Latest News From AT&T

AT&T Sings Fans' Praises with One-of-a-Kind Tributes
To celebrate the milestone of reaching over two million Facebook fans, AT&T* is taking two whole days to say “thank you” in the form of customized songs made about their fans.

GameDesk, AT&T Join Forces to Create Living Learning Laboratory and Online Portal, Making Digital Learning Available to All
It’s time for a revolutionary change in the way we engage kids in learning. We have the ability to ignite excitement and improve student outcomes by tapping into the power of technology.

4G LTE Mobile Broadband Speeds Expand to New Orleans
AT&T has turned on its 4G LTE network in the greater New Orleans region, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology.

4G LTE Mobile Broadband Speeds Expand to Baton Rouge
AT&T has turned on its 4G LTE network in Baton Rouge, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology.

AT&T 4G LTE Available in Naples
AT&T has turned on its 4G LTE network in Naples, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology.

AT&T Launches 2012-2013 Operation Hand Salute
AT&T* announced today the launch of the 2012-2013 Operation Hand Salute (OHS), its groundbreaking supplier diversity program designed to mentor and develop Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs). The year-long program invites SDVOBE business CEOs to go back to school and learn from the best to improve their businesses and enhance their ability to win valuable corporate contracts.

ACC Business Honors Agents at Annual Club Unlimited Awards Luncheon
ACC Business announced today the Agents that received Special Recognition in a variety of categories. The winners were honored at ACC Business’s eighth annual Club Unlimited Awards Luncheon, March 28, held at the 2012 Channel Partners Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.


AT&T Government Solutions Selected as Prime Vendor for U.S. Department of Homeland Security TacCom Contract
AT&T Government Solutions has been selected as a prime vendor under the Tactical Communications Equipment and Services (TacCom) contract.

43% of Teens Say they Text & Drive; 77% Say Adults Warn Against Risks; but Text & Drive 'All the Time'
A new survey commissioned by AT&T as part of the “It Can Wait” campaign indicates that while 97 percent of teens know texting while driving is dangerous, 43 percent of them admit to sending a text while driving – and 75 percent say the practice is common among their friends.

AT&T to Webcast Presentation by Ralph de la Vega at JP Morgan Conference on May 17
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will webcast a presentation by Ralph de la Vega, President and CEO, AT&T Mobility, at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Conference in Boston on Thursday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Wireless Week Honors AT&T for Wi-Fi Leadership and Growth as Customer Connections Triple Year-Over-Year
With the AT&T Wi-Fi network continuing to scale and consumers making record a record number of Wi-Fi connections, Wireless Week honored AT&T with an industry leadership award for its Wi-Fi strategy, innovation and growth at their 15th Annual Leadership Awards ceremony Tuesday, May 8 at CTIA in New Orleans.


VeriFone GlobalBay Solutions(TM) from AT&T Can Help Checkout Speed and Customer Experience
No one likes waiting in line. When shoppers find the right tee shirt, greeting card or video game, they want to pay for it right then and there – and that’s what VeriFone GlobalBay Solutions™ from AT&T allows them to do.

AT&T Completes Sale of Advertising Solutions and Interactive Business Units to Cerberus
AT&T announced today that it has completed its sale of AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.

AT&T to Launch Samsung Focus 2; Offers Cutting-edge Capabilities at an Attractive Price
The Samsung Focus^® 2, an affordable Windows^® Phone on AT&T’s 4G LTE network, will be available from AT&T beginning May 20 in pure white for $49.99 with a two-year service agreement.

AT&T Plans Nationwide Launch of Wireless-centric Home Security and Automation Services
Checking on the welfare of loved ones, protecting your home from intruders, fire or water damage,  unlocking a door for the repairman or changing the temperature setting on the thermostat – and doing it from wherever you happen to be, here or abroad  – can be as easy as if you were right at home.

Developers Creating the Next Great Social App at AT&T/Facebook Hackathon
For developers looking to build the next big thing in social apps, what better place to start than the social event of the tech season? AT&T and Facebook on May 4-5 will host a special hackathon for HTML5 mobile app developers with a focus on social networking. The event will be held in the heart of Silicon Valley at the AT&T Foundry^® innovation center.

Local American Idol Haley Reinhart to Participate in Opening Celebration of the AT&T Retail Innovation Center
AT&T is celebrating the opening of its Retail Innovation Center with guest appearances by local AMERICAN IDOL Finalists. Haley Reinhart (Season 10) of Wheeling will be at the AT&T Innovation Center from 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 3.

Staten Island's FDR Boardwalk Turns On Free AT&T Wi-Fi
Staten Island’s FDR Boardwalk is the 21st New York City park location to turn on free AT&T Wi-Fi service. The company announced a partnership with the Bloomberg Administration last June to offer the service in parks across the five boroughs.

AT&T Survey: Businesses in Canada's Commercial Capital Place High Priority on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
As one of Canada’s primary commercial centres, Toronto requires increasingly complex network infrastructure for its major industries, which include finance, telecommunications, education, and medical research.

AT&T Expands Mobile Marketing Portfolio to Address Growing Demand from Small Businesses
In order to meet the growing customer demand for integrated marketing solutions, AT&T is extending Mobile Barcode Services to its small business customers. According to the recent AT&T Mobile Marketing Survey, three out of five small businesses are planning to increase their investments in mobile marketing in 2012.

AT&T Survey: Businesses in Canada's Commercial Capital Place High Priority on Disaster Preparedness and Recovery
As one of Canada’s primary commercial centres, Toronto requires increasingly complex network infrastructure for its major industries, which include finance, telecommunications, education, and medical research.

Remote Patient Monitoring Service Connects Patients and Caregivers, Helps to Prevent Hospital Stays
Chronic conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure and diabetes account for nearly 80 percent of physician visits, over 80 percent of hospital inpatient stays, over 90 percent of prescriptions, and over 95 percent of home healthcare visits.

AT&T Expands its Sponsorship of 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team with USOC-hosted 2012 Warrior Games
AT&T announces its sponsorship of the 2012 Warrior Games and activities and services it will provide during the week-long competition.

AT&T GIVES FRANKE ARTEMIS GROUP MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY FOR INTERNATIONAL GROWTH
Franke Artemis Group (Franke), a Swiss-based provider of kitchen systems, is renewing its agreement for a wide area network (WAN) from AT&T*, as well as adding web security services to improve efficiencies across the organization as it centralizes its IT infrastructure.

AT&T Enhances Local Wireless Network for Wells Fargo Championship
As thousands of people converge on Charlotte for the Wells Fargo Championship, AT&T is boosting network capacity to help its customers have a great wireless experience.