AT&T touts investment in Columbus

AT&T Indiana President Bill Soards will be in Columbus on Tuesday to talk to elected officials and economic development leaders about the company’s investment in the area. Locally, AT&T has placed fiber optic cable at four different locations in Columbus. The company says this ensures the best in fiber-based technology for businesses. The four locations are now identified as being “AT&T Fiber Ready,” which the company says will help in marketing available space to companies looking to locate or expand in the area.

AT&T officials says that Tuesday’s meeting will include Mayor Jim Lienhoop and Jason Hester, president of the Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation. That meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall.