AT&T DSL High Speed Internet News AT&T Announces Expanded Availability of High Speed Internet Access Services in Catarina
Expanded Broadband Access Fulfills a Commitment to Making High Speed Internet Available to More Texas Consumers and Businesses: Company Credits Landmark Texas Legislation for Enabling Technology Investment.
December 10, 2006 — Catarina, Texas, — As part of an ongoing commitment to delivering the benefits of broadband Internet service to as many customers as possible, AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced expanded availability of AT&T!® High Speed Internet to residents and businesses in Catarina. The announcement is part of an unprecedented $800 million investment to bring the latest high speed communications to more Texans following passage of Senate Bill (SB) 5 by the Texas Legislature last year.
Local residents credited state Rep. Tracy King for helping create pro-consumer public policy that encouraged technology investment.
“Legislators were looking for ways to keep small towns on the map,” said King. “I can’t say that broadband service alone can save a town. But I can say that it removes a huge obstacle. Your odds of a more prosperous future just got a lot better.”
“Legislators like Rep. King deserve all the credit for crafting meaningful communication reforms like Senate Bill 5,” said Lupita Zepeda, AT&T Area Manager for External Affairs. “These efforts mean unprecedented levels of investment and new technology for Catarina and for all Texans.”
Industry-Leading Features
AT&T! High Speed Internet delivers a unique high speed online experience, including differentiated entertainment-related video content; virtually unlimited e-mail storage; an award-winning parental-controls offering; industry-leading safety and security features built into an online protection suite; multiple e-mail addresses; and a core offering of customer-driven features, such as online marketing tools, to further customize the online experience. Offering speeds far faster than dial-up service, AT&T! High Speed Internet also provides 2 gigabytes of e-mail storage for the main user account and for each of 10 subaccounts for family or employees, personalized Internet browser with premium broadband content, customized instant messaging, commercial-free Internet radio and much more.
In addition, the AT&T! Online Protection suite of software features a comprehensive safety and security package with valuable tools, including spam filters and anti-virus protection, anti-spyware, pop-up ad-blocking and one of the industry’s most extensive parental control offerings, which is recognized by The National Parenting Center with its Seal of Approval. AT&T! Online Protection provides subscribers with a complete security solution that is simple to install, configure and keep up to date.
Compelling Prices and High Speeds
Residential customers can choose from four AT&T! High Speed Internet speed tiers, each with a flat everyday low rate that doesn’t require a 12-month commitment. Customers can also enjoy the same great price whether they are ordering DSL by phone, online (at www.att.com) or when shopping with participating retailers.
AT&T! High Speed Internet features the following speeds and rates for residential customers:
- Basic (up to 768 Kbps downstream; up to 384 Kbps upstream) is available for $14.99 a month (available for new customers only).
- Express (up to 1.5 Mbps downstream; up to 384 Kbps upstream) is available for $19.99 a month.
- Pro (up to 3.0 Mbps downstream; up to 512 Kbps upstream) is available for $24.99 a month.
- Elite (up to 6.0 Mbps downstream; up to 768 Kbps upstream) is available for $34.99 a month.
Customers looking to save even more money can select a 12-month service plan and will be rewarded with a month of free service. (Bill credit applies after three months of paid service. Taxes are excluded.)
For consumers who choose to shop online at www.att.com, gift cards of $25 for orders of Express service and $75 for orders of Pro and Elite service are available — further increasing savings.
The offer for AT&T! High Speed Internet Express, Pro and Elite includes a $49.99 mail-in rebate toward a $79.99 AT&T Wireless Gateway or a $49.99 high speed Internet modem. AT&T! High Speed Internet service is available in the company’s 13-state incumbent local exchange areas, where high speed Internet access service is available: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, California, Nevada and Connecticut.
Residential and small business high speed Internet customers can also enjoy their service on the go with a subscription to AT&T’s Wi-Fi service, which provides a wireless broadband experience at more than 11,000 locations nationwide, including airports, hotels, convention centers, coffee shops, restaurants and business centers.
With 8.2 million high speed Internet lines — which includes DSL, AT&T U-verse and satellite services — AT&T is the largest broadband provider among U.S. telecommunications providers.
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About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is one of the world’s largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with 58.7 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.att.com.
SOURCE: AT&T
