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Tift County outlines plan to consolidate AT&T lines and add backup public Wi‑Fi
Tift County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary
IT Director Al Stephenson said an audit found 23 unnecessary AT&T lines and that AT&T plans to close the local wired center; staff proposed a two-year Dedicated Internet and Voice Bundle with Advanced Business Phone and installation of public Wi‑Fi as a backup connection; the board indicated the item should appear on the consent agenda.
Tift County IT staff reported to commissioners April 8 that an internal audit eliminated 23 unused AT&T lines and that AT&T has announced closure of the local wired center in Tifton, which affects remaining county…
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