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AT&T Completes Divestiture of Japan Domestic Network Operations to Internet Initiative Japan
AT&T today announced that it has completed the sale of its domestic Japanese outsourcing services operations to Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (NASDAQ:IIJI). The companies originally announced the transaction in June 2010. As part of the sale, AT&T will transfer approximately 1,600 domestic Japanese business customers and approximately 245 employees who support those customers to IIJ.
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Wed, Sep 1, 2010 1:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Completes Divestiture of Sterling Commerce to IBM
AT&T today completed its divestiture of Sterling Commerce to IBM (NYSE:IBM). AT&T, which acquired Sterling Commerce in 2000, received approximately $1.4 billion in cash and expects to record a one-time pretax gain of approximately $800 million in the third quarter of 2010.
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Fri, Aug 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Completes Sale of Certain Centennial Communications Corp. Assets to Verizon Wireless
AT&T today completed the sale of certain wireless assets of Centennial Communications Corp. to Verizon Wireless. AT&T completed its acquisition of Centennial in November 2009.
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Mon, Aug 23, 2010 10:30:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Launches U-verse Mobile App to Let Customers Record and Watch TV Shows from iPhones
AT&T today announced its AT&T U-verse® Mobile App is now available on the App Store.
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Mon, Aug 9, 2010 1:01:00 PM (utc+6)
Consumer Products and Services
AT&T to Webcast Presentation by Ralph de la Vega at Oppenheimer Conference August 11
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 Oppenheimer’s Annual Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference in Boston on Wednesday, August 11 at 9:50 a.m. ET. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Wed, Aug 4, 2010 8:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Completes Divestiture of Wayport Holdings A/S to Hospitality Services Plus SA
AT&T announced today that it has completed its divestiture of Wayport Holdings A/S, the European subsidiary of Wayport, Inc., to Hospitality Services Plus SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swisscom.
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Fri, Jul 23, 2010 8:36:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Delivers Double-Digit Earnings Growth in Second Quarter, Raises Full-Year Outlook
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today reported solid second-quarter results highlighted by double-digit earnings growth, an increase in consolidated revenues and improved margins. These results were driven by continued growth in mobile broadband, including a record quarter for iPhone activations, gains in IP-based and strategic business services and disciplined execution on cost initiatives.
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Thu, Jul 22, 2010 6:34:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Government Solutions Wins $350 Million Task Order from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
AT&T Government Solutions* business unit announced it has won a task order worth up to $350 million to provide Managed Security Services and deploy a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Data Services.
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Wed, Jul 21, 2010 8:32:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T to Webcast Conversation with Ralph de la Vega at Fortune Conference July 23
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a conversation Ralph de la Vega, president and chief executive officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, at the Fortune Brainstorm: Tech 2010 Conference in Aspen, Colorado on Friday, July 23 at 10:40 a.m. MT. The webcast will be available live and for replay at www.att.com/investor.relations.
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Tue, Jul 20, 2010 3:36:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
Hilton Worldwide today announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with AT&T* for a fully-managed suite of Wi-Fi and Internet services. AT&T, one of the largest providers of hosted Internet access in the hospitality industry, will provide Hilton Worldwide’s ten brands with high-quality online experience for guests in more than 3,200 properties in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
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Wed, Jul 14, 2010 9:04:00 AM (utc+6)
Enterprise and Small Business Solutions
AT&T Expands Wireless Capacity for 3G Mobile Broadband Network in Manhattan and Throughout NYC
AT&T today announced the completion of a local initiative to increase the wireless capacity of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Manhattan as well as the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. As a result of this upgrade, customers in these areas are expected to experience improved 3G wireless voice and data connectivity and performance, especially during peak hours.
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Mon, Jun 28, 2010 1:36:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Declares Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42 a share on the company’s common shares. The dividend is payable on August 2, 2010, to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 9, 2010.
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Fri, Jun 25, 2010 12:44:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T Completes Acquisition of Divestiture Properties from Verizon Wireless
AT&T today completed its acquisition of wireless assets from Verizon Wireless. The transaction enhances AT&T’s wireless network coverage in primarily rural areas in 79 service areas across 18 states. To secure regulatory approvals for its purchase of Alltel in 2009, Verizon Wireless agreed to divest the properties.
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Tue, Jun 22, 2010 6:42:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T today announced the release of its 2009 Citizenship and Sustainability Report highlighting the company’s progress toward up to $865 million in multi-year commitments for important education, environmental and volunteerism programs that help strengthen communities, stimulate economic growth and ensure America’s global competitiveness. The report also showcases the company’s relentless passion for innovation - a promise to use the power of its networks to drive human progress.
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Tue, Jun 22, 2010 8:39:00 AM (utc+6)
Regulatory / Public Affairs
AT&T to Release Second-Quarter 2010 Earnings July 22
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that the company’s second-quarter 2010 financial results will be released Thursday, July 22, 2010. The company’s earnings release, Investor Briefing and related materials will be available on AT&T's Web site at www.att.com/investor.relations by 8 a.m. ET.
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Tue, Jun 22, 2010 8:39:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T, the U.S. smartphone leader, today introduced new wireless data plans that make it more affordable for more people to enjoy the benefits of the mobile Internet. Customers can pick the new data plan that best meets their needs – either a $15 per month entry plan or a $25 per month plan with 10 times more data. Current smartphone customers are not required to switch to the new plans, but can choose to do so without a contract extension.
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Wed, Jun 2, 2010 2:24:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
Internet Initiative Japan to Acquire Domestic Networking Operations in Japan from AT&T
AT&T and Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (NASDAQ:IIJI) announced today an agreement for IIJ to acquire AT&T Japan’s operations focused on domestic Japanese outsourcing services, including approximately 1,600 domestic Japanese business customers and approximately 250 AT&T employees who support these customers. AT&T, through its existing local entities, will continue to serve the global needs of multinational corporations (MNCs) with operations in Japan.
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Tue, Jun 1, 2010 2:17:00 AM (utc+6)
Corporate
AT&T, the U.S. smartphone leader, today introduced new wireless data plans that make it more affordable for more people to enjoy the benefits of the mobile Internet. Customers can pick the new data plan that best meets their needs – either a $15 per month entry plan or a $25 per month plan with 10 times more data. Current smartphone customers are not required to switch to the new plans, but can choose to do so without a contract extension.
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Tue, Jun 1, 2010 2:12:00 AM (utc+6)
Financial
AT&T's wireless company, AT&T Mobility LLC, today announced that wireless employees in its Southeast Region (CWA District 3) have voted to ratify a four-year agreement with the Communications Workers of America.
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Fri, May 28, 2010 2:15:00 PM (utc+6)
Financial
IBM Agrees to Acquire Sterling Commerce from AT&T for $1.4 Billion
IBM (NYSE: IBM) and AT&T today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for IBM to acquire Sterling Commerce from AT&T for approximately $1.4 billion in cash. The acquisition of the Dublin, OH-based company will expand IBM's ability to help organizations create more intelligent and dynamic business networks by simplifying and automating the way they connect and communicate with customers, partners and suppliers both on-premise or through cloud computing delivery models.
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Mon, May 24, 2010 7:09:00 AM (utc+6)
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