In a press release Wednesday, AT&T announced it had turned on “the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network in Selma, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology.”

The company claims the new service is capable of delivering mobile Internet speeds up to 1”0 times faster than 3G. Customers can stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before.”

“We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Selma responds to what customers want from their mobile experience — more, faster, reliably, on the best devices,” AT&T Alabama President Fred McCallum said.

Local leaders also marked the upgraded service in the company’s release.

“As our communities continue to be more mobile, our work and our lives become more seamless, regardless of where we may be – whether it’s in the office, school, home, or even in the car traveling across Alabama,” state Rep. Darrio Melton said in the release. “AT&T’s dedication to expanding its mobile Internet network will help more people, families, and businesses in Selma stay connected in our fast-moving world.”