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AT&T, Cell Phones for Soldiers Surpass First-Year Goal
Raising Over $2 Million to Support U.S. Troops with Free Phone Cards
San Antonio, Texas, July 2, 2008 -- Recycle wireless phones and help connect U.S. military families with free phone cards. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and military charity Cell Phones for Soldiers (CPFS) have been connecting those dots since July 2007 — by recycling cell phones in more than 2,000 AT&T stores across 1,100 U.S. cities. And, as Independence Day approaches, the company and the charity are celebrating that CPFS has now raised more than $2 million — including recycling proceeds and financial and in-kind donations — since the two joined forces.
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AT&T Announces iPhone 3G Pricing, Tips to Be "iReady"
Online Resources Available to Help Customers Prepare for Purchase with a Variety of Attractive Plans Combine Voice and Unlimited Data
Dallas, Texas, July 1, 2008 -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced iPhone 3G pricing for new and existing AT&T customers, several attractive voice and data plans, and tips on how to be "iReady" when iPhone 3G goes on sale at AT&T retail stores at 8 a.m. local time on Friday, July 11.
"We can't wait to offer iPhone 3G to our customers, and we want to make sure the buying process is as easy as possible," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO of AT&T's wireless unit. "Considering all the great new features of iPhone 3G, we think our pricing and monthly plans present a tremendous value for consumers and businesses alike." » read more »
Florida AG McCollum Retrieves Millions For Florida AT&T Wireless Customers Billed for "Free" Ringtones
National model for advertising integrity obtained through CyberFraud Task Force settlement
February 29, 2008 -- TALLAHASSEE, FL – In a significant step toward protecting consumers throughout the nation from unauthorized charges on cell phone bills, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that AT&T Mobility will be the first wireless company in the nation to police representations made in internet advertising for cell phone content to ensure fair and full disclosure. » read more »
Speaker Pelosi Statement on Investment in California Communities by ZeroDivide and AT&T
January 25, 2008 -- San Francisco – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today as ZeroDivide announced $1 million investment for technology programs in underserved California communities matched by a $1 million investment from AT&T: » read more »
AT&T Awarded Global IT, Network-Management Contract from Sun Microsystems
AT&T Also Wins Contract With Sun to Provide Virtual Private Network Solution to Facilities Worldwide
San Antonio, Texas, September 18, 2007 -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that Sun Microsystems has awarded a worldwide contract to AT&T, which will be a key global information technology (IT) and prime network management and maintenance provider. Sun also selected AT&T as a provider for a Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution that will integrate Sun locations throughout the world. » read more »
AT&T Opens New Operations Facility in Slovakia
New Office in Bratislava Reflects Increased AT&T Presence in Eastern Europe to Support Global Requirements by Enterprise Customers
San Antonio, Texas and Bratislava, Slovakia, September 18, 2007 — AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced the opening of a new service centre in Bratislava to support AT&T's multinational client base. The new facility further underscores AT&T's continued investment in its global business, which has seen a planned capital investment of US$750 million for 2007. » read more »
AT&T Expands Services to American Electric Power with $24.5 Million Network Services Contract
AT&T's Integrated Solutions Increase Cost-Effectiveness and Ease of Use for Leading Electric Provider
» read more »AT&T U-verse Named 'Best Business Strategy' by Industry Analyst Firm
Award Recognizes Nation's Leading Provider of IP-Based Television Service
San Antonio, Texas, August 30, 2007 -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that AT&T U-verse has been named "Best Business Strategy" by Stratecast, a subsidiary of Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company. AT&T U-verseSM TV is the nation's largest deployment of IP-based television (IPTV) service and is currently offered to millions of households across nine states. » read more »
AT&T Kicks Off All-America Player of the Week Award
Program Allows Fans to Text in Their Vote for the Top College Football Player in the Nation Each Week
San Antonio, Texas, August 28, 2007 -- AT&T (NYSE:T) has announced that, for the fourth consecutive year, college football fans have the chance to vote for the AT&T All-America Player of the Week, a national honor determined solely by fans. » read more »
AT&T U-verse TV Scores College Football Programming Touchdown with Big Ten Network
College Football Fans Can Enjoy Access to Big Ten Network Starting Aug. 30 With U-verse TV
San Antonio, Texas, August 27, 2007 -- When it comes to catching the excitement of Big Ten football, AT&T U-verseSM TV customers won't be left on the sidelines. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced the availability of the Big Ten Network across all U-verse markets in the most popular U-verse TV programming packages. » read more »
Jorge Vega from Brockton, Mass., Wins Platinum Studios' Comic Book Challenge Presented by AT&T
- Millions of Votes Were Received Online at AT&T's blue room to Select Gunplay
- Win Opens Door to Comic Book Industry and Secures a Publishing and Multimedia Development Deal
» read more »Ohio Attorney General's Office Selects AT&T Network Services for New Youngstown Office
AT&T Will Connect Offices Throughout State Increasing Criminal Investigation Process Efficiency
Youngstown, Ohio, August 23, 2007 -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced that the Ohio attorney general's office has selected AT&T to provide advanced network services. For the next five years, AT&T will connect the new Youngstown office to other offices of the attorney general throughout Ohio with AT&T's Optical Ethernet Metropolitan Area Network (OPT-E-MAN). » read more »
AT&T's Global Enterprise Business Positioned by Analyst Firm in Leaders Quadrant for Global Network Service Providers
San Antonio, Texas, August 23, 2007, London — AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced today that leading industry analyst firm Gartner Inc. has positioned AT&T in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2007 "Magic Quadrant for Global Network Service Providers, 2007."1 » read more »
Sports Fans to Deliver Personalized Messages through AT&T Mascot Mail
AT&T blue room to Feature Interactive E-Card Messaging for Sports Fans
San Antonio, Texas, August 22, 2007 -- Forget the team jerseys, bumper stickers and bobble-head dolls. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced a way for sports fans to champion their team spirit via their computers. AT&T Mascot Mail allows fans to create and send personalized, animated messages to friends. The messages use visual and audio features specific to a fan's favorite team mascot. » read more »
Burns & McDonnell Selects AT&T Network Services
Kansas City, Missouri, August 22, 2007 -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced a three-year networking services contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Inc., a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. The agreement, which renews and expands a long-standing relationship between the two companies, calls for AT&T to serve as the primary network and data services provider to Burns & McDonnell. » read more »