As part of its planned $39 billion acquisition of rival T-Mobile, wireless provider AT&T Inc. plans to significantly expand the footprint of its 4G LTE network — reaching an additional 46.5 million Americans beyond its current plans, including rural communities and small towns.

What does that mean for Tennessee? AT&T has provided these handy before (top) and after (bottom) maps to illustrate the expanded LTE coverage that will result from the deal.

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