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Benefits of the AT&T 3G Network
AT&T's 3G network provides the simultaneous delivery of voiceand data -- a capability not offered by all wireless providers.With a compatible 3G device, consumers connect to razor-sharp clipsthrough CV, an on-demand streaming video service, and can quicklydownload games, pictures and the latest music, entertainment, newsand weather through MEdia(TM) Net, the company's mobile Internetportal. The 3G network also enables consumers and businesses totake advantage of ground-breaking new services such as the AppStore on the iPhone 3G which lets users browse applications fromgames to business, education to entertainment, and productivity tosocial networks. AT&T Video is another example of anindustry-leading 3G application that allows users to share livevideo over wireless phones while carrying on a voice call. Roadwarriors can use their device as a wireless modem for their laptopand dial into a conference call at the same time.

AT&T's LaptopConnect helps mobile business users be moreproductive with quick access to large files or corporateapplications. All that's required is a LaptopConnect card or alaptop with embedded 3G service, software and an AT&T dataplan.

AT&T uses HSPA/UMTS (High Speed Packet Access/Universal MobileTelephone System) technology, which is based on the world standardGSM (Global Systems for Mobile Communications). The technologyenables customers to simultaneously use voice and data features --something not available with all carriers. According to data fromleading third party researchers who specialize in testing mobilenetworks, AT&T has the nation's fastest 3G network providingthe fastest downlink and uplink data speeds.

The 3G network is available in more than 305 metropolitan areasincluding New Jersey and metropolitan New York and is expected toreach nearly 350 by year end. AT&T offers 3G data roaming inmore than 60 countries and voice calling in more than 200.Customers can also use their wireless services aboard 120 cruiseships worldwide.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Itssubsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are theproviders of AT&T services in the United States and around theworld. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-basedbusiness communications services and the nation's leading wireless,high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets,AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertisingsales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COMorganizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators insuch fields as communications equipment. As part of itsthree-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TVentertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 onFortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Companylist and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Companylist. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the productsand services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates isavailable at http://www.att.com/ .

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Information set forth in this news release contains financialestimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject torisks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially.A discussion of factors that may affect future results is containedin AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statementscontained in this news release based on new information orotherwise.

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