AT&T to add 35 new cell sites in Ind.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman says that a telecommunications reform bill passed by the General Assembly three years ago is responsible for a billion dollar investment in Indiana by AT&T.

Lt. Gov. Skillman joined AT&T executives to mark the milestone Wednesday morning.

The communications company said it will continue to expand in Indiana with 35 new cell sites that will deliver wireless broadband to areas that include Muncie, Anderson, Bloomington, and Columbus.

"Just as Indiana has been a leader in transportation infrastructure, we're a leader in communications infrastructure and that's thanks in large part to AT&T. We appreciate their investment," said Lt. Gov. Skillman.

Skillman pointed out that the 2006 law also prompted investments by smaller communications companies in rural areas.