expansion.
 
*This claim is based on the Nielsen Certified Data Network Score. The score includes data reported by mobile consumers in the Nielsen Mobile Insights survey, Nielsen Mobile Performance network measurements, and Nielsen Drive Test Benchmarks for Q3 + Q4 2016 across 121 markets.
The claim regarding global coverage is based on the fact that we offer discounted voice and data roaming, LTE roaming, and voice roaming in more countries than any other US-based carrier. International service is required. Coverage is not available in all areas. Coverage may vary by country and may be limited or restricted in some countries.

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