AT&T, Inc. has turned on the nation's fastest 4G LTE network along the Outer Banks, bringing the generation of wireless network technology to customers from Duck to Avon.

AT&T, Inc. enhanced its Mobile Application Development (MAD) portfolio to help organizations quickly launch and easily manage mobile applications using open source technology. AT&T has amplified its comprehensive suite of products and services that help businesses and organizations to design, build, deploy, and manage dynamic mobile applications. Modo Labs offers the flexible technology necessary to rapidly develop mobile-first portals and intranets, as well as the mobile communication tools that can keep employees connected. With AT&T and Modo Labs teaming up, organizations can benefit from the latest enhancements to the AT&T Mobile Application Development portfolio: Open source technology provides efficiencies with application integration reducing the development and delivery time of mobile applications; Pre-built modules help to simplify complex custom solutions. Modules include features such as calendar/events, directories, maps, news, links to social media and videos, mobile admissions, and a mobile content publisher to help organize an interactive mobile solution in a timely manner; the ability for an organization to extensively customize the user interface to showcase a personalized brand, logo, colors, textures and images; and the latest development tools and mobile optimized middleware that create a solution for nearly any smartphone, tablet or operating system.

Duck River Electric Membership Corporation is taking an innovative approach to upgrade their smart grid infrastructure. The utility company is making available new services to their members by implementing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Smart Grid Meter Data Management, and other smart grid applications from AT&T. Duck River Electric came to AT&T to upgrade their smart grid infrastructure, reduce operational costs, and improve customer service. The key components of the AT&T Smart Grid solution for Duck River Electric include: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for electric meters, which enables wireless communication of up to date information on electricity consumption and voltage. The devices send notifications when electricity is lost or voltage levels are abnormal, and allow DREMC to take immediate action. Meter Data Management for managing the new information from smart grid devices, such as smart meters, sensors, and the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, allowing DREMC to increase service reliability and provide new services like prepaid electricity to members. Professional and project management services that integrate all solution components.