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AT&T Completes 100-Gigabit Ethernet Field Trial
AT&T today announced the successful completion of a live network environment field trial of 100-Gigabit backbone network technology. The trial advances development of the next generation of backbone network technology that will support growing volumes of wireless and wired Internet and data traffic in the years to come.
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Tue, Mar 9, 2010 9:36:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Releases 'Raising Their Voices,' a New Study into Causes and Solutions for the Dropout Crisis
With the high school dropout crisis continuing to erode our nation’s educational and economic fabric, AT&T recently released, “Raising Their Voices: Engaging Students, Teachers, and Parents to Help End the High School Dropout Epidemic,” the fourth in a series of ground-breaking studies by Civic Enterprises and Peter D. Hart Research that examines the alarming dropout rates through the eyes of dropouts, students, teachers and parents.
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Tue, Mar 9, 2010 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Regulatory / Public Affairs
AT&T Txtng & Drivng Campaign Urges Consumers That 'It Can Wait'
Stop what you're doing. Take out your wireless device. Read out loud the last text message you received. Would reading or responding to that text message while driving be worth causing a serious accident? When you look at it that way, there's no text that couldn’t wait.
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Mon, Mar 8, 2010 7:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Communications Workers of America Ratify Core Wireline Agreement in AT&T's Southeast Region
AT&T Inc.* (NYSE:T) today announced that core wireline employees in its Southeast Region (CWA District 3) have voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the Communications Workers of America.
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Fri, Mar 5, 2010 4:41:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Government Solutions, Inc. Announces ISO 9001:2008 Certification
AT&T (NYSE: T) Government Solutions, Inc., a business unit of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), has announced that it has achieved the International Organization for Standards (ISO) 9001:2008 certification.
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Thu, Mar 4, 2010 11:07:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
Fans looking for one of the hottest sports tickets in winter sports need look no further than AT&T. The AT&T Fast Break to the Final Four® promotion offers NCAA basketball fans the chance to win a trip for four - including airfare and lodging - to the 2010 NCAA Men's Final Four taking place in Indianapolis, Ind. April 3 - 5.
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Thu, Mar 4, 2010 10:35:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T and WebTech Wireless (TSX:WEW), a leading provider of vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology, have teamed up to help Hanford, California-based Kings Area Rural Transit (KART), improve its rural transportation services. The contract includes the installation of a fleet management solution in more than 450 KART vanpool vehicles operating in over eight valley counties. Many of these carry farm workers to and from agricultural work sites, operating under the Agricultural Industries Transportation Services (AITS) program. AT&T is the prime contractor and is providing wireless data services.
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Thu, Mar 4, 2010 10:35:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
Interceptor Ignition Interlocks Inc. and AT&T Unite to Help Make Roads Safer
According to the U.S. Dept of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 32 people in the United States die every day in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver, amounting to one death every 45 minutes. Further, roughly one-third of all drivers arrested or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) are repeat offenders.
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Thu, Mar 4, 2010 9:44:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T and Sterling Commerce Enable Saint-Gobain to Transform its Customer and Supplier Relationships
AT&T and Sterling Commerce today announced that the Saint-Gobain Corporation, a building materials manufacturer and distributor, has purchased Sterling Business Integration Suite from AT&T. Saint-Gobain will use Sterling Business Integration Suite to integrate enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and automate business processes among its customers and suppliers to achieve enhanced productivity, improved supply chain management and a stronger competitive edge.
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Thu, Mar 4, 2010 9:43:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Slims Down Accessory Packaging, Announces New Eco-Friendly Standards for Handsets
Less is definitely more – especially when it comes to paper and plastic that are typically thrown away. Extending its commitment to environmental sustainability, AT&T today announced a transition to smaller and more eco-friendly packaging for the wireless device accessories it sells. In addition, AT&T unveiled requirements for manufacturers of mobile phones to reduce the environmental impact of future handsets.
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Thu, Mar 4, 2010 8:37:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Announces Availability of New 3G LaptopConnect Devices
AT&T today announced two new 3G LaptopConnect devices: the AT&T USBConnect Turbo from LG and AT&T USBConnect Velocity from Option. Both will be available in AT&T retail stores, business channels and online beginning March 7. The Turbo and Velocity enable customers to stay connected on their laptop while on the go with the nation’s fastest 3G network.
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Thu, Mar 4, 2010 8:36:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Brings Free 'myWireless Mobile' Application to BlackBerry Bold and Curve Devices
AT&T today announced the expanded availability of AT&T myWireless Mobile – a free app that allows wireless subscribers to easily manage family and individual accounts directly from their handset – to both BlackBerry® Bold™ and BlackBerry® Curve™ customers.
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Thu, Mar 4, 2010 7:29:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T to Webcast Keynote from John Stephens at Credit Suisse Conference March 10
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a keynote by John Stephens, Senior Vice President and Controller, at Credit Suisse’s 2010 Global Media and Communications Convergence Conference in Palm Beach, FL on Wednesday, March 10 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Wed, Mar 3, 2010 3:47:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
Small businesses looking to use mobile technology to enhance their operations face a growing array of application options. For companies with limited tech capabilities, it can be difficult to determine what solutions will work best. The good news for small business is that the task just got easier, thanks to a newly revamped online Small Business Mobile Application Recommender Tool (SMART) unveiled today by AT&T*.
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Wed, Mar 3, 2010 9:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Investment in Florida Network Aimed at Enhancing Mobile Broadband Service Across the State
AT&T today unveiled its Florida wireless network investment plans for 2010, which include the addition of more than 65 new cell sites and the upgrade of nearly 200 additional cell sites to 3G throughout the state.
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Wed, Mar 3, 2010 9:13:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
NAFE Names AT&T to Top 50 Companies for Executive Women
AT&T* announced today that it has been named to the NAFE Top 50 Companies and 10 Nonprofits for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE). The list recognizes organizations whose policies and practices encourage women’s advancement and whose numbers at the highest levels of leadership demonstrate that commitment.
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Tue, Mar 2, 2010 12:55:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
Accenture Joins AT&T Business Exchange
AT&T is providing Accenture (NYSE:ACN) with a platform that allows it to collaborate with clients, suppliers and others by creating the experience of being in the same room, whether the participants are down the street or halfway around the world, the two companies said today.
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Tue, Mar 2, 2010 10:12:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Wins Stevie R Award in 2010 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
AT&T* announced today that AT&T BusinessDirect® Premier Online Store received a Stevie® Award in the “Online or Telesales Team of the Year” category in the fourth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. The Premier Online Store is part of the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio of productivity-enhancing online tools that put business customers in control of their AT&T products and services, 24/7.
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Tue, Mar 2, 2010 10:12:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Bell Labs Alumni Honored for Groundbreaking Work in Laser Technology
AT&T today announced that six distinguished AT&T Bell Labs alumni have been honored by the Optical Society of America for their pioneering efforts in the field of laser technology as part of LaserFest, a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the invention of the laser.
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Tue, Mar 2, 2010 9:04:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Customers Can Donate Via Text to Chile Recovery Efforts
In the wake of Saturday’s devastating earthquake in Chile, AT&T customers can use their wireless phones to donate money to support relief efforts in Chile.
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Mon, Mar 1, 2010 2:31:00 PM (utc+6)
Community
Today, AT&T and AeroScout, announced that Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital contracted with AT&T for the deployment of AeroScout’s Wi-Fi RFID Asset Tracking and Temperature Monitoring solutions. These solutions facilitate Henry Mayo’s ongoing improvement of daily workflow, staff satisfaction and operational efficiency as well as reducing rental equipment costs and enhancing patient care and safety.
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Mon, Mar 1, 2010 1:41:00 PM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
Call for Entries: Third Annual AT&T Big Mobile on Campus Challenge SM
AT&T* today launched its 2010 AT&T Big Mobile on Campus ChallengeSM, a national higher education contest that invites students to design the next generation e-learning mobile application. The contest provides students with the opportunity to create an innovative application that will enhance the educational process, garner their school national recognition, and make its way into multiple mobile devices operating across multiple platforms.
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Mon, Mar 1, 2010 8:41:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Named One of the Most Trusted Companies in Privacy
AT&T today announced it has been named a Most Trusted Company in Privacy by Ponemon Institute, an information security research company. AT&T ranked No. 20 in Ponemon Institute’s nationwide survey of more than 99,000 U.S. adults in Q4 2009.
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Thu, Feb 25, 2010 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
HACEMOS Aims to Spark Interest in Technology Fields Among Minority Students
AT&T announced today it will connect more than 1,000 high-school students nationwide through the 12th annual National High Technology Day, to expose them to careers in fields where minorities are underrepresented--Hispanics in particular. The goal of National High Technology Day hosted every year by AT&T’s Hispanic/Latino Association, HACEMOS, is to give minority students a feel for the opportunities in the science, technology, mathematics and engineering fields.
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Thu, Feb 25, 2010 8:36:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
to Webcast Keynote from Randall Stephenson at Morgan Stanley Conference March 2
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a keynote by Randall Stephenson, AT&T Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, March 2 at 12:15 p.m. PT. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Tue, Feb 23, 2010 9:41:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
CBS College Sports Network to Launch on AT&T U-verse TV
CBS COLLEGE SPORTS NETWORK and AT&T announced today the launch of the Network on AT&T U-verseSM TV, providing fans with the broadest and deepest coverage of college sports. CBS College Sports Network is available on channel 643 and channel 1643 (High Definition) in the AT&T U450 package or The Sports Package.
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Mon, Feb 22, 2010 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Don't Miss a Minute of Action with AT&T's Latest Mobile TV Device
AT&T and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., today announced the LG ARENA™ will be available online at www.wireless.att.com beginning February 26 and in AT&T stores nationwide March 7. Just over a half-inch thin with brushed and polished metal accents, the LG ARENA gives customers easy and quick access to a world of entertainment and multimedia with just a tap of a finger on a 3-inch touch screen. LG ARENA boasts super-fast web browsing on AT&T’s 7.2 HSPA 3G technology. With LG’s innovative 3D S-Class User Interface; music, movies, pictures and more are quickly within reach.
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Fri, Feb 19, 2010 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Inc. today announced plans to establish AT&T Innovation Centers to drive development of next-generation devices, applications and equipment that expand the capabilities of mobile and wired broadband.
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Thu, Feb 18, 2010 11:21:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Rolls Out its 1,000th Alternative Fuel Corporate Fleet Vehicle
AT&T today announced the deployment of its 1,000th alternative-fuel vehicle in its corporate fleet. The deployment is part of a $565 million planned investment announced in March 2009 to replace more than 15,000 fleet vehicles with more fuel-efficient models through 2018. AT&T currently operates a fleet of more than 77,000 vehicles.
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Thu, Feb 18, 2010 8:25:00 AM (utc+6)
Regulatory / Public Affairs
Tops Covalence Ethical Ranking of U.S. Telecoms
AT&T* today announced it has earned the top spot for a U.S.-based telecommunications company in the 2009 Covalence Ethical Rankings, an index tracking the ethical performance and reputation of multinational corporations. AT&T ranked second in the telecommunications sector – behind only U.K.-based Vodafone – and 28th overall in Covalence's 2009 ranking, up 126 spots from last year’s ranking. Covalence reviewed 581 global companies across 18 sectors, including 31 telecommunications companies, as part of this ranking.
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Thu, Feb 18, 2010 8:04:00 AM (utc+6)
Regulatory / Public Affairs
AT&T Announces Availability of First Device on Android Platform with Motorola
AT&T and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that the Motorola BACKFLIP with MOTOBLUR will be available in AT&T stores nationwide and online at www.wireless.att.com beginning March 7.
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Thu, Feb 18, 2010 6:03:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
More Than 200,000 Houston Customers Choose AT&T U-verse TV Over Cable
Video choice and competition have reached Houston consumers in a big way, and they have responded. AT&T today announced that more than 200,000 Houston customers have made the switch to AT&T U-verseSM TV. The milestone comes after the initial launch of U-verse TV in the Houston area only three years ago.
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Wed, Feb 17, 2010 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
More than 225,000 Dallas-Fort Worth Customers Choose AT&T U-verse TV Over Cable
Video choice and competition have reached Dallas-Fort Worth consumers in a big way, and they have responded. AT&T today announced that more than 225,000 DFW customers have made the switch to AT&T U-verseSM TV. The milestone comes after the initial launch of U-verse TV in the Dallas-Fort Worth area only three years ago.
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Wed, Feb 17, 2010 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Awarded Contract with State of California to Offer Relay Services
AT&T* was awarded the majority share of the competitively bid, California traditional Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) contract this week. This California Relay Services 3 contract is the largest in the nation, based on the total number of relay services minutes.
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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 12:30:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T* announced today that the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) has named AT&T one of America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) in 2009 for being a world-class leader in the inclusion of women business enterprises in its supply chain. This is the only national award honoring corporations for world-class programs that create level playing fields for WBEs to compete for corporate contracts.
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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 11:55:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T to Produce Exclusive Soundtrack for Athletes Competing in 2010 Olympic Winter Games
As the world prepares to take in the sights, sounds and majesty of the upcoming 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, AT&T is joining with world-renowned recording artists — 3 Doors Down, The All-American Rejects remix by Chad Hugo of the Neptunes, Mariah Carey, Gloriana, Green River Ordinance, Hoobastank, Puddle Of Mudd, Sugarland and many more— to create the exclusive AT&T Team USA Soundtrack for athletes as they pursue their dream of competing in the Olympic Games. These songs will be available exclusively via the iTunes Store, and via AT&T wireless devices, tones will available starting tomorrow.
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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 10:56:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Government Solutions Wins $5 Million Award from the Federal Trade Commission
AT&T (NYSE: T) Government Solutions today announced awards worth approximately $5 million, if all options are exercised, to provide AT&T Synaptic HostingSM, Managed Trusted IP Services (MTIPS) and AT&T Internet Protect® Service for the Federal Trade Commission as the independent agency’s primary provider of communications services.
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Thu, Feb 11, 2010 8:36:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T U-verseSM TV customers have a new way to follow Team USATM as they compete for the gold during NBC Universal’s 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
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Wed, Feb 10, 2010 12:12:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
As golf’s greatest athletes and world-renowned celebrities prepare to tee off for the first rounds of the legendary 72-hole PGA TOUR golf championship, AT&T today announced its lineup of activities to commemorate 25 years as the title sponsor of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
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Wed, Feb 10, 2010 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
NBC to Use AT&T Networking Services for Live Transmission of 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games
NBC Universal, the exclusive U.S. broadcaster of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, is collaborating with AT&T to help bring live coverage of the events to fans. The company will use AT&T’s managed network solution to support expanding bandwidth requirements and deliver programming to viewers across the U.S.
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Wed, Feb 10, 2010 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Selects LTE Equipment Suppliers
AT&T Inc. today announced the selection of Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson as equipment suppliers for the planned deployment of its higher-speed LTE mobile broadband network.
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Wed, Feb 10, 2010 6:04:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
New Business Coalition and Henry Ford Community College Announce 21st Century Job Retraining Program
Today, a business coalition, formed by AT&T* (NYSE: T), including Capital Communications, Goodman Networks, Lineage Power, Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR) and Telecom Technicians, and Henry Ford Community College announced the creation of the Michigan Alliance for High-Tech Skills Training, an industry-led job retraining program that will be available to displaced workers and interested students in Michigan this year.
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Tue, Feb 9, 2010 11:13:00 AM (utc+6)
Regulatory / Public Affairs
AT&T Interactive and Expedia Affiliate Network Announce Online Tool for Finding and Booking Hotels
AT&T Interactive and Expedia Inc., doing business as Expedia Affiliate Network, today announced a distribution agreement that helps travelers conveniently check hotel rates, room availability and book rooms on AT&T Interactive's YELLOWPAGES.COM and YP.COM local search websites. In addition to AT&T Interactive's comprehensive business listings, user reviews, and video profiles, the new hotel booking functionality supports AT&T Interactive's ongoing content growth. The booking feature is co-branded with hotels.com, a subsidiary of Expedia®.
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Tue, Feb 9, 2010 9:03:00 AM (utc+6)
Advertising and Publishing
AT&T Receives Highest Ranking in Current Analysis' U.S. Enterprise Mobility Company Assessment
AT&T announced today that it has received the highest ranking among Tier 1 Carriers in the most recent Current Analysis U.S. Enterprise Mobility Company Assessment. The ranking highlights AT&T’s integrated, forward&-looking and diverse enterprise mobility portfolio of wireless and wireline solutions.
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Tue, Feb 9, 2010 8:43:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Inc.* (NYSE:T) today announced that it has reached a new tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America in core wireline contract negotiations in CWA District 3 (AT&T’s Southeast Region), covering approximately 30,000 employees in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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Mon, Feb 8, 2010 10:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Interactive and Ted Introduce Official Mobile App for Ted2010
AT&T Interactive and TED today announced the availability of the official TED2010 Mobile Conference app. Developed on AT&T Interactive’s Plusmo application development platform, the mobile app offers access to conference information leading up to the event on Feb. 9-13 in Long Beach, Calif. The TED2010 Mobile conference app is available for registered attendees via the mobile web or for download on select major mobile platforms.
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Mon, Feb 8, 2010 8:54:00 AM (utc+6)
Advertising and Publishing
AT&T Business Solutions Alliance Channel Program Honors Top Solution Providers
AT&T Business Solutions is proud to announce recipients of its annual Solution Providers Champion Award. The 88 honorees, participants in the company's Alliance Channel program, achieved the highest levels of sales among their peer companies during the 2009 calendar year and were recently recognized at the AT&T Alliance Channel sales kickoff meeting in Dallas. The AT&T Alliance Channel program focuses on solution providers who work with the company to serve the needs of small businesses to large enterprise customers.
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Mon, Feb 8, 2010 8:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T/JA Job Shadow Student Wins Trip to Support Team USA at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
To provide additional opportunities for students involved with the AT&T/JA Worldwide Job Shadow Initiative, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is honoring the winner of an essay contest with a trip to Vancouver to attend the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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Mon, Feb 8, 2010 8:12:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T FamilyMap App Launches on App Store
AT&T today announced the availability of the AT&T FamilyMap App on the App Store. The app provides families with a more seamless experience when locating and connecting with one another on the go using iPhone.
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Fri, Feb 5, 2010 10:12:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
"When I Rise" World Premiere at SXSW Film Festival
“When I Rise,” a new documentary about Barbara Smith Conrad, an opera singer who overcame racial discrimination to achieve international stardom, is an official selection of the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival.
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Thu, Feb 4, 2010 6:44:00 PM (utc+6)
Regulatory / Public Affairs
AT&T Examines Healthcare Technology Solutions with Virtual CIO Roundtable
Demonstrating the power of new technology to facilitate ‘face-to-face’ meetings more quickly, more often and expand participation in the dialogue on important global and domestic U.S. issues, AT&T yesterday used its AT&T Telepresence Solution to bring together leading information technology executives and healthcare experts from across the U.S. to participate in a dialogue about the ever-increasing role of technology in healthcare solutions.
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Thu, Feb 4, 2010 6:38:00 PM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T and Sling Media Collaborate on SlingPlayer Mobile App for 3G Mobile Broadband Network
AT&T today announced that its 3G mobile broadband network will support Sling Media, Inc.'s SlingPlayer Mobile™ app.
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Thu, Feb 4, 2010 4:18:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Wins Frost & Sullivan 2009 Portfolio Leadership of the Year Award in Mobile Resource Management
AT&T today announced that it has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2009 North American Portfolio Leadership of the Year Award in Mobile Resource Management (MRM). The award recognizes AT&T's portfolio of MRM solutions for its broad array of features and functionality, high quality, innovation, brand awareness and customer scalability.
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Thu, Feb 4, 2010 10:39:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Earns Top Ranking for Wireless Customer Loyalty in Leading Marketing Research Study
When it comes to loyalty, AT&T gets it. AT&T today announced that it has been ranked number one in customer loyalty for wireless phone service in the 2010 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index.
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Thu, Feb 4, 2010 10:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Announces "Open Call - Apps For All!" Contest for Application Developers
Continuing its commitment to openness and innovation, AT&T today announced the fifth annual "Open Call - Apps For All!" contest, taking place at the CTIA Wireless convention in Las Vegas March 23-24. Designed to identify the country's most innovative wireless applications, the "Open Call - Apps For All!" contest is an evolution of AT&T's Fast-Pitch contest held at CTIA for the past four years.
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Thu, Feb 4, 2010 10:06:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Connects Healthy Moms and Babies Nationwide, Embraces "text4baby" with Free Texts and Advocacy
AT&T announced today that it is supporting a nationwide effort to help connect expectant mothers and families with weekly tips to support healthy pregnancies – and healthy babies – via text messaging. It’s called text4baby, and it’s now available at no charge to expectant mothers across the country.
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Thu, Feb 4, 2010 10:03:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
They say, if you love someone, set them free. If you love several someones this Valentine’s Day, AT&T helps you set them up with a free phone. Just in time for Feb. 14, AT&T customers can buy any smartphone, like the new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700 for $199 after mail-in rebate, and get any four Quick Messaging Devices, like the Pantech Impact for free after mail-in rebate. Voice plan and qualifying data plan is required on a two year service agreement for each phone.
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Thu, Feb 4, 2010 9:13:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Convenes Advisory Panel on Access & Aging to Better Serve Customers
AT&T will hold its first-quarter Advisory Panel on Access & Aging (AAPAA) discussion to announce its continued dedication in product and service offerings to keep its customers and employees, including seniors and those in the disability community, connected. The panel discussion will take place Thursday, February 4, and Friday, February 5, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Thu, Feb 4, 2010 8:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Penn State Hershey Medical Center to Provide Complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi in Patient Rooms
AT&T is working with Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to provide complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi access in hospital patient areas. Under a new contract, AT&T and Penn State will equip nearly 500 patient rooms throughout the Medical Center with AT&T Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing patients and their visitors to access high speed wireless broadband.
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Wed, Feb 3, 2010 8:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
As National Job Shadow Day arrives, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today reinforced its commitment to supporting the largest job-shadow program in the nation and, in partnership with Junior Achievement, unveiled plans to provide job shadow opportunities to even more schools throughout the nation.
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Tue, Feb 2, 2010 10:10:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Offers Wireless Billing Relief for Rescue Workers in Haiti
AT&T (NYSE:T) has further bolstered support for Haiti relief workers by waiving wireless usage charges for customers in Haiti who make/receive voice calls, use wireless data services or send text messages, in order to show the company’s support for those helping with relief efforts. The billing relief will be retroactive to Jan. 12, when the earthquake hit, and will be in effect until Feb. 28, 2010.
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Tue, Feb 2, 2010 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Wins Frost & Sullivan 2009 Market Leadership Award in Wavelength Services
AT&T today announced that it has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2009 Market Leadership Award in Wavelength Services, North America. The award recognizes AT&T for its unmatched network footprint, broad portfolio of offerings and strong service level agreements (SLAs) in the wavelength services market.
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Tue, Feb 2, 2010 8:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Launches Mobile Paging and Group Notification Solution for Healthcare Organizations
AT&T today announced it is teaming with Wallace Wireless, Inc. to offer Wallace Information Communicator (WIC) Pager, a premium group alert notification solution for hospitals and healthcare organizations to help address their productivity, security and coverage needs.
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Tue, Feb 2, 2010 8:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T* announced today the launch of its 28 Days of inspiration campaign and Web site www.att.com/28days to celebrate the history, contributions and culture of African Americans this February, while at the same time looking to the future. The 28 Days campaign is an innovative program created by AT&T to highlight February as more than a reflection of the rich past, but an unimaginable footprint to what the future holds beyond Black History Month in the African American community.
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Mon, Feb 1, 2010 2:38:00 PM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Wins Frost & Sullivan 2009 Market Leadership Award in SONET Services
AT&T today announced that it has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2009 Market Leadership Award in SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) Services. The award recognizes AT&T for its progressive portfolio of SONET services and unrivaled strength across the retail and wholesale segments.
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Mon, Feb 1, 2010 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Adds MSNBC and MSNBC HD to U-verse TV Channel Lineup in Parts of Connecticut
AT&T today announced the addition of MSNBC and MSNBC HD to the AT&T U-verseSM TV channel lineup in parts of Connecticut. The channels — which have previously been available to many local U-verse TV subscribers — are now available to every U-verse TV customer in Connecticut.
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Fri, Jan 29, 2010 10:20:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Webinar to Offer Small Businesses Tips on Effectively Using Social Media
Supporting its ongoing commitment to nurture the growth and success of small business, AT&T today announced another free one-hour webinar aimed to provide small business owners with the knowledge needed to run a successful business. As part of a series of instructional webinars and training courses available on AT&T’s small business Web site, www.att.com/SmallBusinessInSite, the upcoming webinar, “Social Media Strategy for Small Business,” will feature noted small business media personality and expert, Mario Armstrong.
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Fri, Jan 29, 2010 9:09:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T* today announced that Gartner, Inc. has positioned AT&T as a Challenger in its December 9, 2009 “Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, North America” report1. AT&T was evaluated based on its completeness of vision and ability to execute.
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Fri, Jan 29, 2010 9:09:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T U-verse Voice Digital Home Phone Service Reaches 1 Million Lines
AT&T today announced that it now serves 1 million AT&T U-verseSM Voice digital home phone lines. The milestone comes two years after AT&T introduced the advanced VoIP service, which is now available to millions of homes across 22 states.
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Thu, Jan 28, 2010 1:00:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Business Solutions, the business unit within AT&T offering services for business customers, completed a successful fourth quarter 2009 highlighted by the acquisition in October of VeriSign’s global security consulting business.
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Thu, Jan 28, 2010 12:38:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today reported fourth-quarter results highlighted by solid momentum across key growth areas. Wireless service revenues grew 9.2 percent, driven by industry-leading subscriber growth and continued rapid adoption of data services. AT&T U-verse subscriber gains topped 1 million for the year. Wireline IP-based services and strategic business products both posted strong double-digit revenue growth.
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Thu, Jan 28, 2010 6:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Supports More Than 370 Wireless Specialty Devices
AT&T, which offers the nation’s most advanced mobile broadband experience, announced today that through 2009, it has certified more than 370 wireless specialty consumer and machine-to-machine devices – such as ereaders, netbooks, digital photo frames, personal navigation devices, and home security monitoring and smart grid devices – for use on its mobile broadband network.
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Tue, Jan 26, 2010 1:50:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Wi-Fi Handles More Than 85 Million Total Connections in 2009, More Than Four Times 2008
AT&T’s mobile broadband customers are increasingly using the company’s Wi-Fi network — the nation’s largest — to connect to the Internet for e-mail, searching the Web and downloading music and video. AT&T* today reported that its customers made a record 85.5 million connections to the Internet in 2009 using AT&T’s Wi-Fi network, four times the number of Wi-Fi connections made in 2008.
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Mon, Jan 25, 2010 4:04:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T announced today that it has nearly topped the 2009 index of most inclusive companies for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), one of the most influential advocacy groups in the nation representing more than a dozen Hispanic organizations.
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Mon, Jan 25, 2010 1:15:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
Planning a trip to British Columbia to support Team USA™? With the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver just a few weeks away, AT&T* is reminding customers of the availability ofwireless rate plans that can save customers money while using voice or data services in Canada as well as offering helpful wireless tips to ensure a golden experience abroad.
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Mon, Jan 25, 2010 11:50:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Wireless Priority Service Now Available When Roaming in Canada
AT&T today announced it has enhanced its Wireless Priority Service to operate when roaming in Canada within the Rogers Wireless coverage area in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. This enhancement is made possible by AT&T’s cross-border roaming relationship with Rogers Wireless, Canada's largest wireless provider.
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Mon, Jan 25, 2010 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Provides Further Support to Aid Haiti Quake Victims Through a Variety of Programs
AT&T (NYSE:T) is offering further assistance and support to earthquake victims in Haiti through a variety of programs and initiatives that include direct support for leading relief organizations, donating wireless devices to help re-establish communications, and enabling donations from AT&T customers and employees.
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Tue, Jan 19, 2010 5:57:00 PM (utc+6)
Community
Celebrating 25 years as the title sponsor of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in just three weeks, AT&T today announced that fans can enter for a chance to win netbooks, wireless devices and commemorative gear just by registering at www.att.net/attpb or via mail. And, beginning today and throughout February, golf enthusiasts are invited to re-live the legacy through historical highlights over the past quarter century of the Pro-Am at AT&T Fanzone, www.fanzone.att.net.
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Tue, Jan 19, 2010 11:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T and Kore Telematics Announce Services Agreement for AT&T Control Center
AT&T today announced the extension of an agreement with KORE Telematics, AT&T's largest Value Added Reseller of machine-to-machine (M2M) network services, to support wireless data services through AT&T Control Center, powered by Jasper Wireless.
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Tue, Jan 19, 2010 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Announces New Unlimited Plans
AT&T today announced new unlimited plans across all devices - including its industry-leading lineup of smartphones - to provide more value and choice for customers who want to talk, text and surf on the nation's fastest 3G network.
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Fri, Jan 15, 2010 4:39:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Film Awards App for iPhone Now Available from App Store
AT&T today announced the launch of its Film Awards Interactive App on the App Store. The free app lets users read bios, watch previews and vote for their favorite award-nominated films and stars right on their iPhone or AT&T U-verseSM TV screen.
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Fri, Jan 15, 2010 3:41:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
From the first ski jump to the last triple Axel, America will have more ways to enjoy NBC Universal's world-class coverage of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver with all three AT&T screens — the TV, the PC and the mobile phone.
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Fri, Jan 15, 2010 8:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Atlanta AT&T Customers Get Boost in Coverage with Second Layer of Capacity
Surfing the Internet, keeping up with social networking apps, streaming video -- these are just a few of the things you can do on an AT&T wireless device today. It’s also the reason AT&T has substantially increased capacity on nearly 90 cell sites across the metro Atlanta area. The project involved the addition of a second layer of capacity, or “second carrier,” to the AT&T 3G network.
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Thu, Jan 14, 2010 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
The Switch Inks Deal with AT&T to Expand Delivery of Live and On-Demand High Definition Programming
AT&T today announced a multi-year contract with The Switch™ to deliver broadcast video with live and on-demand high definition programming across more than 20 states. Owned and operated by Beers Enterprises, Inc. (BEI), The Switch provides video images and sound to the broadcast industry, including television networks, local broadcast stations, and producers and distributors of television programming.
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Tue, Jan 12, 2010 8:35:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
College football fans made their voices heard and selected the best college football player in the country. AT&T announced today that University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is the AT&T All-America Player of the Year, the only major college football award chosen exclusively by fans. Receiving more than 137,000 text votes, McCoy is the people's choice for best college football player in the nation.
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Fri, Jan 8, 2010 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
Analyst Firm Positions AT&T in the Visionaries Quadrant for Oracle Outsourcing in North America
AT&T today announced it has been positioned as a "Visionary" in the recently published "Magic Quadrant for Oracle Outsourcing, North America" report by Gartner, Inc.
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Thu, Jan 7, 2010 1:29:00 PM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Named "Best Wireless Service in the World" by Global Traveler
AT&T announced today that it has been recognized as having the "Best Wireless Service in the World" by the readers of Global Traveler magazine. The annual survey, now in its sixth year, gives Global Traveler readers the chance to voice their opinions on "the best" in many categories of business and luxury travel.
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Thu, Jan 7, 2010 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Launches Wi-Fi Service at Tulsa Airport
Travelers who will be making their way through the Tulsa International Airport will now have the added convenience of having access to AT&T’s wireless Internet service at their fingertips. AT&T— an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network — and the Tulsa International Airport today announced that AT&T Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport.
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Thu, Jan 7, 2010 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T, which offers the nation's fastest 3G network and unsurpassed choice in devices, applications and operating systems, announced today the launch of an emerging devices web site designed to help manufacturers quickly establish a working relationship with the carrier and to navigate easily their device, network and go-to-market needs.
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Wed, Jan 6, 2010 1:30:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
Pandigital Debuts Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame Powered by AT&T
Pandigital today debuts the Pandigital Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame – a next-generation, wirelessly connected digital photo frame that conveniently accepts photos emailed from family and friends. The frame will connect through AT&T's wireless network and is expected to be available early this year.
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Wed, Jan 6, 2010 1:30:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Launches Major Initiative to Bring 'Apps to All'
AT&T today announced plans to launch five new devices from Dell, HTC and Motorola based on the Android platform. The company also announced a major initiative to expand the universe of mobile applications beyond smartphones to more mobile phones – and spur future app development for emerging consumer electronics devices, its U-verse TV platform, and enterprise and small business workplaces
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Wed, Jan 6, 2010 12:05:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
PSS World Medical, Inc. Selects AT&T and Sterling Commerce to Optimize Global Supply Chain
PSS World Medical, Inc. is helping ensure its products are in the hands of the health care providers who need them by implementing new on-demand software from AT&T to improve responsiveness to disruptions across its global supply chain.
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Wed, Jan 6, 2010 9:04:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Upgrades 3G Technology at Cell Sites Across Nation
AT&T today announced completion of a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation’s fastest 3G network for even faster speeds.
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Tue, Jan 5, 2010 2:39:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T to Webcast Keynote from John Stankey at Citi Conference Jan. 5
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a keynote by John Stankey, President and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Operations, Inc., at Citi's 20th Annual Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 12:00 p.m. PT. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Tue, Dec 29, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Announces 2.4 Percent Dividend Increase, Marks 26 Years of Dividend Increases
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that its board of directors has approved a 2.4 percent increase in the company’s quarterly dividend. AT&T has increased its quarterly dividend for 26 consecutive years, a record unmatched among major telecom companies.
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Fri, Dec 18, 2009 4:49:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Lights Up 3G Network in Vermont
AT&T* today announced an update on the availability of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Vermont.
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Wed, Dec 16, 2009 3:12:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T BusinessDirect Once Again Leads the Pack in Analyst Firm's Review of Customer Web Portals
AT&T today announced that for the fifth consecutive year, AT&T BusinessDirect® topped the list of telecom carrier customer Web portals in an annual benchmark study conducted by the independent research firm, Yankee Group.
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Wed, Dec 16, 2009 12:17:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
The holidays are here, and AT&T has military families top of mind. With the help of the USO, AT&T is donating more than 230,000 prepaid phone cards - with a total retail value of more than $1 million - to military personnel stationed overseas in 2009.
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Wed, Dec 16, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T announced today the launch of three AT&T Latino channels on Facebook, MySpace and Youtube, as part of its commitment to give Spanish-speaking customers access to the content and services they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The new AT&T Latino social media platforms were designed to keep consumers up-to-speed on AT&T’s entertainment sponsorships, exclusive content, promotions and special offers, along with the latest in technology trends and tips for AT&T products and services.
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Wed, Dec 16, 2009 8:22:00 AM (utc+6)
Espanol
AT&T Wins MEF Carrier Ethernet Service Provider Award
AT&T has been recognized with a prestigious 2009 MEF Carrier Ethernet Service Provider award for the Best Service Portfolio. Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is a global industry alliance comprising more than 155 organizations including telecommunications service providers, cable multiple system operators (MSOs), network equipment/software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing organizations.
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Tue, Dec 15, 2009 9:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Enhances Retail Experience with AT&T
AT&T is helping 1-800-FLOWERS.COM INC. (FLWS), the world’s leading florist and gift shop, streamline the online customer experience with AT&T Hosting and Application Services. Under a two-year renewed contract, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM will expand its use of AT&T’s hosting and voice services to facilitate efficiencies across its online business, customer service operations and retail locations nationwide.
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Tue, Dec 15, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
TeleNav Asset Tracker from AT&T Now Available for Enterprises and Government Agencies
AT&T today announced an asset tracking application for businesses and government agencies to monitor and report the location of their portable assets in field operations with GPS precision. Delivered as software-as-a service (SaaS), TeleNav Asset Tracker from AT&T tracks and provides location-based information on field-based assets such as machinery, equipment, containers and vehicles.
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Tue, Dec 15, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T, Communications Workers of America Reach Tentative Agreement in Southeast Contract Negotiations
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America in core wireline contract negotiations in CWA District 3 (AT&T’s Southeast Region), covering approximately 30,000 employees in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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Mon, Dec 14, 2009 11:57:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
Four nominees have been announced for the AT&T All-America Player of the Year award, and only the fan votes will determine the top college football player in the nation. In the only collegiate national player of the year award determined solely by the fans, University of Alabama running back Mark Ingram, University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, University of Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow have been selected by ESPN as the nation’s top candidates based on their outstanding performances throughout the season, and AT&T is relying on fans to determine who rules the gridiron.
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Mon, Dec 14, 2009 9:59:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
Video choice and competition has reached Georgia consumers in a big way across dozens of cities. AT&T* today announced that AT&T U-verseSM services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice, are now available to more than 500 thousand living units across the state – a little over a year after launching the services in the Atlanta area.
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Mon, Dec 14, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse TV Lineup Expands to Include Five New HD Channels
AT&T today announced several additions to the AT&T U-verseSM TV channel lineup, including five new High Definition (HD) channels and new international programming channels for Filipino and Cantonese viewers
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Mon, Dec 14, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Completes Network Upgrade to Significantly Boost 3G Capacity from Key West to Vero Beach
With more customers surfing the Internet, keeping up with social networking apps, and sharing video on their wireless devices today, the demand for more mobile bandwith is growing. That’s why AT&T* has substantially increased 3G capacity on hundreds of cell sites from Key West to Vero Beach. The project involved the addition of a third layer of capacity, or “third carrier,” to the AT&T 3G network – the first UMTS network upgrade of its kind to be completed by a wireless provider in the U.S.
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Mon, Dec 14, 2009 8:29:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T* announced today that it anticipates its pending sale of former Centennial Communications Corp. wireless assets to Verizon Wireless to be completed in the first quarter of 2010. On May 8, 2009, the two companies entered into an agreement under which Verizon Wireless would acquire from AT&T wireless properties, including licenses, network assets and nearly 120,000 subscribers (as of signing) in five service areas in Louisiana and Mississippi. The five service areas are Lafayette, La., LA-5 (Beauregard), LA-6 (Iberville), LA-7 (West Feliciana) and MS-8 (Claiborne).
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Fri, Dec 11, 2009 3:15:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T* announced today that it anticipates its pending acquisition of wireless assets from Verizon Wireless to be completed in the first quarter of 2010. On May 8, 2009, the two companies entered into an agreement under which AT&T would acquire properties from Verizon Wireless, including licenses, network assets and 1.5 million subscribers (as of signing) in 79 service areas across 18 states.
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Fri, Dec 11, 2009 3:15:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T announced today that it was selected as having the “Best Mobile Phone Coverage In The World” in the 2009 Best in Business Travel Awards, conducted by Business Traveler magazine. Now in its 21st year, the annual survey gives readers the chance to voice their opinions on the companies that have made their business travels more enjoyable. AT&T, for the third year in a row, has claimed the top spot among U.S. wireless providers.
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Fri, Dec 11, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Government Solutions Awarded $120-Million Contract Extension from the U.S. Postal Service
AT&T (NYSE: T) Government Solutions has announced a $120-million contract extension to support U. S. Postal Service facilities across the country under the Postal Advanced Telecommunications Network (PATN) contract.
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Thu, Dec 10, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Offers Fans Opportunity to Become Part of 2010 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic History
Want to be a part of one of the most historic bowl games in college football history? AT&T is now offering fans the chance to make Cotton Bowl Classic history by inviting them to send their images via MMS, email or by uploading them online in the first-ever AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic photo mosaic.
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Wed, Dec 9, 2009 12:21:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
First All-Weather Device for Billboards is Certified to Run on AT&T Wireless Network
AT&T today announced that SmartLink™ from OutdoorLink, Inc. is the first all-weather programmable device for the outdoor advertising industry to be certified to operate over AT&T’s wireless data network.
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Wed, Dec 9, 2009 11:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Forms Business Sustainability Advisory Council
Partnering with Leading Third Parties and Advancing ICT's Role in Addressing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Wed, Dec 9, 2009 8:40:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Interead to Connect Next Generation eReader with AT&T 3G Mobile Broadband Service
Interead, makers of the COOL-ER line of ereaders, and AT&T today announced an agreement that will deliver users of the COOL-ER 3G ereader, scheduled for release in mid-2010, the nation’s fastest 3G mobile broadband experience.
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Wed, Dec 9, 2009 7:04:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse TV Marks 2 Million Customer Milestone
AT&T today announced at the UBS 37th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference that it will reach its 2 millionth AT&T U-verseSM TV customer today. In the last year, AT&T has added one million customers to the award-winning TV service available to millions of homes across 22 states.
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Wed, Dec 9, 2009 7:04:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Named to 2009 InfoWorld 100 List
AT&T today announced that it has been honored by IDG’s InfoWorld magazine with a spot on the 2009 InfoWorld 100 list, which honors the 100 companies that have made the best use of technology to enhance their business.
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Tue, Dec 8, 2009 10:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Announces Teaming Agreement with Silver Spring Networks
AT&T has announced a teaming agreement with Silver Spring Networks to deliver 3G wireless communication services to Silver Spring’s utility customers throughout the U.S. Today’s announcement is the latest expansion of AT&T’s efforts with smart grid technology in the M2M (machine to machine) communications space.
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Tue, Dec 8, 2009 8:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Helps Vital Transportation Improve its Operations
AT&T is collaborating with Vital Transportation, a New York City-based luxury car service, to help enhance communications across its day-to-day operations.
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Tue, Dec 8, 2009 8:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
New AT&T iPhone App Adds the Power of Crowdsourcing to Network Enhancement Initiatives
As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering the best possible wireless experience, AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T Mark the Spot, an iPhone app that enables customers to quickly and easily provide feedback on AT&T network performance in a specific location.
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Mon, Dec 7, 2009 8:08:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Get New Holiday Gadgets Setup Fast with Special Tech Support from AT&T ConnecTech
Good little girls and boys who may get the gift of a shiny new laptop or tech gadget this holiday are in luck. Beginning today, AT&T U-verseSM and AT&T High Speed Internet customers can receive a $50 rebate on installation of their wireless home network by an AT&T ConnecTech® expert — including connecting and setting up their new devices — when they subscribe to AT&T ConnecTech Support Plus monthly tech support service.
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Mon, Dec 7, 2009 8:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Ring in the New Year with a Free SmartPhone from AT&T U-verse
Smartphones are at the top of many shoppers’ holiday lists this season. And so are high definition TVs. For shoppers who want the best of both, AT&T is offering new AT&T U-verse SM customers up to $200 back in promotion cards that can be used on the latest smartphone... or a choice of virtually anything else.
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Mon, Dec 7, 2009 8:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Ring in the Holidays with Half Price BlackBerry Smartphones and a Free Samsung Solstice from AT&T
AT&T is putting the holiday shopping sled into high gear with two great promotions available on the nation’s fastest 3G network. Beginning Friday, Dec. 4, AT&T customers can get any new BlackBerry® smartphone, including the new BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700, at 50 percent off after mail-in rebate and two-year agreement. In addition, AT&T is offering the Samsung Solstice™, a compact touch screen phone, for free after a mail-in rebate. Both offers require a new two-year agreement and are only available for a limited time. The offers are available both online and in AT&T retail locations.
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Thu, Dec 3, 2009 4:01:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Joins U.S. Effort to Reduce Energy Usage Intensity
AT&T yesterday joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Save Energy Now LEADER initiative, which asks that companies pledge to reduce their energy intensity by 25 percent or more during the next 10 years. Save Energy Now LEADER is an ambitious national public-private initiative to drive significant energy intensity and carbon emission reductions across the U.S. industrial sector. AT&T is among more than 30 companies making this initial pledge to reduce energy intensity.
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Thu, Dec 3, 2009 9:13:00 AM (utc+6)
Regulatory / Public Affairs
AT&T's Undersea Cable Capacity Grows with Asia America Gateway Submarine Cable Network
AT&T today announced a significant expansion of its network capacity in the Asia-Pacific region through its participation in the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) consortium. The consortium, focused on building an undersea cable system connecting Southeast Asia and the United States, recently announced the completion of the 20,000 kilometer-long AAG submarine cable network’s comprehensive testing. This milestone now enables AAG to begin carrying commercial traffic.
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Thu, Dec 3, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
International
For small and midsize businesses, every minute of downtime could mean lost revenue, customers and/or market share. To provide more uptime for these businesses, AT&T and Lenovo are announcing today the bundling of AT&T Tech Support 360SM with select Lenovo PCs.
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Thu, Dec 3, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Small Business Technology Makeover Contest Jumpstarts Five Winning Small Businesses
It takes a lot to run a successful small business and as the digital marketplace continues to evolve, standing out in the crowd is becoming more challenging.
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Wed, Dec 2, 2009 9:03:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T to Webcast Presentation from Ralph de la Vega at UBS Conference Dec. 9
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a presentation by Ralph de la Vega, President and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, at the UBS 37th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Wed, Dec 2, 2009 8:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Builds on Commitment to Reduce Energy Consumption
AT&T today announced the appointment of John Schinter as AT&T’s first director of energy. Schinter, who has twenty-five years’ experience in environmental sustainability and integrated energy services, will oversee AT&T’s company-wide energy management efforts across all energy-consuming business units, drive comprehensive programs to reduce energy consumption and direct AT&T’s energy purchasing strategies. Schinter will join AT&T’s Corporate Real Estate Property Management team.
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Tue, Dec 1, 2009 9:58:00 AM (utc+6)
Regulatory / Public Affairs
AT&T today announced that AT&T Labs Chief Scientist David Belanger has been named the first recipient of the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Industrial Innovation Award. The award will be presented this afternoon at IEEE GLOBECOM 2009 in Honolulu.
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Tue, Dec 1, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T and NYC & Company Announce Two-Year Integrated Advertising and Marketing Agreement
AT&T and NYC & Company - the official tourism, marketing, and partnership organization for the City of New York - announced today a two-year advertising and marketing agreement which provides an integrated package of marketing assets to allow AT&T and its YELLOWPAGES.COM brand to reach customers throughout New York City. The assets include founding sponsorship of the NYC Official Information Center, search integration on NYC & Company?s Web site (www.nycgo.com), advertising on NYC & Company?s media assets, and sponsorship of NYC Extreme Local - the City?s most fully experiential marketing program to-date which launched on November 27.
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Mon, Nov 30, 2009 5:19:00 PM (utc+6)
Advertising and Publishing
AT&T and LG Mobile Phones Announce the First 1GhzSmartphone in the United States, the LG Expo
AT&T and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., today announced the LG eXpo will be available online beginning December 7. Featuring the first 1 GHz processor in the United States, the LG eXpo allows business professionals to meet their demanding data sharing needs while on the go. Available exclusively for AT&T customers, the handset will be compatible with AT&T’s High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 Mbps technology, which provides a considerable speed boost to the nation’s fastest 3G network.
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Mon, Nov 30, 2009 11:07:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Reward cards, wireless, devices for a penny, the most popular smartphones, plus free Quick Messaging Devices on the nation’s fastest 3G network and more ... it’s that time of year to make your list and check it twice! Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EST Friday, Nov. 27, AT&T will package together value, savings and giveaways into the perfect present as shoppers nationwide celebrate the start of the holiday season.
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Wed, Nov 25, 2009 10:45:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T and HP Introduce HP iPAQ Glisten, 3G World Phone for Mobile Professionals
AT&T and HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the upcoming availability of the new HP iPAQ Glisten, a feature-rich 3G world phone that meets the increasing demands of modern mobile professionals. AT&T’s first smartphone with an AMOLED (active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen, the HP iPAQ Glisten is loaded with features tailored with the business power user in mind.
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Tue, Nov 24, 2009 11:03:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Pledges Support to National Lab Day Partnership
AT&T today announced plans to support the new National Lab Day partnership, an initiative to foster collaboration between researchers, students and educators to enhance science and math learning opportunities.
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Mon, Nov 23, 2009 1:48:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Dataconnect Pass SM Makes Mobile Data More Flexible, Convenient on Nation's Fastest 3G Network
It’s the nation’s fastest 3G network – and now – it’s accessible to millions of mobile broadband customers on their own terms and their own time. For the first time, AT&T today announced DataConnect PassSM – pay-as-you-need it data service with access to the nation’s fastest 3G network – available by the day, by the week or by the month, using a laptop or netbook compatible with AT&T’s wireless network.
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Mon, Nov 23, 2009 1:32:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Telepresence Solution Helps Cerner Connect Clients, Associates Around the Globe
Connecting associates around the world and collaborating with clients is now a quicker, more interactive process for global healthcare solutions provider Cerner (Nasdaq: CERN). Cerner began using the AT&T* Telepresence Solution, an immersive video technology that connects remote participants, earlier this year to help respond to client service requests in a timely manner and to conduct virtual business meetings with its associates, clients and business partners around the world.
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Mon, Nov 23, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
Good little boys and girls across the country can text their holiday wish-list to Santa and track Santa’s sleigh journey faster than ever this year, thanks to the bearded man in red and some of his helpers, including AT&T. According to the North Pole, Santa has decided to use the latest digital tools to spread holiday cheer through a holiday texting campaign and a special app on AT&T U-verseSM TV.
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Fri, Nov 20, 2009 10:44:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Adds HP Mini 110 Netbook with 3G Mobile Broadband to its Holiday Product Lineup
AT&T today announced it will begin selling the HP Mini 110 in its stores nationwide and online at www.att.com/netbooks beginning Sunday, Nov. 22.
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Thu, Nov 19, 2009 12:21:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Recognized for Excellence in New Product Innovation by Analyst Firm Frost & Sullivan
In recognition of AT&T’s ongoing commitment to the growth and success of small businesses nationwide, AT&T today announced that it is the recipient of the 2009 North America New Product Innovation Award in Information and Communication Technologies from industry analyst firm Frost & Sullivan. Specifically, the award was presented to AT&T for its AT&T Tech Support 360 service introduced last year.
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Thu, Nov 19, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
Patients who have chronic wounds and may be immobilized can now receive treatment in their homes by experienced clinicians who collaborate remotely with certified wound care specialists miles away. Wound Technology Network is using wireless technology services from AT&T and empowering healthcare professionals with smart mobile devices to diagnose and prescribe treatments for patients with chronic wounds anytime, anywhere.
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Thu, Nov 19, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Announces Campaign to Support PADRES Contra el Cancer in Fight Against Childhood Disease
AT&T* today announced that it will launch the fourth annual campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer and collect donations to support PADRES Contra El Cáncer (PADRES), a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children who are battling the disease, beginning November 22. AT&T set a goal of raising $300,000 this year, which would mean a total donation of $1 million to PADRES since the campaign's inception in 2007.
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Wed, Nov 18, 2009 11:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T and Kore Telematics Team to Simplify M2M Device Network Certification Process
AT&T today announced enhancements that simplify the on-boarding of non-stocked machine-to-machine (M2M) devices onto the AT&T network through an expanded relationship with KORE Telematics. KORE Telematics is AT&T's largest Value Added Reseller of M2M network services.
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Wed, Nov 18, 2009 8:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Rolls Out More Free TV Apps to U-verse Customers
AT&T today announced the launch of two new TV apps for AT&T U-verseSM customers: Offers On Demand, an app that lets you redeem a coupon code on-screen for discounts on movie rentals; and Caller ID on TV, an app that lets you view your U-verse Voice Caller ID and voicemail notifications on your U-verse TV screen.
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Tue, Nov 17, 2009 11:43:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Renton, Auburn and King County
AT&T today announced a substantial upgrade of its 3G mobile broadband network in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Renton, Auburn, Pierce and King Counties with the deployment of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. As a result of this upgrade, local customers should experience better 3G wireless connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage. The enhancement also increases network capacity, and is intended to support ever-growing demand for 3G mobile broadband service.
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Tue, Nov 17, 2009 10:14:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Invests Nearly $65 Million Through 2009 to Strengthen 3G Wireless Coverage in SF Bay Area
AT&T today announced that it has invested nearly $65 million from 2008 through the 3rd quarter of 2009 to complete a substantial upgrade of its local 3G wireless network in the greater San Francisco Bay Area with the launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. As a result of this upgrade, local customers are expected to experience better 3G wireless connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage. The enhancement also increases network capacity, and is intended to support the ever-growing demand for 3G mobile broadband service. In the greater Bay Area, AT&T upgraded close to 850 cell sites as part of this enhancement, the majority coming in the 3rd quarter of 2009.
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Tue, Nov 17, 2009 10:13:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
North And Central Florida AT&T Customers Get 3G Capacity Boost
Surfing the Internet, keeping up with social networking apps, sharing live one-way streaming video — these are just a few of the things you can do on an AT&T* wireless device today. It’s also the reason AT&T has substantially increased capacity on its 3G wireless network in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and throughout Central Florida – and just in time for the holidays.
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Tue, Nov 17, 2009 9:03:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Unwraps New Suite Of 3G Mobile Broadband Netbooks For Holiday Season
As gift givers make their lists and check them twice, AT&T is stocking its shelves with the latest in ultra-portable, ultra-connected devices – two new netbooks that feature built-in access to the nation’s fastest 3G network and the largest Wi-Fi network in the U.S., and include the new Microsoft Windows® 7 operating system.
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Mon, Nov 16, 2009 10:24:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Unveils Network-Based "on Demand" Computing for Companies of All Sizes
AT&T today announced AT&T Synaptic Compute as a Service(SM), its latest innovative global cloud-based service, designed to give companies of all sizes simple on-demand access to scalable computing capacity.
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Mon, Nov 16, 2009 8:42:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse TV Multiview Wins Telcotv Vision Award for Service Provider Innovation
The TelcoTV Conference and Expo has honored AT&T* with a TelcoTV Vision Award for AT&T U-verse TVSM Multiview. The TelcoTV Vision Awards honor innovation and vision in new products, services and applications from the communications industry.
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Fri, Nov 13, 2009 10:15:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
This holiday season, residents in 100 cities across the U.S will have the opportunity to answer a "holiday call to service" to fight childhood hunger. The nationwide initiative is led by the AT&T and the AT&T Pioneers, the industry's largest employee and retiree volunteer organization, who have teamed up with Share Our Strength, a leading national organization working to end childhood hunger in America. The initiative also supports the goals of "United We Serve," a nationwide service initiative dedicated to inspiring volunteerism.
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Thu, Nov 12, 2009 5:28:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
Further validating its commitment to support the growth and success of small businesses nationwide, AT&T today announced that it received a “Small and Medium Business (SMB) Award of Excellence” from leading industry analyst firm IDC. The award was given in recognition of the outstanding SMB Web experience provided by AT&T’s Small Business InSite and the Small Business Mobile Application Recommender Tool (SMART).
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Thu, Nov 12, 2009 9:25:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Keeps United Road Services Trucking with Mobile Resource Management Solution
AT&T* announced today a five-year, $2.6 million contract for wireless services and applications to United Road Services, Inc., a leading U.S. provider of vehicle logistics. With nearly 1,100 tractor-trailer trucks, United Road was looking to achieve greater efficiencies in its deliveries of more than 2 million vehicles across the country annually.
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Thu, Nov 12, 2009 8:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
The Atlanta Telecom Professionals (ATP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the continued professional development and network growth of Atlanta's telecommunications community, presented Glenn Lurie, President, Emerging Devices, Resale and Partnerships, AT&T Mobility, the 2009 Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year award.
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Wed, Nov 11, 2009 3:00:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T has announced a contribution of US$25,000 (INR12,43,250) to Parikrma Humanity Foundation (Parikrma) to help provide high quality education to under-served children in India.
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Wed, Nov 11, 2009 11:46:00 AM (utc+6)
International
Offering Small Businesses Discounted Access to More Than 1,000 Business Centers Worldwide
Further extending its holistic approach to meeting the needs of small businesses from coast to coast, AT&T* announced today an alliance with The Regus Group (LSE: RGU), the world’s largest provider of workplace solutions. Under the alliance, Regus will provide AT&T small business customers with affordable, convenient and flexible office space, featuring administrative, communications, printing and technology services.
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Wed, Nov 11, 2009 11:24:00 AM (utc+6)
International
Communications Workers of America Ratify Core Wireline Agreement in AT&T's Southwest Region
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that core wireline employees in its Southwest Region (CWA District 6) have voted to ratify a four-year agreement with the Communications Workers of America.
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Wed, Nov 11, 2009 9:48:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T to Webcast Presentation from Jose Gutierrez at Morgan Stanley Conference Nov. 18
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a presentation by Jose Gutierrez, Executive Vice President-Global Enterprise Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions, at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecoms Conference 2009 in Barcelona, Spain on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 5:15 a.m. ET/11:15 a.m. CET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Wed, Nov 11, 2009 9:23:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T to Offer Rave Mobile Safety Application for Higher Education Institutions
AT&T today announced it is working with Rave Mobile Safety, a provider of safety applications for mobile users, to provide location-based safety services to mobile subscribers at higher education institutions throughout the United States.
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Wed, Nov 11, 2009 8:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
New AT&T Plan Lets Wireless Customers Call Canada for Less
Mobile calls to our northern neighbors just got more affordable. AT&T announced today new wireless rate plans for Canada: “Nation with Canada” and “FamilyTalk with Canada.”
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Mon, Nov 9, 2009 1:27:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Named as One of the 'most Military Friendly Employers' in the U.S. by G.I. Jobs Magazine
AT&T cares about connecting military families, and G.I. Jobs magazine has noticed. AT&T announced today that G.I. Jobs has included AT&T in its seventh annual list recognizing the nation’s top Military Friendly Employers. A full list of all 100 Military Friendly Employers can be found at www.gijobs.com/top100pr. G.I. Jobs is a national monthly publication that provides resources to help members of the military transition into a civilian career. AT&T’s recognition is based on its commitment to veterans and members of the armed forces via recruitment and support programs. Criteria for the rankings included assets dedicated to military hiring, Reserve/Guard policies, percentage of new hires who are veterans, veteran training programs and previous three years’ rankings.
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Mon, Nov 9, 2009 8:59:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Announces New 3G LaptopConnect Device
AT&T today announced a new 3G LaptopConnect device from Sierra Wireless, the AT&T USBConnect Lightning, will launch in retail stores, business channels and online nationwide beginning November 22. The Lightning delivers enhanced mobile broadband performance on the nation’s fastest 3G network for quick and easy Internet access while on the go. It will be compatible with AT&T’s High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology, which provides a considerable speed boost to the 3G mobile broadband network where deployed.
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Mon, Nov 9, 2009 8:36:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Cummins Signs with AT&T for Network Integration Services
AT&T today announced a multi-million dollar contract for network integration services with Cummins Inc., a global power company that designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel engines and related technology around the world. Under the agreement, AT&T, in collaboration with EMC, will integrate Cummins’ global networks with new content management, software and storage services.
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Mon, Nov 9, 2009 8:36:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Completes Acquisition of Centennial Communications
AT&T* today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Centennial Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:CYCL). The acquisition enhances AT&T’s network coverage across the Midwest and Southeast United States and in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Fri, Nov 6, 2009 8:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Donates Netflix Prize Money to Advance Science, Youth Organizations
In an effort to support educational programs that advance science and foster growth for the innovators of tomorrow, AT&T today announced plans to donate AT&T’s share of the recently awarded Netflix Prize to four organizations selected by prize-winning researchers Chris Volinsky and Robert Bell.
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Thu, Nov 5, 2009 12:19:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Samsung Mobile Announces Availability of the Samsung Mythic and Samsung Flight
Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1 , the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.2, today announced the availability of the Samsung Mythic™, a full touch screen device with AT&T Mobile TVSM capability, and the Samsung Flight™, a touch screen phone that slides open vertically to reveal a full keyboard.
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Thu, Nov 5, 2009 8:40:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Isabella Products' Digital Photo Frame Connects Families and Friends
Isabella Products, Inc. and AT&T announced today that the industry's first two-way, fully interactive digital photo frame–Vizit–will be powered by the AT&T wireless network.
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Thu, Nov 5, 2009 8:40:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Announces 2010 Developer Summit
AT&T today announced that Ralph de la Vega, President and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, will kick off the AT&T Developer Summit, to be held at the Palms resort in Las Vegas on January 6 in conjunction with the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Developers may register for the conference beginning today at http://www.attdevsummit.com.
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Wed, Nov 4, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Wins Prestigious 2009 Nemertes Pilothouse Award
AT&T today announced that Nemertes Research recognized AT&T with a 2009 Nemertes PilotHouse Award as the Market Leader in Data Center Hosting. Nemertes, a leading research-advisory firm, recently completed a comprehensive study to rate the performance of technology providers based on the evaluation of global business customers.
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Wed, Nov 4, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Global Telecom Companies Announce a Standards Based Solution for Voice and SMS Services over LTE
AT&T, Orange, Telefonica, TeliaSonera, Verizon, Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nokia, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Ericsson have defined the preferred way to ensure the smooth introduction and delivery of voice and SMS services on Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks worldwide.
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Wed, Nov 4, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
The second film installment of Summit Entertainment's phenomenally successful TWILIGHT SAGA franchise will bring the romance between mortal and vampire to a whole new level. And while the wait is on for the Nov. 20 release of the highly anticipated sequel, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, AT&T today announced it will host advance screenings of the film — including a special cast member appearance — in Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas on Nov. 19. In addition, photo and video content, a mobile trivia game from RealArcade® Mobile, ringtones and more are currently available via AT&T Share on Facebook and wireless handsets from AT&T.
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Tue, Nov 3, 2009 1:34:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Streamlines the Way its Mobile Workforce Works with AT&T
AT&T announced today a two-year wireless voice and data service contract with the U.S. arm of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, one of the world's leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals and bearings.
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Tue, Nov 3, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
Innovation ruled the show and the top prize in AT&T's annual Fast-Pitch contest during Fall CTIA. Earning the grand prize in the business category was HipVoice with its revolutionary Push-To-Talk application that works across carriers and devices. The technology enables workers to communicate simply and seamlessly between the office and the field.
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Mon, Nov 2, 2009 8:59:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Announces Winners for 2009 Big Mobile on Campus Challenge
AT&T today announced the winners of its second annual Big Mobile On Campus Challenge, a national higher education contest for mobile application development. The contest illustrates the ability to take extremely innovative ideas and develop them into mobile applications.
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Mon, Nov 2, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T (NYSE: T) Government Solutions today announced a $12 million contract with the Department of Justice to manage and expand the technical capabilities of the Victim Notification System, which keeps crime victims informed of the status of cases in which they are involved.
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Thu, Oct 29, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Upgrades Internet Security Suite with Award-Winning Mcafee Anti-Virus Software
AT&T (NYSE: T) and McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE) today announced that the latest AT&T Internet Security Suite version has been upgraded to McAfee-based anti-virus software to enhance customers' protection from viruses, spyware and hackers. This update to the AT&T Internet Security Suite powered by McAfee strengthens customers' ability to surf the Web, shop and bank online worry-free.
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Thu, Oct 29, 2009 8:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Independent Research Firm Cites AT&T as a Leader in Managed Global MPLS Services
AT&T was among the select companies that Forrester invited to participate in its independent report: "The Forrester Wave TM: Managed Global Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Services, Q4 2009" (October 2009. In this evaluation, AT&T was cited as a leader and received the highest scores in both strategy and market presence, including the strongest sales capabilities and the strongest financials.
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Wed, Oct 28, 2009 11:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Expands Accessory Lineup in Stores and Online
Need to accessorize your mobile phone? Searching for the perfect gift for a friend or family member? AT&T today announced a new lineup of mobile accessories launching in its retail and online stores on Nov. 8, just in time for the holiday season. The new lineup includes a huge expansion of iPhone cases; a variety of premium Skullcandy earbuds; and 16 leading Bluetooth ® headsets and car kits, including the exclusive Jabra STONE. In addition, AT&T offers gift cards that never have an expiration date.
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Wed, Oct 28, 2009 8:58:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse Launches a New Kind of Home Phone Service in Columbia with AT&T U-verse Voice
AT&T U-verse is using the most advanced technology to revolutionize what Columbia consumers can do with their home phones. AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T U-verseSM Voice in parts of Columbia, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network.
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Mon, Oct 26, 2009 9:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse Launches a New Kind of Home Phone Service in Charlotte with AT&T U-verse Voice
AT&T U-verse is using the most advanced technology to revolutionize what Charlotte consumers can do with their home phones. AT&T* today announced the availability of AT&T U-verseSM Voice in parts of Charlotte, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network.
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Mon, Oct 26, 2009 9:04:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse Arrives in the Knoxville Area
Knoxville area residents now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T* today announced the launch of AT&T U-verseSM services in parts of the Knoxville area, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice. The services will be available for order beginning Monday, Oct. 26.
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Mon, Oct 26, 2009 8:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
JMI Mechanical Keeps Indianapolis Cool with AT&T Netbooks
Indianapolis businesses and organizations may soon experience faster, more responsive service from JMI Mechanical Services, Inc. (JMI), a local commercial heating, ventilation and air conditioning company. JMI recently signed a two-year contract with AT&T for Acer netbooks to keep its employees connected to the latest information and solutions while assisting customers.
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Mon, Oct 26, 2009 8:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in Baltimore
AT&T today announced a substantial upgrade of its 3G mobile broadband network in Greater Baltimore, including surrounding areas along the I-695 Beltway, including Pikesville, Towson, and Parksville, as well as popular downtown spots like Fells Point and the Inner Harbor. With the deployment of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band, AT&T wireless customers should experience better 3G connectivity and performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage. The enhancement also increases the network's capacity, keeping pace with Baltimore's growing demand for 3G mobile broadband service.
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Fri, Oct 23, 2009 9:41:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Customers Made Record Number of Wi-Fi Hotspot Connections in the Third Quarter
AT&T*, an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network, today reported its highest-ever number of Wi-Fi connections made on its network in a single quarter. Continuing the record pace of Wi-Fi growth, AT&T customers made 25.4 million Wi-Fi connections in the third quarter — exceeding the 20 million connections made in all of 2008 and nearly equaling the 25.6 million connections made in the first half of 2009.
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Fri, Oct 23, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Business Solutions, the business unit within AT&T offering services for business customers, completed a successful third quarter 2009 highlighted by an aggressive outreach to small and midsize businesses that included new offers and customer support programs.
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Thu, Oct 22, 2009 3:15:00 PM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today reported third-quarter results highlighted by strong wireless gains, further expansion of AT&T U-verse services and continued double-digit growth in revenues from strategic business products. Progress in these areas and solid cost execution largely offset economic pressures and declines in voice, legacy data and print advertising products to drive strong cash flow along with revenues and earnings that were in line with the first two quarters of 2009.
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Thu, Oct 22, 2009 6:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Announces an Additional Contribution of US $25,000 to Telecoms Sans Frontieres
AT&T has made a contribution of an additional USD$25,000 to Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF), to provide communications support in the affected area in Padang, West Indonesia where the magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in late September, as well as Manila and Cagayan Valley, region of the Philippines which was hit by recent tropical typhoons.
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Wed, Oct 21, 2009 10:49:00 AM (utc+6)
International
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in Texarkana
AT&T today announced a substantial upgrade of its 3G mobile broadband network in Texarkana with the deployment of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. As a result of this upgrade, local customers should experience better 3G wireless connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage. The enhancement also increases network capacity, and is intended to support ever-growing demand for 3G mobile broadband service.
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Wed, Oct 21, 2009 9:10:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
Bold Gets Even Better for AT&T Customers with the New BlackBerry Bold 9700
AT&T, the choice for twice as many smartphone customers than any other carrier and the first U.S. carrier to offer BlackBerry service, announced today that the BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq:RIMM; TSX:RIM) will be available for AT&T consumer and business customers in the coming weeks. The new BlackBerry Bold 9700 builds on the success of the original Bold model, introduced nearly one year ago, also on AT&T's nation's fastest 3G network. AT&T is the only U.S. carrier to offer the original BlackBerry Bold and will be among the first to offer the new BlackBerry Bold 9700. Customers can learn more about the new BlackBerry Bold 9700 by visiting www.att.com/BlackBerryBold9700.
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Wed, Oct 21, 2009 6:15:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
More Than 3 Million California Living Units Can Now Benefit from Video Choice with AT&T U-verse TV
Video choice and competition has reached California consumers in a big way in hundreds of cities across the Golden State. AT&T today announced that AT&T U-verseSM services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice, are now available to more than 3 million living units across the state – less than three years after launching the services in California.
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Tue, Oct 20, 2009 10:42:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Jabra Unveils a Revolutionary New Shape and Ground-Breaking Approach to Bluetooth Headsets
GN Netcom, a world leader in innovative headset solutions, today announced the Jabra STONE, a revolutionary wireless headset that signals a new era in style and breaks the mold of the traditional Bluetooth® headset. The Jabra STONE will be available for $129.99 exclusively at AT&T retail stores nationwide beginning November 8, 2009.
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Tue, Oct 20, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Extends Mobile Enterprise Applications Platform to Consumer Goods and Hospitality Industries
AT&T has announced industry-specific mobile enterprise applications for the consumer goods and hospitality industries. Built on the AT&T Mobile Enterprise Applications Platform (AT&T MEAP), these mobile applications extend industry-specific back-office systems to multiple device platforms. AT&T will host and manage the applications, providing enterprise users simple on-demand access to applications and reducing enterprise costs.
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Mon, Oct 19, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
NYK Taps into AT&T Global Network
AT&T announced today that the Japanese global shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has selected AT&T as its worldwide communications provider. AT&T is providing Virtual Private Network (VPN) services to NYK Group in North America, Europe and Asia, to enhance its global competitiveness, delivering improved operational efficiency and increased productivity.
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Thu, Oct 15, 2009 9:39:00 AM (utc+6)
International
AT&T Unveils Dell Notebooks and Netbooks Geared for Small Businesses
Wasn't too long ago that being a small business owner meant you were at work all day, every day – chained to your desk. But now, business technology has not only allowed – but encouraged – small business owners to mobilize their business.
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Wed, Oct 14, 2009 10:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T to Conduct Network Disaster Recovery Exercise in San Diego
Wildfires. Earthquakes. Mudslides. These are not scenes from the latest Hollywood disaster movie, but the realities of living and working in San Diego and throughout the Golden State. And as wildfire season continues to be an ever present threat in San Diego and Southern California, AT&T has announced it will hold a Network Disaster Recovery Exercise (NDR) in San Diego at PETCO Park from Oct. 13 to 23, 2009.
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Wed, Oct 14, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Offers Fans Game-Day Tickets to 2010 AT&T Red River Rivalry Through New Sweepstakes
Already thinking about how to snag tickets for next year’s hottest ticket in college football? University of Oklahoma and University of Texas football fans need to look no further than AT&T’s* latest sweepstakes for the chance to witness one of the most legendary rivalries in American sports – the 2010 AT&T Red River Rivalry game.
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Wed, Oct 14, 2009 8:59:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Delivers Innovative Mobile Applications to the College Classroom and Beyond
AT&T today announced UpperClass from AT&T, a new mobile application for colleges and universities that extends the college experience to students’ mobile devices.
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Wed, Oct 14, 2009 8:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T and Centennial Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: CYCL) announced today that the Department of Justice has cleared AT&T’s proposed acquisition of Centennial. The Department has entered into a consent decree with AT&T and Centennial that allows the acquisition to proceed, while requiring that AT&T divest Centennial’s operations in eight service areas in Louisiana and Mississippi. The eight service areas are Alexandria, La., Lafayette, La., LA-3 (DeSoto), LA-5 (Beauregard), LA-6 (Iberville), LA-7 (West Feliciana), MS-8 (Claiborne) and MS-9 (Copiah).
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Tue, Oct 13, 2009 3:42:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T, Communications Workers of America Reach Tentative Agreement in Southwest Contract Negotiations
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America in core wireline contract negotiations in CWA District 6 (AT&T’s Southwest Region), covering approximately 26,000 employees in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.
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Tue, Oct 13, 2009 2:19:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
Adds Event, Threat Analysis and Device Management to Managed Security Service Offerings
AT&T has announced the availability of Security Event and Threat Analysis and Security Device Management, two new managed security services available for businesses of all sizes.
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Tue, Oct 13, 2009 10:10:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T today announced a substantial upgrade of its 3G mobile broadband network in Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, and along the Front Range with the deployment of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. As a result of this upgrade, local customers should experience better 3G wireless connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage. The enhancement also increases network capacity, and is intended to support ever-growing demand for 3G mobile broadband service.
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Tue, Oct 13, 2009 9:02:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
U-verse Launches a New Kind of Home Phone Service in Birmingham with AT&T U-verse Voice
AT&T U-verse is using the most advanced technology to revolutionize what Birmingham consumers can do with their home phones. AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T U-verseSM Voice in parts of Birmingham, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network.
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Mon, Oct 12, 2009 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Jackson
Residents in Jackson now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T U-verseSM services in parts of the Jackson area, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.
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Mon, Oct 12, 2009 8:29:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Let Freedom Ring with New GoPhone® Unlimited Talk and Text Feature Package
Talk all day and text all night? Now you have the freedom to talk and text all you want for just $60 a month with AT&T Unlimited Talk and Text. Available beginning October 12, the new GoPhone prepaid feature package offers unlimited nationwide calling and unlimited texting to anyone in the U.S., plus it includes texting to Mexico, Canada and more than 100 other countries worldwide. With this new package option, customers can also send unlimited IM, picture and video messages.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Interactive Increases Reach Across Mobile
AT&T Interactive today announced the AT&T Interactive Network, featuring its flagship local search web property YELLOWPAGES.COM, is among the top 30 most visited properties via mobile web browsers, as recently reported in comScore's Aug. 2009 Mobile Key Measures Report.
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Thu, Oct 8, 2009 2:27:00 PM (utc+6)
Advertising and Publishing
SAS Selects AT&T for Networking Services in Latin America
AT&T announced today that SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market, has selected AT&T for global networking services to connect SAS' sites in Latin America.
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Thu, Oct 8, 2009 10:00:00 AM (utc+6)
International
AT&T today announced recent contracts totaling $2.25 million for wireless and networking communications services with Plastipak, a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging and containers for many of the world’s consumer products companies. The plastics company sought greater flexibility and convenience in working with employees, suppliers and customers.
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Thu, Oct 8, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
In an address here at CTIA's semi-annual convention, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets President and CEO Ralph de la Vega called for a constructive, fact-based dialog with the FCC on the impact of new regulation on America's growing and world-leading wireless industry.
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Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:30:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T and Numerex Team to Address M2M Enterprise Needs
AT&T today announced the extension of an agreement with Numerex Corp. (NASDAQ: NMRX), a leading single source provider of secure machine-to-machine (M2M) products and services, to provide turnkey services for M2M enterprise markets.
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Wed, Oct 7, 2009 11:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T today announced that it invested more than $50 million from 2008 through the second quarter of 2009 to complete a substantial upgrade of its local 3G wireless network in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with the launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. As a result of this upgrade, local customers should experience better 3G wireless connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage. The enhancement also increases network capacity, and is intended to support the ever-growing demand for 3G mobile broadband service. Locally, nearly 1,000 cell towers were updated as part of this enhancement.
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Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:19:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T and Roadtrip Nation Inspire High School Students to Define Their Own Road in Life
AT&T announced today that it will support Roadtrip Nation (RTN) in its mission to help high school students define their own road in life through real-world career exploration experiences.
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Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:11:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T U-verseSM TV again ranks highest in customer satisfaction among customers in the South and West regions, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction StudySM.
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Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:58:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Extends VOIP to 3G Network for iPhone
AT&T today announced it has taken the steps necessary so that Apple can enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T's wireless network.
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Tue, Oct 6, 2009 4:22:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
Help Wanted: AT&T Announces AT&T Jobs App Now Available on App Store
AT&T today announced the launch of the AT&T Jobs App on the App Store. The free AT&T Jobs App is designed to provide iPhone customers with easy access to job opportunities across the AT&T network. AT&T Jobs is the first career application designed by a company specifically to promote its own job listings.
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Tue, Oct 6, 2009 8:59:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T U-verse Launches a New Kind of Home Phone Service in Middle Tennessee with AT&T U-verse Voice
AT&T U-verse is using the most advanced technology to revolutionize what Nashville area consumers can do with their home phones. AT&T U-verse is using the most advanced technology to revolutionize what Nashville area consumers can do with their home phones. AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T U-verseSM Voice in parts of the Nashville-area and Middle Tennessee, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network.
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Mon, Oct 5, 2009 8:29:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Unveils Lineup of Full Web Browsing Phones
AT&T today announced four new mobile phones, two each from Pantech and Samsung that feature full Web browsers as well as physical and virtual keyboards. The Pantech Reveal and Impact will join the Samsung Mythic and Flight at the head of AT&T's quick messaging and touch-screen phone portfolio heading into the holiday season.
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Sun, Oct 4, 2009 11:02:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T and HTC Debut HTC Tilt 2 and HTC Pure Windows Phones
AT&T and HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones, today announced the upcoming availability of the HTC Tilt 2 and the HTC PURE with Windows Mobile 6.5. The HTC PURE delivers a touch screen experience in an alluring, compact form factor, and the HTC Tilt 2 features the convenience of a tilting touch screen combined with the practicality of a slide out full QWERTY keyboard.
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Sun, Oct 4, 2009 11:02:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
CWA members ratify Legacy AT&T Corp. core wireline agreement
AT&T is pleased to announce today that core wireline employees covered under the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Communications and Technologies contract have voted to ratify a three-year agreement.
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Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:13:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Southeast Louisiana
Residents in Southeast Louisiana now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T* today announced the launch of AT&T U-verseSM services in parts of St. Tammany, Terrebone and Lafourche Parishes, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice. The services will be available for order beginning Monday, Oct. 5.
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Thu, Oct 1, 2009 3:53:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Acquires VeriSign's Global Security Consulting Business
AT&T today announced the acquisition of VeriSign's global security consulting business in a transaction that closed today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Thu, Oct 1, 2009 10:11:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
Manage Global Network Services for MEI
AT&T today announced a new three-year contract to provide an array of managed network services to MEI, one of the leading manufacturers of electronic bill acceptors, coin mechanisms and other unattended transaction systems.
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Thu, Oct 1, 2009 8:28:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Acquires Plusmo to Further Mobile Applications Strategy
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced the acquisition of privately-held Plusmo, Inc., a leading provider of cross-platform mobile application solutions, bringing to AT&T an open standards technology that will simplify mobile application development, accelerate innovation and deliver a better application experience for consumers. Plusmo will become a part of AT&T Interactive, and the Plusmo mobile application development platform is expected to be used by multiple AT&T subsidiaries, including AT&T Mobility. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Wed, Sep 30, 2009 1:44:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
IBEW Votes to Ratify Contract Agreement
AT&T is pleased to announce today that core wireline employees have voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The agreement covers about 8,900 employees.
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Wed, Sep 30, 2009 12:01:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in Colorado Springs
AT&T today announced a substantial upgrade of its 3G mobile broadband network in Colorado Springs with the deployment of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. As a result of this upgrade, local customers should experience better 3G wireless connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage. The enhancement also increases network capacity, and is intended to support ever-growing demand for 3G mobile broadband service.
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Wed, Sep 30, 2009 9:31:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T announced that MIR3, Inc., the pioneering innovator of real-time universal notification and response technology, has renewed its contract with AT&T for voice services. MIR3's universal notification technology is delivered over the AT&T global network.
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Wed, Sep 30, 2009 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Announces Agreement with TerreStar to Offer Integrated Cellular/Satellite Solution
AT&T has announced plans to work with TerreStar Networks to offer an integrated smartphone mobility solution that will combine primary cellular wireless connectivity with the ability to connect to a satellite network as a backup, using one phone number and one smartphone device.
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Wed, Sep 30, 2009 8:38:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Launches Campaign To Educate Wireless Customers On Risks Of Texting While Driving
Text messaging has experienced a tenfold increase in the past three years, according to CTIA - The Wireless Association. Unfortunately, this texting boom means that many may be tap=tapping away at perhaps the worst possible time: while driving.
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Tue, Sep 29, 2009 9:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T to Provide Wireless Applications to Triboro Maintenance
AT&T is helping New York-based real estate developer Triboro Maintenance, a subsidiary of PRC Management, as part of its efforts to increase employee productivity, streamline day-to-day processes and improve customer relations with AT&T wireless solutions.
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Tue, Sep 29, 2009 8:29:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T and Garmin Announce a New Mobile Navigation Era with nuvifone, the Navigation Phone
AT&T and Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) today announced the Garmin nuvifone G60 will be available beginning October 4 only for AT&T customers in the U.S. in AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com.
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Tue, Sep 29, 2009 8:04:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
Campus Moviefest and AT&T Kick Off Annual Student Filmmaking Tour
Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world's largest student film festival, and presenting sponsor AT&T announced today the recent launch of CMF's 2009-2010 World Tour. In its ninth year, Campus MovieFest gives college students everything they need to create original short films on any topic, competing for exposure, cash, and other prizes totaling more than $400,000.
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 11:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Premieres Real Time IM Relay For Customers With Hearing And Speech Loss
For people with hearing and speech loss, communicating with callers who can speak and hear just went real time, thanks to AT&T and AOL's AIM® instant messaging service. Customers using AT&T IM Relay services now have a new, faster feature at their fingertips: AT&T Real Time IM. AT&T is the first and only provider to offer the new real time feature offering more than 31 million people with hearing and speech loss, nationwide, a more immediate way to communicate with standard telephone users
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 9:59:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T U-Verse Launches a New Kind of Home Phone Service in Atlanta Area With AT&T U-Verse Voice
AT&T U-verse is using the most advanced technology to revolutionize what Atlanta area consumers can do with their home phones. AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T U-verseSM Voice in parts of Atlanta and the surrounding counties, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network.
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
TomTom, AT&T to Deliver LIVE Services on Connected GPS
TomTom, the world's leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today announces a new agreement with AT&T to provide the wireless connection to the TomTom XL 340S LIVE, the first mid-range portable navigation device to feature Local Search powered by Google, real-time traffic information and TomTom Fuel Price Service.
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T, United Way Worldwide Launch Family Engagement Program to Improve High School Success
AT&T and United Way Worldwide (UWW) today launched Family Engagement for High School Success, a new initiative designed to help families of disadvantaged children get more involved in their child's education. AT&T has contributed $2 million to the program through AT&T Aspire, a $100 million initiative focused specifically on high school success and workforce readiness.
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Declares Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 a share on the company's common shares. The dividend is payable on November 2, 2009, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 9, 2009.
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Fri, Sep 25, 2009 4:26:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Researchers Take Home Hotly-Contested Netflix Prize
In a demonstration of global collaboration and expertise in data analysis, AT&T today announced that Chris Volinsky and Robert Bell, scientists who work on visualizing and analyzing large networks with AT&T Labs-Research, were part of the team presented with the Netflix Prize, a multi-year contest to improve upon the advanced Netflix movie recommendation system. More than 40,000 teams from 186 countries participated in the competition.
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Mon, Sep 21, 2009 9:16:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Lets Customers "Talk, Text & Surf" With Greater Savings
AT&T today launched a new bundle of services that combines all the ways you communicate including home phone, high speed Internet, and wireless voice with unlimited texting - which cable doesn't offer - starting at $99 a month.
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Mon, Sep 21, 2009 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Enhances Wireless Coverage at Cowboys Stadium
AT&T today announced that it has expanded its mobile coverage at Cowboys Stadium by completing AT&T's portion of the equipment installation on the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) in the building, and adding a new cell site near the stadium.
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Thu, Sep 17, 2009 1:17:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T, Intel Collaborate to Strengthen Remote PC Support for Small and Midsize Businesses
Industry leaders AT&T Inc. and Intel Corporation today announced plans to bring the power and cost savings of enhanced remote PC tech support to small and midsize businesses, offering them helpdesk capabilities more typically found in much larger enterprises.
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Thu, Sep 17, 2009 10:03:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
Garmin nuvi 1690 and nuLink! to Connect Drivers to Real Time Data through AT&T Wireless Network
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), and AT&T announced today that AT&T will provide the wireless network connection for the nüvi 1690, a portable navigation device (PND) with a built-in wireless module planned for release later this year.
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Thu, Sep 17, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T and Vlingo to Bring Innovative Speech Recognition to Mobile Devices Worldwide
In an effort to provide mobile device users an easier and more natural way to control their applications, AT&T and Vlingo today announced a licensing agreement and strategic alliance to incorporate AT&T's Watson technology into Vlingo's speech-enabled applications. The alliance will drive innovation in user interfaces by allowing people to use the power of their voice to create and send a text message or email, search the Web, access social networking tools and more, making data services more accessible and convenient to use. As part of the alliance, AT&T will take a minority equity stake in Vlingo.
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Wed, Sep 16, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in Grand Junction
AT&T* today announced a substantial enhancement to its local 3G wireless network with the launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. This additional spectrum adds significant capacity to the network to support ever-growing demand for 3G mobile broadband service, and provides improved in-building 3G wireless coverage for customers across the metropolitan area.
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Wed, Sep 16, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T and Centennial Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: CYCL) announced today that, assuming timely satisfaction or waiver of all remaining closing conditions including receipt of the required regulatory approvals, they now anticipate the pending acquisition of Centennial by AT&T to be completed early in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2009. On November 7, 2008, the two companies entered into an agreement under which AT&T would acquire Centennial. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Centennial stockholders would receive $8.50 per share in cash.
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Mon, Sep 14, 2009 4:14:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T U-verse TV Customers Get More Free Enhancements for Fall TV Season
AT&T is rolling out new AT&T U-verse TV applications and services that make TV watching even better.
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Mon, Sep 14, 2009 3:49:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse TV to Deliver NFL RedZone Channel to Football Fans
AT&T today announced that the new NFL RedZone channel will be added to the AT&T U-verse TV channel lineup. Through an agreement with the NFL Network, AT&T will make the channel available to U-verse TV football fans beginning with the NFL season's opening Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Fri, Sep 11, 2009 12:00:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in Oklahoma City
AT&T today announced that it has completed a substantial upgrade of its local 3G wireless network in the Oklahoma City area with the launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band.
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Fri, Sep 11, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in Washington, D.C.
AT&T* today announced a substantial strengthening of its 3G mobile broadband wireless network where it has deployed 3G in the 850 MHz spectrum band across large portions of Washington, D.C. and throughout the Beltway. This additional spectrum for 3G also extends past I-495 and in surrounding areas including Rockville, Potomac, Beltsville and Bowie, Maryland, as well as Springfield, Fairfax, Reston and Centreville, Virginia. As a result, network capacity for Washingtonians has increased and in–building wireless coverage has improved to support the constant-growing demand for 3G wireless products and services.
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Thu, Sep 10, 2009 12:05:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Launches AT&T Entertainment Website Featuring Online TV Content and Movies
AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T Entertainment, a new Web site that lets you watch thousands of streaming TV shows and movies on your PC. The online content - provided by numerous content providers including ABC and NBC Universal (via an agreement with Hulu), CBS Interactive and dozens more - is available to all consumers at www.entertainment.att.net.
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Thu, Sep 10, 2009 10:45:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T to Webcast Presentation from Randall Stephenson at Goldman Sachs Conference September 17
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a presentation by Randall Stephenson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Inc., at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia XVIII Conference in New York on Thursday, September 17 at 9:30 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Thu, Sep 10, 2009 10:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in Worcester County
AT&T today announced a substantial strengthening of its 3G mobile broadband wireless network in Worcester County. As a result, customers in areas throughout Boylston, Brookfield, Charlton, Douglas, Dudley, East Brookfield, Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Mendon, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Northbridge, Oakham, Oxford, Paxton, Rutland, Southbridge, Spencer, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Warren, Webster, West Boylston, West Brookfield and Worcester should experience better connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage.
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Thu, Sep 10, 2009 9:10:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Extends Availability of Popular Tech Support 360 Service Up-Market to Midsize Businesses
Building on the success of last year's AT&T Tech Support 360 introduction for small businesses, AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T Tech Support 360 Desktop Helpdesk Minutes for midsize businesses with an average of 15 to 50 employees.
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Thu, Sep 10, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Customers Enjoy Unlimited Calling to Their A-List
Let the good times roll. With AT&T A-List with Rollover, customers can do just that - with unlimited mobile calling to and from five "VIP" domestic phone numbers at no additional cost. Families can join in the savings too with unlimited calling to up to 10 lines with FamilyTalk. And only AT&T lets you keep the minutes you save with Rollover. When A-List premieres on Sept. 20, customers can manage their A-List exclusively online at www.att.com/alist.
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Wed, Sep 9, 2009 7:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T to Make Faster 3G Technology Available in Six Major Cities This Year
AT&T today announced details of its rollout plans for High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology, which will provide a considerable speed boost to what is already the nation's fastest 3G mobile broadband network.
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Wed, Sep 9, 2009 6:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge residents now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T U-verse services in parts of the Baton Rouge area, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.
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Tue, Sep 8, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Interactive today announced that an updated version of its popular YELLOWPAGES.COM iPhone app - YPmobile - is available on the App Store. The latest version of YPmobile builds on an integrated mobile search experience focused on discovering, planning and sharing local businesses and events, while increasing the opportunity for consumers to discover relevant advertisers through new features such as Video Profiles and Pay Per Call ads.
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Tue, Sep 8, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
RadioShack and AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T ConnecTech support services in more than 4,400 company-owned RadioShack stores. Under a new agreement, AT&T ConnecTech will serve as a full-service tech-support team for RadioShack customers. RadioShack shoppers can now receive trusted technology advice in-store from RadioShack employees, and reliable assistance in-home from AT&T ConnecTech to install and enjoy their technology products and services.
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Tue, Sep 8, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Readies Its Supply Chain for the Future
AT&T today announced a major change in the way the company sources new technology for its core network. The company launched its Domain Supplier program to facilitate a more collaborative relationship with its equipment and software suppliers, making certain that AT&T has the best technologies in place to serve its customers.
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Fri, Sep 4, 2009 1:25:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
Fans Decide Who's Best in College Football with the AT&T All-America Player of the Week
Go anywhere college football fans congregate and you're sure to hear one thing - debate over who is best. For the sixth consecutive year, AT&T brings fans' opinions into play as they choose the best college football player each week throughout the regular season.
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Fri, Sep 4, 2009 10:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Customers in Chillicothe to Get Access to Nation's Fastest 3G Mobile Broadband Network
AT&T today announced the extension of its 3G mobile broadband network to Chillicothe, providing access to accelerated data speeds that open the door to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content.
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Thu, Sep 3, 2009 1:32:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Webinar to Offer Small Businesses Tips on Effectively Using E-Commerce Solutions
Illustrating its ongoing commitment to nurture the growth and success of small business, AT&T today announced another free one-hour webinar aimed to provide small business owners with the resources needed to run a successful business. As part of a series of instructional webinars and training courses available on AT&T's small business Web site, www.att.com/SmallBusinessInSite, the upcoming webinar, "E-commerce Solutions for Small Businesses," will feature noted small business advisor, Steven Strauss.
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Thu, Sep 3, 2009 10:54:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Invests Nearly $30 Million through 2Q09 to Strengthen 3G Wireless Coverage in Houston
AT&T today announced that it invested nearly $30 million through the second quarter of 2009 to complete a substantial upgrade of its local 3G wireless network in the Houston area with the launch of additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band. As a result of this upgrade, local customers should experience better 3G wireless connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage. The enhancement also increases network capacity, and is intended to support ever-growing demand for 3G mobile broadband service. Locally, more than 550 cell towers were updated as part of this enhancement.
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Wed, Sep 2, 2009 11:20:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
Communications Workers of America Ratify Core Wireline Agreement in AT&T's West Region
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that core wireline employees in its West Region (CWA District 9) have voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the Communications Workers of America. The agreement covers about 23,000 employees in California and Nevada.
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Wed, Sep 2, 2009 10:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T, which offers the nation's fastest 3G network and unsurpassed choice in devices, applications and operating systems, announced today the opening of a new lab facility dedicated to emerging device certification to accelerate the entry of innovative consumer electronics and M2M devices into the marketplace.
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Wed, Sep 2, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Collect America Signs 3-Year Networking Services Deal with AT&T
AT&T today announced it has signed a three-year contract with Collect America, a leading company in the debt purchasing and asset recovery management industry, to become a primary networking services provider. AT&T services are intended to facilitate greater business efficiencies for Collect America and support its business growth.
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Wed, Sep 2, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a presentation by John Stankey, President and Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Operations, Inc., at Bank of America Merrill Lynch's 2009 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in Marina del Rey, Calif. on Wednesday, September 9 at 9:30 a.m. PT. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Wed, Sep 2, 2009 8:38:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in Connecticut
AT&T today announced a substantial strengthening of its 3G mobile broadband wireless network where it has deployed spectrum in the 850 MHz band across Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, Hartford, New London, Tolland and Windham counties in Connecticut. As a result, customers in these areas should experience better connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage.
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Tue, Sep 1, 2009 4:00:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Provides Free Emergency Phone Services to California Wildfire Victims
In response to the wildfires burning in parts of California, AT&T is making available a number of services to support residential customers displaced by the fires.
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Tue, Sep 1, 2009 3:30:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Government Solutions Wins $45 Million Award from the Department of State for Managed Services
The AT&T Government Solutions business unit has announced an award from the Department of State estimated to be worth approximately $45 million if all options are exercised.
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Tue, Sep 1, 2009 12:05:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Strengthens 3G Wireless Coverage in New York and New Jersey Areas
AT&T today announced a substantial strengthening of its 3G mobile broadband wireless network where it has deployed spectrum in the 850 MHz band across large portions of metro New York City, Long Island and New Jersey. As a result, customers in these areas should experience better connectivity, performance and enhanced in-building wireless coverage.
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Tue, Sep 1, 2009 8:55:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Answers the Need for Speed in Morgantown
To address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, AT&T today announced the launch of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network to the Morgantown area. Consumers and business users can now enjoy fast, reliable wireless coverage in Morgantown, including the historic downtown business district, Hart Field, West Virginia University campus, Pines Country Club and the Wharf District. Some of the neighborhoods that will see increased data speed are Chestnut Ridge, Easton, Evansdale, Fieldcrest, The Flatts, the Mileground, Sabraton, South Hills and Westover.
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Mon, Aug 31, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Mobile
Residents in Greater Mobile now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T U-verse services in parts of Mobile and Pensacola, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.
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Mon, Aug 31, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Louisville
Louisville residents now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T U-verse services in parts of the Louisville area, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice. The services will be available for order beginning Monday, Aug. 31.
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Mon, Aug 31, 2009 8:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Announces Details of Tentative Agreement in Legacy AT&T Corp. Contract Negotiations
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced details of the tentative agreement reached with the Communications Workers of America in core wireline contract negotiations for employees covered under the CWA Communications and Technologies contract. The nationwide contract is the fourth to be reached with a bargaining unit representing the company's core wireline employees and covers approximately 7,000 employees who work in locations across the country.
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Fri, Aug 28, 2009 1:34:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Communications Workers of America in core wireline contract negotiations for employees covered under the CWA Communications and Technologies contract. The agreement is the fourth with a bargaining unit representing the company's core wireline employees.
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Thu, Aug 27, 2009 5:06:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T today announced that it has once again been selected as one of the Top Twelve Companies of the Year by LATINA Style Magazine; ranking No. 2 among the overall list of the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For in the U.S. The annual LATINA Style 50 Report recognizes companies for best meeting the workplace needs and goals of professional Hispanic women.
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Tue, Aug 25, 2009 11:15:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Expands Global Wi-Fi Presence to 125,000 Hotspots
AT&T is making global Wi-Fi access more convenient for business travelers, remote workers and consumers-on-the-go via the addition of nearly 25,000 new Wi-Fi hotspots in countries across Europe and in China. The new locations bring the total of worldwide hotspots available to AT&T users to 125,000, representing a nearly 30 percent expansion of its global Wi-Fi footprint since the beginning of the year.
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Tue, Aug 25, 2009 10:16:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T U-verse TV Football Fans Score with Unique College Football Content, Fantasy Football App
AT&T U-verse TV customers can kickoff the football season with new content and features that make watching their favorite teams even better. AT&T today announced the availability of "College Football Extras," a new On Demand category featuring content from several top college football programs, and the return of the Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football application — both available at no extra cost.
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Mon, Aug 24, 2009 10:42:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Introduces New "Buy Two Get One Free" U-verse TV and Wireless Bundle
AT&T today announced the launch of a new bundle offer that combines AT&T U-verseSM and AT&T wireless services for significant savings. The new "Buy Two, Get One Free" offer gives customers the choice of a flexible AT&T U-verse triple-play bundle that includes wireless voice service, a bundle option that is not available from the local cable providers.
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Mon, Aug 24, 2009 10:42:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Brings Wi-Fi Access to Pennsylvania State University Campuses
As the school year is set to begin, AT&T is helping Penn State expand wireless broadband access to visitors on more than 23 campuses and University locations with AT&T Wi-Fi service. Under a new three-year contract, visitors coming to these 23 Penn State campuses will now be able to access the Internet from any Wi-Fi enabled device.
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Mon, Aug 24, 2009 10:41:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Statement on Letter to the FCC Regarding Apple App Store
On July 31, 2009, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued letters to Apple, AT&T and Google with a series of questions about the Google Voice app and Apple's App Store approval process. AT&T today responded to the questions raised in the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau letter. The following statement may be attributed to Jim Cicconi, AT&T senior executive vice president, external and legislative affairs:
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Fri, Aug 21, 2009 4:30:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T today announced that the Austin, Texas, office of Sanders/Wingo - the African-American agency of record for AT&T Operations, Inc - has been recognized by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) for its demonstrated innovative efforts in multicultural marketing and advertising.
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Fri, Aug 21, 2009 1:17:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Awards College Scholarships to 630 Children of AT&T Employees
The AT&T Foundation - the corporate philanthropy organization of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) - today announced, that just in time for back-to-school, it has awarded more than $5 million in college scholarships to over 600 children of AT&T employees for the upcoming 2009-2010 school year.
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Thu, Aug 20, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T U-verse Arrives in the Memphis Metropolitan Area
Memphis residents now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T U-verse services in parts of the Memphis metropolitan area, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice. The services will be available for order beginning Monday, Aug. 17.
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Mon, Aug 17, 2009 9:35:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T has been named the winner of two Carrier Excellence Awards in the categories of Brand (ILEC/IXC) and Small and Medium Business (SMB) Voice Value at the 2009 ATLANTIC-ACM Summer Spree, hosted at the Harvard Club of Boston.
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Mon, Aug 17, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T, IBEW Reach Tentative Agreement in Core Contract Negotiations
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in core wireline contract negotiations covering approximately 8,900 employees.
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Sun, Aug 16, 2009 5:32:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
Utah Transit Authority Selects AT&T Wireless Solution
Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has facilitated the ability of its passengers to travel more efficiently throughout Greater Salt Lake City thanks to a new relationship between AT&T and the UTA. AT&T announced that the UTA has awarded AT&T a contract to provide a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN). The AT&T solution will facilitate real-time fare collection, which reduces passenger boarding times.
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Thu, Aug 13, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Study: U.S. Companies Preparing for Economic Recovery in First Half of 2010
With Recession, AT&T Study Finds ROI More Critical Than Ever Before; IT Executives Under Pressure to Deliver in Half the Time.
U.S. companies are preparing for a global economic recovery to begin in the first half of 2010 according to a new "Road to Growth" study from AT&T*
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Tue, Aug 11, 2009 11:02:00 PM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Magic Quadrant for Web Conferencing
AT&T today announced that Gartner, Inc. has positioned it in the Leaders Quadrant of its 2009 "Magic Quadrant for Web Conferencing" report.
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Mon, Aug 10, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Greenville
Greenville residents now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T U-verse services in parts of Greenville.
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Mon, Aug 10, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T, Communications Workers of America Reach Tentative Agreement in West Contract Negotiations
The agreement, which will be submitted to the district’s membership for a ratification vote in coming days, is the second to be reached with a bargaining unit representing AT&T core wireline workers. The Midwest Region (CWA District 4) ratified a new contract agreement in a vote announced Friday, Aug. 7. The contracts expired on April 4 and employees have worked under the terms of the expired contract while negotiations continued.
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Mon, Aug 10, 2009 7:07:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Statement Regarding Expiration of Core Wireline CWA Contract in the Southeast Region
Although a settlement was not reached before expiration of the Core contract covering about 32,000 employees in the Southeast Region (CWA District 3), the parties have agreed to continue negotiating. This ongoing negotiation reflects the spirit of the longstanding strong relationship between the company and the union.
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Sat, Aug 8, 2009 11:49:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
Communications Workers Of America Ratify Core Wireline Agreement In AT&T's Midwest Region
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that Core wireline employees in its Midwest Region (CWA District 4) have voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the Communications Workers of America.
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Fri, Aug 7, 2009 8:32:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Offers AT&T Managed Security Services in India
AT&T today announced that it is now offering AT&T Managed Security Services to multinational corporations in India. These managed solutions help customers assess vulnerabilities, protect infrastructure, detect attacks and respond to suspicious activities and events.
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Thu, Aug 6, 2009 9:15:00 AM (utc+6)
International
AT&T Names Top Communications Scams and Offers Prevention Tips to Protect Consumers
In the face of the current economic slump, consumers are more concerned about being duped by scams. Scammers are still relying on old phone and Internet tricks - and even applying old scams to new technologies. While consumers are paying closer attention to their bills and tightening the grip on their pocketbooks, they can also protect themselves against fraud by knowing what to watch for and avoid.
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Thu, Aug 6, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T to Invest More Than $865 Million in Communities to Address Critical National Challenges
AT&T today announced that it has increased its social and environmental investments despite the recent economic downturn. In its 2008 Citizenship and Sustainability Report released today, AT&T spotlights more than $865 million in multi-year investments for important education, environmental and volunteerism programs to help strengthen communities, stimulate economic growth and ensure America's global competitiveness.
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Thu, Aug 6, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
VHA and AT&T Bring Innovative Communications Solutions to Health Care
In today's challenging financial climate, the health care industry consistently seeks ways to cut costs and improve operational efficiencies while striving to provide high quality patient care. Thanks to a new agreement between VHA Inc., the national health care network, and AT&T, VHA member hospitals and non-acute care organizations can take advantage of cost-effective innovative voice and data solutions tailored to meet their communications needs.
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Wed, Aug 5, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T to Webcast Keynote Presentation from Bill Archer at Oppenheimer Conference August 11
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a keynote presentation by Bill Archer, Chief Marketing Officer - AT&T Business Solutions, at Oppenheimer's Annual Communications, Technology and Internet Conference in Boston on Tuesday, August 11 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Tue, Aug 4, 2009 1:30:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Sponsors Demi Lovato Summer Tour 2009
Want to keep track of teen sensation Demi Lovato this summer? AT&T is making it happen. As the official title sponsor of Demi Lovato Summer Tour 2009, AT&T is giving its wireless customers exclusive mobile access to Demi's tour schedule with special giveaways and unique content.
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Tue, Aug 4, 2009 11:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Expands Wireless Accessibility for Oasis Children's Services
AT&T is helping Oasis Children’s Services monitor and remain connected to more than 10,000 youth campers that participate in its after-school, summer camp and summer enrichment programs in the greater New York city area with AT&T wireless solutions.
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Tue, Aug 4, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Makes it Easy and Affordable to Call Mexico
AT&T customers who frequently call or travel to Mexico have a new reason to "fiesta." AT&T announced today the launch of a new rate plan called "AT&T Viva Mexico."
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Mon, Aug 3, 2009 10:33:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Enhances Network-Based Firewall Offering with New Functionality, Security Features
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced the availability of enhanced security features and functionality for its Network-Based Firewall offering. AT&T's Network-Based Firewall service is a fully managed, cost-effective solution that allows customers to manage and control individual user's access to the Internet and help prevent unauthorized access into their corporate AT&T network, without the expense of premises equipment.
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Mon, Aug 3, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
University of South Carolina Chooses AT&T to Provide Campus Wi-Fi Access
AT&T today announced a new agreement with The University of South Carolina (USC) to provide Wi-Fi access at the University's Columbia, S.C., campus. AT&T and the University will equip more than 160 buildings across the campus, as well as outdoor spaces, with high speed wireless broadband from AT&T Wi-Fi Services. The move will connect more than 30,000 students, faculty, staff and guests.
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Thu, Jul 30, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Webinar to Offer Small Businesses Tips on Making Good Business Decisions
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting the growth and success of small business, AT&T today announced another free one-hour webinar aimed to equip small business owners with the knowledge and resources needed to run a successful business. As part of a series of instructional webinars and training courses available on AT&T's small business Web site, www.att.com/SmallBusinessInSite, the upcoming webinar, "10-10-10 For Business," will feature noted business commentator, journalist and author Suzy Welch.
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Thu, Jul 30, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T and Samsung Mobile Introduce the Samsung Solstice - the Latest Way to Stay Connected
AT&T and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No.1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., today announced the Aug. 2 availability of the Samsung Solstice, a compact and fun touch screen phone that provides users with an instant connection to social networking, messaging and multimedia features. The Solstice is a dream come true to all users with its easy-to-use, polished design.
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Thu, Jul 30, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Soccer United Marketing, on behalf of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. (MLS), the U.S. Soccer Federation and AT&T announced today that AT&T will be the official communications services sponsor of MLS and the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams. As part of the multi-year agreement, AT&T is the title sponsor of the AT&T MLS All-Star Game, and in the future will enhance the soccer experience for fans by delivering exclusive content across the wireless device, TV, and PC.
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Wed, Jul 29, 2009 5:32:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
Launching AT&T's newest fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) network development for a multi-dwelling community in the region, The Broadway - San Antonio, the city's most anticipated high-rise residential address, along with AT&T, today announced the signing of an AT&T Connected Communities agreement. This agreement will bring cutting-edge, fiber-based AT&T U-verse TV, U-verse High Speed Internet and U-verse Voice services to The Broadway - San Antonio homeowners.
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Wed, Jul 29, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Social butterflies have a new way to be in multiple places at one time. AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T Social Net, a free mobile social networking application that combines access to Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and customizable news feeds within a single application.
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Tue, Jul 28, 2009 12:00:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Sees Significant Rise in Wi-Fi Hotspot Connections during Second Quarter
AT&T, which operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots, today reported a significant second-quarter increase in the number of Wi-Fi connections on the AT&T network, fueled by the rising number of customers with Wi-Fi enabled smartphones.
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Tue, Jul 28, 2009 11:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Accepts Keys to Next Generation All-Electric Cargo Truck
AT&T today accepted the keys to its new all-electric cargo truck. AT&T, along with three other companies, received one of six trucks delivered by Smith Electric on Capitol Hill today - the first in a series of next-generation, all-electric commercial vehicles entering service across the United States. The vehicle, known as the Smith Newton, is the world's largest electric battery-powered truck and the first commercial all-electric truck to achieve new vehicle emissions certification in California. Acceptance of the vehicle comes on the heels of AT&T's announcement in March of a 10-year, $565 million commitment to deploy more than 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet.
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Tue, Jul 28, 2009 10:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Regulatory / Public Affairs
Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide to Offer Complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, announced today a strategic agreement with AT&T that will provide complimentary in-store Wi-Fi to any customer that visits a Barnes & Noble bookstore nationwide. All customers shopping in Barnes & Noble stores can now freely download and preview any of the over 700,000 eBook titles with hundreds of thousands of public domain titles available from Google. The company said its number of eBook titles is expanding everyday and expects to hit the one million mark soon.
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Tue, Jul 28, 2009 9:20:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Announces Judges for Big Mobile on Campus Challenge
AT&T announced today the panel of judges for its 2009 Big Mobile on Campus (BMOC) challenge, an annual contest that recognizes innovative mobile applications that enhance academic performance, build campus community and help to improve campus operations. This year's judges have been selected based on their extensive experience in higher education and knowledge of current and emerging technologies specifically related to the wireless industry.
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Tue, Jul 28, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Marking the one year anniversary of giving South Floridians real choice in television service with the 2008 launch of AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T U-verse Voice in parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. AT&T also announced today that U-verse TV and Internet services are now available to more than one million living units across the state - just one year after launching in Florida.
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Mon, Jul 27, 2009 10:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
More Than 1 Million Florida Living Units Benefit from Video Choice with AT&T U-verse TV
Video competition has reached Florida consumers in a big way, meaning more residents and their televisions can cut ties with cable. AT&T today announced that AT&T U-verse TV and High Speed Internet services are now available to more than 1 million living units across the state - just one year after launching in Florida.
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Mon, Jul 27, 2009 10:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse Marks One Year Anniversary in Northeast Wisconsin
Since its launch in Northeast Wisconsin just one year ago, AT&T U-verse has been made available to more than 125,000 area living units and numerous communities, bringing more video choice and innovative features to local customers.
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Mon, Jul 27, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Government Solutions Wins $80 Million Award from Social Security Administration
The AT&T Government Solutions business unit has won an award worth approximately $80 million from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The agency leveraged the $20 billion U.S. General Services Administration Networx Universal contract to make the award.
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Fri, Jul 24, 2009 10:35:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T is turning up the volume on cell phone recycling - and extending its commitment to environmental sustainability - with new initiatives in all 2,000-plus AT&T stores, community locations, online, and through continued advocacy programs with wireless users nationwide. AT&T estimates it will collect roughly 14 million wireless devices for recycling by the end of 2011, which is the environmental equivalent of keeping more than 920 tons of primary materials and more than 13 tons of toxic waste out of landfills.
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Fri, Jul 24, 2009 8:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Business Solutions ended an active second quarter that saw the introduction of a utility-based, storage-as-a-service offer, the industry's first small business bundle for wired and wireless service starting at under $100, and an AT&T Telepresence Solution offer with multi-point encryption features for greater security.
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Thu, Jul 23, 2009 12:30:00 PM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today reported second-quarter results highlighted by strong wireless growth, including a substantial step up in retail postpaid subscriber additions and continued robust growth in wireless data revenues. Results also included double-digit growth in IP-based revenues from AT&T U-verse services and advanced business offerings.
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Thu, Jul 23, 2009 6:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
Deutsche Post DHL Announces New U.S. Telecommunications Initiative
Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider, today announced the signing of a five-year agreement with AT&T to provide telecommunications services to Deutsche Post DHL businesses in the United States and Puerto Rico. The agreement is part of a worldwide Deutsche Post DHL group initiative to realize opportunities for service enhancement and cost optimization in the provision of telephony and networking services.
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Wed, Jul 22, 2009 10:46:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Shares the Power of the Fortune Brainstorm: TECH Conference - Provides View from Inside
AT&T will use social media to bring people an inside-view of this year's Fortune Brainstorm: TECH conference. The conference, being held July 22 – July 24, will focus on how technology companies, content creators and other institutions can thrive in a recession, and help lead the way to a new era of global prosperity.
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Wed, Jul 22, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T and Jasper Wireless Launch Integrated Platform to Wirelessly Connect Emerging Devices
AT&T and Jasper Wireless announced today the commercial availability of a combined platform to connect and support a variety of emerging consumer electronic and business devices on AT&T's nationwide wireless network. The companies' multiyear agreement, announced in May, will enable the wireless connection of personal navigation, in-car navigation, e-readers, mobile Internet devices, gaming, healthcare, tracking, and other devices. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Wed, Jul 22, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Yahoo! and AT&T Interactive to Drive Consumers to Local Businesses
AT&T Interactive and Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO) today announced an agreement, under which AT&T's advertising sales force of more than 5,000 will sell Yahoo! display inventory to local businesses across the United States. The collaboration adds Yahoo!'s display inventory to AT&T Interactive's robust local online advertising portfolio, and takes advantage of Yahoo!'s audience reach and targeting technologies.
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Tue, Jul 21, 2009 4:31:00 PM (utc+6)
Advertising and Publishing
AT&T Connect Wins SearchUnifiedCommunications.com 2009 Gold Award in Video Conferencing
AT&T today announced that AT&T Connect has been named the gold winner in the Video Conferencing Tools category of the 2009 Product Leadership Award issued by SearchUnifiedCommunications.com, a TechTarget publication. The award winners were selected by the publication's readers, based on their assessment of products currently deployed within their own enterprises.
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Tue, Jul 21, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T to Offer New Suite of Mobile Broadband Netbooks Online and in Stores Nationwide
AT&T today announced an expansion of its mobile broadband-enabled netbook lineup. The new devices, which will be available in stores and online in the coming days, features three ultra portable mobile broadband netbooks - an Acer Aspire One, the Dell Inspiron Mini 10, and the Lenovo S10.
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Mon, Jul 20, 2009 10:16:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse TV Adds ShortsHD and New International Channels
AT&T today announced several additions to the AT&T U-verse TV channel lineup, including international programming options for Italian and Arabic viewers and ShortsHD, the short movie channel, which makes its U.S. debut on U-verse TV.
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Mon, Jul 20, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Wins Frost & Sullivan 2009 North American Market Leadership Award in MPLS/IP VPN Services
AT&T today announced that it has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2009 North American Market Leadership Award in Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS) based Internet Protocol (IP) Virtual Private Network (VPN) services. The award recognizes AT&T for its ability to capture the largest market share in the MPLS/IP VPN services market and its strategic investment in Layer 3 VPN services, which enable customers to handle the convergence of next-generation voice, data and video applications.
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Mon, Jul 20, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Completes Makeover in More Than 2,200 Stores
AT&T today announced it has revamped its more than 2,200 retail locations across the country - an initiative designed to provide consumer and small business customers with a more interactive and informative hands-on experience when shopping for wireless, broadband, video and entertainment services.
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Mon, Jul 20, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Wins Frost & Sullivan 2009 Market Leadership Award in Retail Carrier Ethernet Services
AT&T today announced that it has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2009 Market Leadership Award in Retail Carrier Ethernet Services. The award recognizes AT&T for its comprehensive suite of carrier Ethernet services, encompassing access, E-Line and E-LAN.
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Fri, Jul 17, 2009 10:38:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
NAACP Near Fund-Raising Goal with AT&T Campaign Leadership
AT&T and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) today announced that gifts and multi-year commitments for the NAACP Centennial Corporate Campaign have reached $3.3 million. With a year remaining in the historic campaign, which is being led by AT&T Chairman, CEO and President Randall Stephenson, the NAACP is nearing its $5 million fund-raising goal.
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Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:32:00 PM (utc+6)
Community
It takes vision, hard work and sacrifice to successfully operate a small business in this ever-evolving and competitive marketplace. Savvy small business owners may have what it takes inside themselves, but do they have what it takes inside their office?
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Thu, Jul 16, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Collaborates with GE to Switch to LED Signage
Over the last few years, AT&T re-branding efforts across the country included a redesign of its logo that necessitated the replacement of 7,000 channel letter signs on more than 6,500 AT&T office buildings and retail locations.
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Thu, Jul 16, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
The Communications Workers of America and AT&T Inc. today announced that a tentative agreement has been reached in the Core Wireline contract negotiations covering approximately 18,500 employees in CWA District 4 (AT&T's Midwest region).
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Wed, Jul 15, 2009 12:52:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T and Sony Ericsson Launch Two Phones that Give Consumers Instant Access to Their World
AT&T and Sony Ericsson deliver the ultimate photography and social networking experiences this summer with the introduction of two new devices, the Sony Ericsson C905a Cyber-shot and the W518a Walkman. These mobile phones offer exciting features that encourage self-expression and allow users to share exciting moments in their lives.
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Wed, Jul 15, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T to Conduct Largest-Ever Network Disaster Recovery Exercise in Washington, DC
With the continued, rising importance of maintaining communications in ensuring continuity of operations during a disaster continues to grow, AT&T is conducting its largest ever Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) exercise at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, DC from July 8 to 17, 2009.
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Tue, Jul 14, 2009 10:18:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Hosts Company's First Cell Phone Training Session for People with Vision Loss
Working with the American Foundation for the Blind, AT&T announced today that it is holding its first training sessions nationwide to help people with vision loss make better use of their wireless phones. The public service initiative is an expansion of AT&T's popular cell phone training program for senior citizens.
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Tue, Jul 14, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Customers First to Play Mobile Version of MapleStory
Defenders of Maple World now have a new weapon in their arsenal -their AT&T wireless phone. AT&T announced today that MapleStory is now available for download from the AT&T MEdia Mall, AT&T's multimedia content store. AT&T is the first U.S. wireless carrier to launch the mobile version of MapleStory, which is the world's first 2D side-scrolling massively multiplayer online role-playing game and has over 92 million worldwide registered users.
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Tue, Jul 14, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Obtains Four More Permanent Injunctions against Prepaid Mobile Phone Traffickers
AT&T today announced it has obtained final judgments and permanent injunctions against defendants in four more federal lawsuits filed as part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to combat the unauthorized bulk purchase and resale of its prepaid mobile phones, SIM cards, and accessories - a practice that can be harmful and misleading to consumers.
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Mon, Jul 13, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T and Nokia Ride a Social Wave into Summer with the Nokia Surge
Now you can carry your clique with you in your pocket. AT&T and Nokia today announced the availability of the Nokia Surge, a socially supercharged smartphone powered by the nation's fastest 3G network. Available online and in AT&T stores on July 19, the Nokia Surge is an ideal device for active consumers who like to stay connected whether using IM, text or email, sending multimedia messages, AT&T Video Share, or updating and connecting via their favorite social networks.
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Mon, Jul 13, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Study: For Baltimore- and DC-Area Businesses, Business Continuity Planning a Serious Priority
The results of a study recently announced by AT&T indicate that local businesses are preparing for unforeseen business disruptions, from natural disasters to terrorist attacks and cyber security threats, by taking proactive measures to protect their operations.
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Fri, Jul 10, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Named as One of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine
AT&T today announced that it has been named as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity by Black Enterprise magazine, a premier publication and resource for African-Americans focusing on business, entrepreneurship, careers and financial management.
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Wed, Jul 8, 2009 12:02:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T and Centennial Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: CYCL) announced today that they now anticipate the pending acquisition of Centennial by AT&T to be completed during the third quarter of calendar year 2009, assuming timely satisfaction or waiver of all remaining closing conditions. On November 7, 2008, the two companies entered into an agreement under which AT&T will acquire Centennial. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Centennial stockholders will receive $8.50 per share in cash.
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Wed, Jul 8, 2009 7:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Emergency Officials and AT&T Urge Families to Establish a "Home Base" for Dialing 9-1-1
AT&T and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) today released survey findings showing the need for households to establish home emergency communications plans that include a "Home Base" with a corded landline phone in addition to a cell phone for making emergency calls. The findings show that while eight in ten respondents recognize the importance of having both a corded landline and cell phone in their home for use in emergencies, 68 percent do not have a comprehensive plan for dealing with home emergencies.
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Tue, Jul 7, 2009 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T to Offer Xora GPS Locator Phone Tracking Solution for Small and Medium-Size Businesses
AT&T and Xora Inc. today announced a GPS Locator application that will provide small and medium-sized businesses with real-time visibility into the location of their mobile workforce. The new easy to deploy solution is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application designed to help AT&T business customers improve the productivity and accountability of field-based employees, as well as lower expenses related to overtime and fuel costs.
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Tue, Jul 7, 2009 8:29:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Positioned by Analyst Firm as a Leader in Web Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure Services
AT&T today announced that it was positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in Gartner’s 2009 Magic Quadrant for Web Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure Services (On Demand) Report
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Mon, Jul 6, 2009 2:52:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T to Provide Advanced Communications Expertise for Al Madina A'zarqa City Development
The Blue City Company 1 (BCC1), and AT&T, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver the design for advanced communications services and related infrastructure. Al Madina A’Zarqa is a major infrastructure project in Oman, a development of a new city of 200,000 people. BCC1 has been created to deliver Phase 1 of the project.
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Mon, Jul 6, 2009 11:06:00 AM (utc+6)
International
Connecting today's avid San Francisco sports lovers with the team information they crave, AT&T announced today the AT&T Park Experience - delivering behind-the-scenes San Francisco Giants player alerts, game scores and stats - and a new exclusive sweepstakes offer - all for baseball fans who opt in via text messaging.
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Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Park Receives Upgrades to 'Giants Digital Dugout' Wi-Fi Portal to Enhance Fan Experience
AT&T, the nation's largest Wi-Fi network provider with more than 20,000 domestic hotspots and more than 90,000 hotspots globally through roaming partners, announced recent upgrades to AT&T Park's Giants Digital Dugout, the interactive, in-stadium site for San Francisco Giants fans. The Digital Dugout provides an enhanced fan experience with unique applications and exclusive content delivered throughout the ballpark over complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi access for any ballpark visitor with a Wi-Fi enabled device.
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Thu, Jul 2, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T 'Hands' Advertising Campaign Voted 'America's Favorite Magazine Ad' by Consumers
Consumers have put their hands together for "Hands," a popular AT&T ad campaign that touts the company's international wireless leadership, by voting it "America's Favorite Magazine Ad" in a new contest sponsored by Magazine Publishers of America.
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Wed, Jul 1, 2009 4:00:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T to Offer BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset July 19
AT&T today announced the BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset with Multipoint will be available in AT&T stores and online at www.wireless.att.com on July 19. The BlueAnt Q1 is a premium noise-cancelling headset that allows users to control functions with their voice.
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Wed, Jul 1, 2009 2:00:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
At more than 3.6 million recycled cell phones and counting since July 2007, Cell Phones for Soldiers (CPFS) and AT&T are sharing fireworks with patriots, environmentalists, and young people across the country this Independence Day. Sparking more enthusiasm for the cause, the two are launching a new "double duty" advocacy campaign that empowers young people of all ages to make a difference this summer for military families and the environment by recycling wireless phones through social media and recycling drives.
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Wed, Jul 1, 2009 9:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
With one of the most patriotic U.S. holidays ahead, AT&T has military families top of mind. With the help of the USO, AT&T is donating more than 30,000 prepaid phone cards with a retail value of more than $150,000 to military personnel stationed overseas in 2009.
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Wed, Jul 1, 2009 9:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Builds its First Fiber-To-The-Premise IP Network for Paragus Group Rental Community in Indiana
In AT&T's first fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) network development for an apartment community in Indiana, AT&T today announced that it has built infrastructure to support AT&T U-verse services, delivered over AT&T's advanced Internet Protocol (IP) network, in the Bluestone Apartments community - a master-planned rental development in Greenfield, Ind.
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Wed, Jul 1, 2009 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Unveils Embedded Netbook and Laptop Offers Targeted at Small Businesses
Contrary to conventional wisdom, netbooks aren't just for consumers. AT&T today announced another way for small businesses to enjoy access to the nation's fastest 3G network in 350 major U.S. metropolitan areas.
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Wed, Jul 1, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Announces Dallas Company to Upfit Vehicles with Alternative-Fuel Technology
AT&T today joined Dallas-based BAF Technologies to announce that conversion of vehicles purchased by AT&T to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is underway. BAF Technologies, the premier provider of natural gas vehicle upfits, will convert 600 Ford E-Series vans to CNG technology in 2009.
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Tue, Jun 30, 2009 9:44:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Herff Jones Expands its Reach with AT&T Wireless Solutions
AT&T today announced a three-year contract for wireless devices, service and in-building solutions with Herff Jones, one of the leading manufacturers of motivational and recognition products in the United States. Herff Jones employees will experience the nation's fastest 3G network, according to data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms, on leading devices at their desk or offsite throughout their operations in U.S. and Canada.
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Tue, Jun 30, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T today announced that its mobility unit has earned accreditation with each of the 111 Better Business Bureaus (BBB) across the United States. AT&T is the only wireless carrier to earn the distinction and is one of just a handful of companies, overall, to achieve accreditation with every BBB.
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Tue, Jun 30, 2009 8:37:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
Republic Services Inks $13.5 Million Deal for AT&T Network Services
Today, AT&T announced that Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) a leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services, has awarded AT&T a three-year $13.5 million contract to be its primary networking services provider. Seeking network reliability and a single provider solution, Republic Services chose AT&T network services to support the integration and consolidation of Republic Services and Allied Waste, which merged in December 2008 to form the second largest environmental services provider in the U.S.
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Tue, Jun 30, 2009 8:37:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Drives Home a Win for One Lucky Sweeps Winner and Three Friends for VIP Access to AT&T National
With one quick text message, die-hard golf fan Don Landrum of Texas was today named the winner of the AT&T "Favorite Foursome" AT&T National Sweepstakes, granting him and three friends front-row access to watch golf's finest tee off over July 4 weekend.
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Mon, Jun 29, 2009 10:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T is teeing off the annual AT&T National Golf Tournament with new ways for golf fans to get in on the action, keep connected and honor the men and women in the Armed Forces while benefiting the Tiger Woods Foundation.
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Mon, Jun 29, 2009 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T U-Verse Arrives in Central Illinois
Central Illinois residents now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T U-verse services in parts of Champaign, Danville, Decatur and Springfield, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.
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Mon, Jun 29, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Declares Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.41 a share on the company's common shares. The dividend is payable on August 3, 2009, to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 10, 2009.
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Fri, Jun 26, 2009 12:52:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T and TDC Build Alliance to Deliver Comprehensive 'Local To Global' Services in Nordics
AT&T and TDC today announced an agreement to jointly develop and deploy global service bundles and networking solutions for multinational companies, either headquartered or doing business in the Nordics, a region considered to be among the most technologically advanced and competitive in the world.
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Fri, Jun 26, 2009 11:40:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T to Provide Managed Data Network and Security Services to Amtrak
AT&T today announced a new five-year outsourcing agreement with Amtrak, the nation's passenger rail service. Under the contract, AT&T will provide a package of telecommunications networking services, including managed security services to help protect Amtrak's telecommunications network infrastructure.
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Fri, Jun 26, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi residents now have a new choice for their television and communications services, powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T today announced the launch of AT&T U-verse services in parts of Corpus Christi beginning Monday, June 29.
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Fri, Jun 26, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse TV customers can now use a free application from the Apple App Store to make scheduling and managing recordings on their DVR even easier when they're away from home. The U-verse TV Mobile Remote Access App for iPhone and iPod touch lets customers record their content from virtually anywhere and is another example of U-verse TV applications and DVR enhancements that have been rolled out to customers at no extra charge.
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Thu, Jun 25, 2009 1:00:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T and Cooper Power Systems to Offer Wireless Smart Grid Sensors
AT&T announced today it has entered into an agreement with Cooper Power Systems, a division of Cooper Industries, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE), to jointly market and sell to utility companies smart grid sensor devices that are certified on AT&T's wireless data network. Utilities can now receive real-time system performance data to efficiently operate their electric grids, reduce the need for on-site inspections, and identify and solve problems that could cause outages or increase system energy losses.
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Wed, Jun 24, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Brings AT&T Navigator Application to Apple App Store
You have arrived at your destination. For the first time, millions of iPhone customers can now experience one of the most popular turn-by-turn GPS navigation applications. AT&T (NYSE:T) today announced the availability of its award-winning location based services app - AT&T Navigator - on iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. Using the latest iPhone OS 3.0 software, the app brings full audible and visual turn-by-turn navigation service over the nation's fastest 3G network.
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Tue, Jun 23, 2009 2:45:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Wins American Business Award for Information Technology Department of the Year
AT&T today announced that its Information Technology Organization was named "Information Technology Department of the Year" at the 2009 American Business Awards ceremony, held June 22 in New York City.
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Tue, Jun 23, 2009 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T and Motorola Get Ahead of the Social Curve with Karma
Teenagers and young adults can get ahead of the social curve with the latest AT&T quick messaging and social networking phone from Motorola. AT&T and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced Motorola Karma QA1, a curvy and compact messaging device that lets you express yourself the way you want, whether you text, blog, tweet or talk. Karma will be available in AT&T stores and online beginning June 28.
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Tue, Jun 23, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T to Release Second-Quarter 2009 Earnings July 23
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that the company's second-quarter 2009 financial results will be released Thursday, July 23, 2009. The company's earnings release, Investor Briefing and related materials will be available on AT&T's Web site at http://www.att.com/investor.relations by 8 a.m. ET.
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Tue, Jun 23, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Honored as a 2009 Best Diversity Company by the Readers of Diversity/Careers Magazine
AT&T today announced that it has been recognized by the readers of Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology as a 2009 Best Diversity Company. In this annual Best Diversity Practices survey, one hundred companies, government agencies, and other organizations employing technical professionals were honored from a field of hundreds of corporations and agencies.
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Fri, Jun 19, 2009 2:20:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
iPhone 3G S Available at AT&T Tomorrow
AT&T begins selling iPhone 3G S nationwide tomorrow morning in its more than 2,200 company-owned retail locations. In addition, AT&T today will begin shipping devices to customers who preordered online for arrival beginning tomorrow. iPhone 3G S will also be available tomorrow morning at all 211 U.S. Apple retail stores.
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Thu, Jun 18, 2009 5:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Wi-Fi Supports Auto-Authentication on New iPhone OS 3.0 for Faster Hot Spot Connections
AT&T today announced it will support auto-authentication for iPhone OS 3.0 users connecting to AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots. Auto-authentication allows iPhone users to seamlessly switch from AT&T's 3G network to an AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot without being prompted.
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Wed, Jun 17, 2009 1:01:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Extends Fleet Management Offerings with Trimble GeoManager
AT&T announced it is broadening its fleet and mobile asset management portfolio with the latest version of Trimble's GeoManager solution. This enhanced solution enables fleet operators to significantly reduce operating costs by managing their vehicle assets more efficiently, which can help lower fuel and maintenance costs.
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Tue, Jun 16, 2009 8:35:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Rolls Out More U-verse Enhancements at No Additional Cost to Customers
Since its launch three years ago, AT&T U-verse has continually evolved and added new features. This month, AT&T will rollout another series of enhancements that make AT&T U-verse even better for customers. Today and over the coming weeks, AT&T U-verse will add - at no extra cost as part of customers' existing subscriptions - upgraded DVR capabilities and user interface enhancements for all customers, increased downstream speeds for AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Max residential and business customers, and a new On Demand Top Picks application for customers in select markets.
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Tue, Jun 16, 2009 8:35:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T U-verse Launches a New Kind of Home Phone Service in Raleigh with AT&T U-verse Voice
AT&T U-verse is using the most advanced technology to revolutionize what Raleigh consumers can do with their home phones. AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T U-verse Voice in parts of Raleigh, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network.
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Mon, Jun 15, 2009 12:49:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T today announced that it is launching a year-long initiative that will mentor and coach a pilot group of small, women-owned business owners. The initiative was unveiled at the Women's Business Enterprise National Council's (WBENC) Women in Business conference: "The Bridge to Quality" in San Francisco, CA, where AT&T is a major sponsor. This annual national conference and business fair is the largest event of its kind in the nation for women's business enterprises (WBEs).
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Fri, Jun 12, 2009 11:03:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Brings Tiger Jam XII Home to Fans via Exclusive Video Content to the PC, TV, and Wireless Phone
AT&T and Tiger Woods have found a new way to connect the Tiger Woods Foundation with fans everywhere: through sharing new, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Woods from a private golf clinic during Tiger Jam XII presented by AT&T. The new video content is now available from AT&T on the three screens that matter most to consumers: the TV, PC and wireless phone.
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Fri, Jun 12, 2009 10:03:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Pitches NCAA Men's College World Series to Fans via Sports Celebrities, Wireless Fun, and Texts
It's college baseball. Delivered. Starting today, AT&T is connecting baseball fans at the 2009 NCAA Men's College World Series in Omaha to events with sports celebrities, NCAA College World Series baseball student-athletes, high speed interactive stations outside the Rosenblatt Stadium - and text messaging.
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Fri, Jun 12, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
Outfit Dad with the Power of Touch and TV This Father's Day
You cringe at that paisley tie... that weird plaid shirt... or that stenciled leather belt. And you groan at Dad's beaten-up, aging cell phone. This Father's Day, AT&T is giving families the chance to drag Dad into 2009 with lowest-ever $79.99 pricing for the Samsung Eternity, a cool touch screen phone compatible with several hot apps and services, including AT&T Mobile TV, AT&T Navigator and AT&T FamilyMap.
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Thu, Jun 11, 2009 4:12:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Music Delivers Fans Awesome 2009 Bonnaroo Music Fest Performances
Fans looking for a "Music City" experience out in the country are packing their bags and heading to Manchester, Tennessee for the 2009 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. There, they will experience four days of some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, and more.
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Thu, Jun 11, 2009 9:42:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Announces New Enhancements to its Managed Telepresence Solution
AT&T Telepresence Solution users will now be able to conduct meetings that are encrypted for business and security reasons, share videos and control who joins a call, thanks to a suite of new features announced by AT&T. These additional capabilities represent the latest milestone in AT&T's efforts to provide businesses with powerful and cost-effective collaboration tools that improve productivity while helping decrease costs such as business travel.
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Wed, Jun 10, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
Golf fans may be just a click away from attending this year's AT&T National thanks to a new contest launched today by AT&T. The "Favorite Foursome" AT&T National Sweepstakes is now live, and it offers fans chances to win free, VIP tickets to the event, travel to and from the event, and exclusive access to events at the tournament, which runs June 29 - July 5 at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. How can they enter? Through Facebook pages, text messages, and more.
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Mon, Jun 8, 2009 4:56:00 PM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T to Offer iPhone 3G S on June 19
AT&T* today announced it will offer Apple iPhone 3G S, the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet, in its retail and online stores beginning June 19. In addition, the company today will begin selling iPhone 3G starting at $99 for new and qualifying subscribers. AT&T offers the nation's fastest 3G network and the best worldwide coverage of any U.S. carrier.
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Mon, Jun 8, 2009 2:48:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Reaffirms Wireless Financial Guidance for 2009
AT&T today announced it will begin selling iPhone 3G S for $199 (16GB) and $299 (32GB) and iPhone 3G starting at $99 (8GB) to new and qualifying customers who sign up for a 2-year service commitment with voice and data plans. Customers will be able to purchase iPhone 3G at its new price through AT&T's company-owned retail stores beginning at approximately 5 p.m. ET today and at www.att.com/iPhone later this evening. iPhone 3G S is available for preordering today and will be in stores on June 19.
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Mon, Jun 8, 2009 2:07:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Webinar to Offer Tips on Building and Growing a Small Business
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting the growth and success of small business, AT&T today announced another free one-hour webinar aimed to equip small business owners with the proper tools and resources needed to run a successful business. As part of a series of instructional webinars and training courses available on AT&T's small business Web site, www.att.com/OnwardSmallBiz, the upcoming webinar, "Building Your Small Business," will feature Susan Wilson Solovic.
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Fri, Jun 5, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Releases New Study Revealing Educators' Views on the Nation's High School Dropout Crisis
With nearly one-third of all U.S. public high school students failing to graduate each year, AT&T today announced results from the latest study conducted by Civic Enterprises and Peter Hart Research with America's Promise Alliance entitled "On the Front Lines of Schools," where the voices of our nation's education practitioners reflect their outlook on the high school dropout crisis.
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Thu, Jun 4, 2009 10:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
SCHOTT Selects AT&T to Power Global Network in $14 Million Agreement
AT&T announced today that it has been selected by SCHOTT AG to be its global provider of advanced communications services. The five year agreement, worth approximately $14 million, calls for AT&T to provide, manage and maintain SCHOTT's worldwide communications infrastructure and deliver advanced IT based applications and services to SCHOTT's 17,300 employees.
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Wed, Jun 3, 2009 11:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T to Webcast Presentation from Jeff Weber at RBC Conference June 10
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a presentation by Jeff Weber, vice president - U-verse & Video Products, at the RBC Capital Markets Technology, Media & Communications Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m. PT. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Wed, Jun 3, 2009 10:25:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Launches Industry-First Small Business Wireless-Wired Bundle Priced at Under $100
Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to providing affordable solutions for small businesses in a tough economy, AT&T* today announced the industry's first bundled offer targeted at small businesses that includes wireless, wired and high speed Internet services, starting at less than $100 a month.
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Wed, Jun 3, 2009 8:20:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
The best of the best in college softball will soon take the field in Oklahoma City. The 2009 NCAA Division I Women's College World Series championship games run June 1 through June 3 at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, and AT&T and the NCAA will be sharing the games with the American Cancer Society and The Oklahoma City Boys & Girls Club.
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Mon, Jun 1, 2009 3:10:00 PM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T Recognized by CIO Magazine as CIO 100 Award Honoree
AT&T today announced that it has been named a recipient of the 2009 CIO 100 award, presented by IDG's CIO magazine. The 22nd annual CIO 100 program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology.
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Mon, Jun 1, 2009 11:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T today announced that by conducting its meeting of a customer Regional Advisory Council (RAC) by Telepresence rather than face-to-face reduced emissions by an equivalent to more than 62 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2e)** and saved participants more than US$100,000.
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Mon, Jun 1, 2009 9:21:00 AM (utc+6)
International
AT&T Study: Business Continuity Planning Evolves with Emerging Technologies
The dramatic rise in social networking and mobility trends is presenting new challenges and considerations to companies' network security, disaster planning and business continuity programs. The good news: businesses are stepping up their technology investment and efforts to meet these challenges despite the economy; and mobile devices are increasingly part of business continuity plans. These are some of the findings to emerge from AT&T's annual study on business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness for U.S. businesses in the private sector.
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Mon, Jun 1, 2009 8:29:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Names Esther Lee Senior Vice President Brand Marketing and Advertising
AT&T today announced the appointment of Esther Lee as senior vice president-Brand Marketing and Advertising, AT&T Operations, Inc. In this newly created position, Lee will oversee all brand marketing and advertising creative and media strategy for the world's largest telecom company.
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Fri, May 29, 2009 1:06:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
Call Canada for Less with AT&T Canada Plan
O AT&T! Long distance wireless calls to Canada are more affordable for AT&T customers with the AT&T Canada plan. AT&T announced that it has lowered the per-minute-rate for calls placed from the United States to Canada from 19 cents to nine cents.
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Thu, May 28, 2009 2:30:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
New Wallace and Gromit Short Film Makes Exclusive U.S. Premiere on AT&T U-verse TV
AT&T U-verse customers will be the first to find out what animated favorites Wallace and Gromit are up to in their latest comedic escapade. AT&T and Aardman Animations today announced that AT&T U-verse TV will exclusively feature the U.S. premiere of the new Wallace and Gromit short film, "A Matter of Loaf and Death."
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Thu, May 28, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T to Deliver 3G Mobile Broadband Speed Boost
AT&T today announced plans to upgrade the nation's fastest 3G network to deliver considerably faster mobile broadband speeds. The network upgrades are slated to begin later this year, with completion expected in 2011.
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Wed, May 27, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T to Webcast Presentation from Randall Stephenson at Sanford Bernstein Conference May 28
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a presentation by Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and chief executive officer, at the Sanford Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York on Thursday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Tue, May 26, 2009 10:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
A new judge, a new "judges' save" - and new milestones in fan engagement with AMERICAN IDOL. AT&T reported today that more than 178 million text messages crossed its network as fans interacted with the country's No. 1 TV show this season - the highest total for any season and more than double the 78 million messages AT&T reported last year.
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Fri, May 22, 2009 1:08:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Honored as One of the 10 Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses
AT&T today announced that it has been recognized as one of the 10 Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) for its unwavering commitment to including disabled-veteran-owned firms in its supply chain.
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Thu, May 21, 2009 11:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
Apollo Group Goes Wireless with AT&T
Apollo Group, the parent company of University of Phoenix and other academic institutions, has named AT&T its primary wireless services provider. The three-year agreement will enable Apollo Group to offer corporate, employee and student discounts on a wide range of AT&T products and services - from smartphones to AT&T's LaptopConnect card - to its 60,000-member workforce, faculty, alumni and the 400,000 students who study at its physical and online campuses and learning centers across the country.
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Thu, May 21, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
More Than 1 Million Michigan Living Units Benefit from Video Choice with AT&T U-verse TV
Video competition has reached Michigan consumers in a big way, meaning more residents and their televisions can cut ties with cable. AT&T today announced that AT&T U-verse services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice, are now available to more than 1 million living units across the state - just two years after launching in Michigan.
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Thu, May 21, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T today announced that Compass Intelligence, a leading high-tech and telecommunications market research firm, has recognized AT&T as one of the leaders in online customer experience for small and midsize business customers.
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Wed, May 20, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T to Expand its Mini Laptop Lineup and Offer Nationwide Availability
AT&T announced today that it will soon expand its portfolio of embedded 3G mini laptops - and make them available in AT&T stores nationwide.
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Tue, May 19, 2009 2:06:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Commences Provisioning of AT&T Telepresence Solution in China
AT&T has commenced provisioning of the industry -leading AT&T Telepresence Solution in China, a fully-managed solution enabled by Cisco TelePresence. In collaboration with local service providers, the solution allows companies in China to connect to their customers, suppliers and partners worldwide in a highly cost-effective way while also reducing environmental impacts.
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Tue, May 19, 2009 10:09:00 AM (utc+6)
International
Frost & Sullivan Names AT&T Navigator the Consumer Navigation Application of the Year
AT&T announced today that global growth consulting company, Frost & Sullivan, has named AT&T Navigator, powered by TeleNav, as the 2009 "Consumer Navigation Application of the Year." Frost & Sullivan chose AT&T Navigator due to its wide array of features including integrated speech recognition, 3D moving maps, traffic alerts with one-touch rerouting, estimated time of arrival calculation, pedestrian mode, location-based city/state auto-suggest and an accompanying pre-planning website.
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Tue, May 19, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T to Deliver Cloud-Based "Storage as a Service" Offer to Enterprise Customers
AT&T today announced AT&T Synaptic Storage as a Service, a storage-on-demand offer that provides enterprise customers with control over the storage, distribution and retrieval of their data from any location, anytime, using any Web-enabled device.
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Mon, May 18, 2009 9:03:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T U-verse TV Lineup Expands to Include Six New HD Channels from MTV Networks
AT&T today announced the expansion of the AT&T U-verse TV High Definition (HD) channel lineup to include six new HD channels from MTV Networks. The HD channel additions follow a recent expansion of the U-verse TV channel lineup to include more international programming channels and 100 or more HD channels in every U-verse TV market in early March.
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Fri, May 15, 2009 9:07:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Leads the U.S. in Smartphones and Integrated Devices
Customers interested in using mobile e-mail, web surfing, and other applications are clamoring for smartphones—and when it comes to carriers, AT&T* is the leading choice among U.S. providers. AT&T today announced that, based on independent market research, twice as many smartphone users have chosen AT&T over any other U.S. carrier. The combination of the nation’s fastest 3G network and nearly 20,000 U.S. Wi-Fi hotspots offers Internet access across the U.S. for AT&T’s industry-leading lineup of iconic devices, including BlackBerry Bold and Nokia E71x.
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Thu, May 14, 2009 11:04:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Share the Gift of Text and Touch with the LG Xenon from AT&T
Just in time for parents looking to upgrade their recent graduates' mobile phone, AT&T is offering a limited time, buy one, get one free after mail-in rebate promotion for the LG Xenon. As seen on the popular MTV series "The Phone", executive produced by Justin Timberlake, the LG Xenon, available only through AT&T, includes a stylish touch screen, a side-sliding full keyboard, instant messaging, mobile e-mail and AT&T Navigator.
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Thu, May 14, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Completes Its Full House of Smart Devices with the New Samsung Jack
Smartphone fans have an ace in hand with the latest Windows Mobile device from AT&T and Samsung. AT&T and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today the May 19 availability of the Samsung Jack, the next generation Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone available exclusively to AT&T customers in the U.S. and powered by the nation's fastest 3G network.
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Thu, May 14, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Appoints First Chief Sustainability Officer
AT&T today announced the appointment of Charlene Lake as senior vice president public affairs and chief sustainability officer. In this capacity, Lake will lead AT&T's efforts to achieve a wide range of specific, sustainable business objectives, working with the Public Policy Committee of the Board of Directors, the Chairman's office, and AT&T's executive management team to further integrate sustainable business practices across AT&T and its supply chain.
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Thu, May 14, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
After months of negotiations, AT&T has provided a last, best and final offer for contracts covering Core wireline employees in the Southwest Region (Communications Workers of America District 6). The district comprises the states of Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and Texas.
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Wed, May 13, 2009 9:46:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Honors Suppliers for Outstanding Performance
AT&T today announced the 2009 AT&T Supplier Award winners, who are being recognized for their outstanding performance and service to AT&T affiliates during the past year.
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Wed, May 13, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Bolsters Pan-European Disaster Recovery Resources
AT&T is expanding its pan-European Disaster Recovery resources with the addition of increased technology, equipment and manpower. With its planned investment this year, AT&T will have invested $7.5 million since 2006 to extend its disaster recovery resources in the EMEA region, as part of an ongoing programme.
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Tue, May 12, 2009 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
International
AT&T, NEC, and Corning Researchers Complete another Record- Breaking Fiber Capacity Test
AT&T, NEC Corporation of America and Corning Incorporated today presented the results of another record-setting optical fiber transmission capacity test, using emerging network technologies to transmit data at 114 Gigabits per second over each of 320 separate optical channels on a single, 580-kilometer optically amplified link, resulting in a total bandwidth capacity of 32 Terabits per second.
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Mon, May 11, 2009 10:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Agrees to Sell Certain Centennial Communications Corp. Assets to Verizon Wireless
AT&T today announced a definitive agreement with Verizon Wireless to sell certain wireless assets of Centennial Communications Corp. to Verizon Wireless for $240 million. The transaction is contingent on completion of AT&T's acquisition of Centennial.
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Fri, May 8, 2009 7:35:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T today announced a definitive agreement to acquire wireless assets from Verizon Wireless for $2.35 billion in cash. Under terms of the agreement, AT&T will acquire wireless properties, including licenses, network assets and 1.5 million current subscribers in 79 service areas, primarily in rural areas across 18 states. Verizon Wireless is required to divest these properties as part of the regulatory approvals granted for its purchase of Alltel earlier this year. The states represented are: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.
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Fri, May 8, 2009 7:35:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T to Introduce GoPhone Three-Dollar per Day Unlimited Calling Option May 11
AT&T today announced a new prepaid calling option will be available beginning May 11 that offers unlimited nationwide calling for just three dollars per day. AT&T GoPhone customers will enjoy the flexibility of unlimited calling with charges only applying on days when they make or receive voice calls.
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Fri, May 8, 2009 12:01:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Study: Nine in 10 Florida Businesses Ready for the 2009 Atlantic Hurricane Season
With hurricane season less than four weeks away, a study announced today by AT&T reveals that nine in 10 businesses in Miami, Orlando and Tampa have business continuity plans in place. When AT&T last surveyed Miami in 2006, companies there ranked number one in the nation for business continuity planning efforts, and the 2009 survey results continue to show that business continuity is a top priority in Florida. More than 100 information technology (IT) executives were surveyed in the 2009 study.
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Thu, May 7, 2009 1:39:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T and BSH Renew Worldwide Network Agreement
BSH Bosch and Siemens Hausgerate GmbH (BSH), one of the world's leading producers of household appliances, has renewed its global networking agreement with AT&T. AT&T will operate and monitor an efficient, highly-available wide area network (WAN) for BSH with more than 800 network nodes throughout the world. This will link BSH's data centres, production sites and distribution centres in 25 countries spread throughout Europe, USA, Latin America and Asia. The agreement will run for three years and is worth $10.4 million. AT&T has been providing the WAN solution for BSH since 2004.
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Thu, May 7, 2009 10:05:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Makes it Easy to Call Mom ... No Matter Where She is
In the United States, and in more than 60 other countries, Mother's Day will be celebrated Sunday, May 10. AT&T today reported that international wireless calling volume on Mother's Day 2008 rose by approximately 26 percent. This year, AT&T expects many customers will again use their wireless phones to speak words of love and gratitude to moms around the world.
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Thu, May 7, 2009 9:31:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T and Jasper Wireless announced today the companies have entered into a multi-year, strategic agreement to connect and support a variety of emerging consumer electronic and business devices on AT&T's nationwide wireless network.
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Thu, May 7, 2009 9:01:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Adds "Send to Mobile" Feature to att.net
AT&T today announced that it has added a new "Send to Mobile" feature to att.net, making it easy for customers to push content from the Web portal to their AT&T mobile devices. AT&T's wireless customers can register for a free att.net account, which includes e-mail with unlimited storage. From that account, they can push links to content like news, weather, sports and entertainment to supported mobile devices. Customers also can add links to quickly access the mobile versions of popular sites like Facebook, MySpace, Fandango, ESPN and more.
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Wed, May 6, 2009 9:17:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Means Business with Support for Blackberry Enterprise Server 5.0
Get more for your money, be more productive and be ready for the future with AT&T. AT&T* today announced support for BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 5.0, the next-generation of Research In Motion's (RIM) market-leading push-based wireless platform for secure mobile access to email, calendar, contacts, corporate instant messaging, browser, and enterprise applications.
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Tue, May 5, 2009 1:10:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Introduces Free 'Mywireless Mobile' Application on Apple App Store
AT&T* (NYSE:T) today announced the availability of its AT&T myWireless Mobile application on the Apple App Store. AT&T developed the application to allow iPhone customers to manage family and individual accounts directly from their iPhone anytime, anywhere.
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Tue, May 5, 2009 1:09:00 PM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
Global Virtual Classroom 2008/09 Award Winning Websites Announced
The Give Something Back InternationalFoundation (GSBI) has announced the winners of the 2008/2009 Global Virtual Classroom Contest (GVC) -- a free online collaborative learning project that fosters creativity, cross cultural understanding, helping others and teaches IT and website design skills amongst students working together from around the world.
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Tue, May 5, 2009 9:40:00 AM (utc+6)
International
Swift Transportation Selects AT&T as Primary Communications Provider
Today, AT&T and Swift Transportation Inc., a large privately held long haul trucking company, announced that Swift has awarded AT&T a three-year contract valued at $24 million. Under the terms of the agreement, AT&T will provide Swift a unified voice and data network and a streamlined set of wireless solutions to help Swift offer improved customer service internally and externally, optimize IT expense and increase revenue.
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Tue, May 5, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Announces Availability of Star Wars Battlefront: Mobile Squadrons
AT&T announced today that the highly-anticipated Star Wars Battlefront: Mobile Squadrons, presented by THQ Wireless, Inc. and LucasArts, is available for download at the AT&T MEdia Mall, AT&T's multimedia content store. AT&T customers can get this game through May 15, before THQ makes it available to the greater mobile gaming universe.
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Mon, May 4, 2009 11:18:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Delivers Latest Blackberry Curve for Customers
AT&T today announced the early summer availability of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone. AT&T consumer, small business and enterprise customers will enjoy new features and enhanced performance, including both Wi-Fi and GPS, a fast next generation processor, rich multimedia capabilities and ample memory for applications offered from AT&T. With the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from AT&T, users can get a faster, richer experience surfing the Internet and accessing their social networking or line-of-business applications via AT&T's wireless and Wi-Fi networks.
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Mon, May 4, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Announces Top Mobile Apps and Games of First Quarter
As demand for mobile apps continues to grow, AT&T today released the top 10 performing applications based on new sales from January through March, offering a closer look at what consumers are doing with their phones beyond talking, texting and tweeting.
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Mon, May 4, 2009 8:29:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset Knocking Out Noise at AT&T Stores Nationwide
AT&T today announced the Jawbone PRIME Bluetooth headset, featuring superior audio quality and comfort, is now available at AT&T retail locations nationwide. Jawbone PRIME eliminates background noise, allowing conversations to be heard in extreme noise environments.
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Fri, May 1, 2009 4:45:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Dave Matthews Band Added to AT&T Music's Webcast of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Just when you thought 'The Big Easy' couldn't get any better, it does! AT&T Music will allow fans to relive an incredible performance from Dave Matthews Band at the 40th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. One hour of the band's live performance from Jazz Fest 2009 will be available exclusively at music.att.net on Saturday, May 2 beginning at 6 p.m. CDT.
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Thu, Apr 30, 2009 3:57:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Delivers Rich Musical Roots of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to Fans via Three Screens
It's not Mardi Gras but thousands of people from coast-to-coast are flocking to New Orleans for the second weekend of an outdoor celebration of an entirely different kind - the 40th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. A tribute to the city's rich cultural roots, the festival boasts 12 stages of soul-stirring jazz, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, blues, R&B, rock, funk, African, Latin, Caribbean, folk and more.
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Thu, Apr 30, 2009 9:41:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Your future rental car could be a smart car, thanks to Hertz. Hertz has signed a three-year agreement with AT&T to provide a suite of communication services that allow Hertz representatives to wirelessly enable, monitor and manage Connect by Hertz vehicles remotely.
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Thu, Apr 30, 2009 6:15:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Enables School District to Track Bus, Vehicle Fleet, Boost Student Safety, Decrease Costs
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has signed a contract for AT&T fleet management services, enabling the school district to wirelessly monitor its fleet of more than 1,100 school buses and official vehicles. HISD is now able to facilitate more efficient and safe management of its fleet of vehicles by using GPS technology over the AT&T wireless network.
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Tue, Apr 28, 2009 10:12:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T today announced that leading analyst firm Gartner, Inc. has positioned AT&T in the Leaders Quadrant of its Magic Quadrant for Asia/Pacific Network Service Providers report.
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Mon, Apr 27, 2009 9:42:00 AM (utc+6)
International
AT&T Announces Preliminary Results of 2009 Annual Meeting
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced today that, at the 25th annual meeting of stockholders, 15 current board members were re-elected to the company's board of directors for one-year terms.
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Fri, Apr 24, 2009 12:19:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
U-verse TV Starts 2009 With Record Quarter
AT&T reported a record 284,000 AT&T U-verse TV subscriber net additions in the first quarter to drive the U-verse TV subscriber total above 1.3 million, and the number of subscribers to AT&T Advanced TV services - which includes bundled satellite TV services - to more than 3.5 million.
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Thu, Apr 23, 2009 11:19:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Sees Surge in Wi-Fi Connections
AT&T, the U.S. Wi-Fi leader with nearly 20,000 domestic hotspots, today reported dramatic growth in the number of Wi-Fi users and connections. AT&T Wi-Fi connections totaled 10.5 million in the first quarter of 2009 - more than triple the 3.4 million connections in the first quarter of 2008, and more than half AT&T's 20 million total Wi-Fi connections for all of 2008. The usage surge was driven by growth in AT&T's wired and wireless broadband customer base, the proliferation of Wi-Fi enabled devices and the transition of Starbucks locations to AT&T's Wi-Fi footprint.
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Thu, Apr 23, 2009 10:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
Thanks to a new project between the Kansas City Royals and AT&T, baseball fans will receive an immersive interactive video experience from Cisco at the newly renovated Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals. Under the project, the Royals have implemented Cisco StadiumVision which is a centrally managed, fast video processing and distribution technology that delivers customized video content to different sections of a stadium in standard and high definition format. With the deployment of Cisco StadiumVision, baseball fans will be closer to the game and their favorite players on the field.
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Thu, Apr 23, 2009 10:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Invests More Than $1 Billion in Wisconsin from '06 - '08
AT&T today announced that from 2006 to 2008, AT&T's total capital investment in Wisconsin was more than $1 billion. AT&T also unveiled its wireless network expansion plans for Wisconsin in 2009.
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Thu, Apr 23, 2009 9:30:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Launches Podcast Series with Advice on Keeping Applications Tuned Up
Even in challenging economic times, businesses need to keep mission-critical applications finely tuned. In fact, steps taken today to maintain applications can position a company for opportunities when the economy rebounds.
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Thu, Apr 23, 2009 8:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Business Solutions Delivers on Network Investments in First Quarter 2009
AT&T Business Solutions added new services and features to its core portfolio during the first quarter 2009 highlighted by the expansion of the AT&T Telepresence Solution and the introduction of a wireless capability to bring smart grid technology to the residential utility market.
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Wed, Apr 22, 2009 3:08:00 PM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T's First-Quarter Results Highlighted by Wireless Gains, U-verse TV Growth, Double-Digit Increase
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today reported first-quarter results highlighted by improved postpaid wireless growth with a substantial step up in integrated device penetration, double-digit increases in revenues from IP-based and strategic business services, and further AT&T U-verse TV subscriber gains. Advances in these areas and solid cost management largely offset continuing economic pressures on consumers and businesses.
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Wed, Apr 22, 2009 6:33:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Interactive and Citysearch Announce Distribution Agreement
AT&T Interactive and Citysearch, an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today announced a distribution agreement that integrates Citysearch user reviews, editorial content and business profiles into YELLOWPAGES.COM (YP.COM). The additional content on YP.COM offers consumers access to even more comprehensive information when searching locally. YP.COM advertisers benefit from increased consumer engagement, while Citysearch advertisers have another opportunity for online placements on a top 30 website.
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Tue, Apr 21, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Advertising and Publishing
AT&T Unveils Fully Managed "Private Network" Content Distribution Solution
Companies that need to conduct online training, deliver that latest corporate video or hold a webcast for their employees can now turn to AT&T for a simple solution. AT&T today introduced a fully managed private content distribution solution simplifying enterprises ability to deliver rich media assets behind the corporate firewall, such as live or on-demand video streaming or large multimedia files for download
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Tue, Apr 21, 2009 7:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Managed Security Services
AT&T today announced that leading industry analyst firm Gartner, Inc. has positioned AT&T in the leaders quadrant of its "Magic Quadrant for MSSPs, North America" report.
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Mon, Apr 20, 2009 10:57:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T and Cell Phones for Soldiers Recycle 2.5 Million Wireless Devices
With Earth Day only days away, AT&T and Cell Phones For Soldiers (CPFS) are celebrating a new milestone: With the help of thousands of wireless customers across the country, AT&T and the charity have recycled more than 2.5 million wireless devices since Earth Day 2008, beating their Earth Day 2009 goal by more than 700 thousand phones.
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Mon, Apr 20, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Community
AT&T to Manage SAP Applications for Wawa
AT&T is helping Wawa to reduce information technology costs by transitioning its existing SAP applications to a fully managed AT&T solution. Wawa, a specialty retailer in the Mid-Atlantic region, signed a new five-year contract with AT&T to migrate and host its existing SAP applications, a landscape that consists of over 30 servers used by more than 15,000 employees.
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Mon, Apr 20, 2009 8:31:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Continues to Invest in Texas, Unveils 2009 Expansion Plans
As people's lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced, AT&T today unveiled its network expansion plans for Texas for the remainder of the year. As part of the expansion, AT&T plans to add more than 130 new cell sites throughout Texas in 2009. Some of these new cell sites will be located across larger metro areas, including Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, San Antonio and Sherman-Denison. The majority of the new cell sites, however, will be located in rural areas across the state. AT&T will also launch its third-generation (3G) wireless broadband network in 11 new Texas markets, and expand its AT&T U-verse network.
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Thu, Apr 16, 2009 11:27:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
Telkom and AT&T Announce Strategic Agreement
Telkom, one of the largest communications services providers on the African continent, and global communications leader AT&T, have entered into an agreement that will allow both companies to explore ways to provide global seamless communication and technology solutions and services to multinational customers (MNCs), either based in or seeking to extend their operations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Thu, Apr 16, 2009 9:33:00 AM (utc+6)
International
One iconic brand. One legendary music festival. Three days of amazing music from an all-star line-up of performers! There's just one question: Are you ready for the 2009 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival?
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Thu, Apr 16, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
AT&T Wireless
AT&T Keeps Parents and Kids Connected with New AT&T FamilyMap Tool and Affordable New Devices
Staying "dialed" into your kids has never meant more. AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T FamilyMap, a new tool that makes it easy to locate a family member's phone via web browser on a PC or mobile device. In addition, AT&T announced a new Mother's Day promotion featuring three Samsung quick messaging phones, each with a full keyboard that makes it easier to stay in touch, whether through text messaging, e-mail or AT&T FamilyMap.
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Wed, Apr 15, 2009 1:40:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T Opens New Office in Dubai Internet City
AT&T today announced the opening of its new regional headquarters office in Dubai Internet City (DIC). The new office is further evidence of AT&T's continuing success and commitment to the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
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Wed, Apr 15, 2009 9:31:00 AM (utc+6)
International
AT&T Wins Billing & OSS World Excellence Award for Customer Care
AT&T today announced that its AT&T BusinessDirect customer Web portal has been recognized with the Billing & OSS World 2009 Excellence Awards for Best Customer Care Solution. The annual awards recognize the leaders - vendors, service providers and integrators - in the development and deployment of billing and operations support systems (OSS) technologies and solutions.
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Wed, Apr 15, 2009 9:00:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Moves Affordable Call Center Capabilities into the Network with New Hosted Service
Businesses wanting to launch or expand call center capabilities without having to invest in premises-based call distribution equipment can find a flexible solution in the AT&T network. AT&T today announced a fully managed service that provides businesses of all sizes with a virtual contact center hosted securely in an AT&T Internet Data Center.
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Wed, Apr 15, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T U-verse is using the most advanced technology to revolutionize what local consumers can do with their home phones. AT&T today announced the availability of AT&T U-verse Voice in parts of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network.
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Tue, Apr 14, 2009 10:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Increases Reward to $250,000 for Information on Bay Area Network Vandalism
AT&T today announced the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the vandals responsible for damaging fiber optic cables near San Jose and San Carlos, Calif., has been increased to $250,000.
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Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:45:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T Offering $100,000 Reward in Bay Area Network Vandalism
AT&T today announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for incidents of vandalism to the AT&T network near San Jose and San Carlos, Calif.
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Thu, Apr 9, 2009 5:46:00 PM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T to Enhance Air Products' Wireless Connectivity at Global Headquarters
AT&T today announced a two-year, multi-million dollar contract with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) to boost wireless performance throughout Air Products' headquarters, keep its workforce better connected and position the company for future technologies.
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Thu, Apr 9, 2009 8:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions