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AT&T and Research in Motion Ignite Customers with the New BlackBerry Torch

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:09:00 GMT

Joining forces to offer the first smartphone to feature the highly anticipated BlackBerry® 6 exclusively on the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T and Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone. Adept for socially connected consumers and packed with the tools business customers love, the new handset is the world's first smartphone to combine a BlackBerry® keyboard with a full touch screen experience. Whether users choose to type out messages on the capacitive touch screen or easy-to-use BlackBerry keyboard, browse the Internet using pinch to zoom or fluidly navigate with the optical trackpad, the BlackBerry Torch allows them to communicate any way they want.

AT&T Ready for Tropical Storm Bonnie

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:19:00 GMT

With current weather reports showing Tropical Storm Bonnie headed for the upper Texas gulf coast, AT&T today announced that it is prepared to respond quickly with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel, enabling a quick response post landfall. To help customers and businesses in the path of the storm prepare, AT&T is also providing important communications tips for use before, during and after a storm.

AT&T Adds Sharp FX Quick Messaging Phone with AT&T Mobile TV to Device Lineup

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:56:00 GMT

AT&T today announced the July 25 availability of Sharp FX™, the first quick messaging phone from Sharp on the AT&T network and the latest AT&T Mobile TV-capable device. The Sharp FX is being brought to market by Personal Communications Devices, LLC.

AT&T Wins Frost & Sullivan 2010 Product Leadership of the Year Award for Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Services North America

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:55:00 GMT

With the reality of man-made and natural disasters, businesses and organizations across the U.S. are responding more to the need for business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) planning. Communication service providers (CSPs) with the most well-defined BC/DR portfolios are looking to take on a greater role in enterprise BC/DR, especially in cases where they are the primary network provider, according to Frost & Sullivan.

AT&T to Offer iPhone 4 on June 24

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:37:00 GMT

AT&T*, the U.S. smartphone leader, today announced it will offer iPhone 4, the thinnest smartphone ever with all-new design, FaceTime video calling, Apple's stunning new Retina display, 5 megapixel camera and HD video recording. iPhone 4 will be available for a suggested retail price of $199 for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB model, in company retail stores and online at www.att.com/iphone, plus business channels, beginning June 24. Customers can preorder starting June 15.

AT&T Announces New Lower-Priced Wireless Data Plans to Make Mobile Internet More Affordable to More People

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:24:00 GMT

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.

AT&T Announces New Lower-Priced Wireless Data Plans to Make Mobile Internet More Affordable to More People

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:12:00 GMT

AT&T Invests Nearly $40 Million to Expand Wireless Capacity for Chicago's 3G Mobile Broadband Network

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:30:00 GMT

AT&T today announced that it invested nearly $40 million from 2008 through 2009 to complete a local initiative to increase the wireless capacity of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network throughout the Chicago area. As a result of deploying additional wireless spectrum in the 850 MHz band, local customers are expected to experience improved 3G wireless voice and data connectivity and performance, especially during peak hours.

AT&T Rolls Out New Flagship Services and Spring Portfolio of Quick Messaging Devices

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:08:00 GMT

As a growing number of consumers increasingly realize the benefits of mobile broadband and applications, AT&T is bringing smartphone-like experiences to a wider range of powerful yet affordable devices designed for the mass-market. AT&T today announced a line-up of four new Quick Messaging Devices that will be among the first to offer a new suite of consumer data services that will significantly enhance messaging, video and photo sharing, and contacts management.

Call for Entries: Third Annual AT&T Big Mobile on Campus Challenge SM

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:41:00 GMT

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.

AT&T Announces Availability of First Device on Android Platform with Motorola

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:03:00 GMT

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.

AT&T Selects LTE Equipment Suppliers

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:04:00 GMT

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.

AT&T Announces "Open Call - Apps For All!" Contest for Application Developers

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:06:00 GMT

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.

Atlanta AT&T Customers Get Boost in Coverage with Second Layer of Capacity

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:30:00 GMT

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.

Pandigital Debuts Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame Powered by AT&T

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT

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.

AT&T Launches Emerging Devices Web Site to Connect Device Manufacturers with Industry Leading Network Solutions

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:30:00 GMT

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.

AT&T Upgrades 3G Technology at Cell Sites Across Nation

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:39:00 GMT

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.

AT&T Lights Up 3G Network in Vermont

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:12:00 GMT

AT&T* today announced an update on the availability of its third generation (3G) mobile broadband network in Vermont.

AT&T Completes Network Upgrade to Significantly Boost 3G Capacity from Key West to Vero Beach

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:29:00 GMT

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.

AT&T Named "Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World" by Business Traveler Magazine for Third Consecutive Year

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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.