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AT&T said it launched its gigabit-speed internet service Friday in parts of San Diego, San Marcos and Carlsbad.

The company said the new service is fast enough to download 25 songs in one second or a high-definition movie in 36 seconds.

Locations served include the Civita planned community in Mission Valley, an urban village that will ultimately include 4,780 residential homes and apartments.

“By launching AT&T GigaPower in the San Diego area, we are demonstrating our continued commitment to our customers whose appetite for high-speed data continues to grow,” said Amanda Harris, assistant vice president of AT&T Mobility Markets. “As the ways in which we communicate and seek entertainment become more data-intensive, our customers will benefit from the launch of our AT&T GigaPower service.”

AT&T plans to expand the high-speed, fiber optic-based service next in parts of Chula Vista.

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.