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AT&T BRINGS 4G LTE TO FOOTBALL FANS IN FOXBORO WITH STADIUM SYSTEM UPGRADE
Upgrade of Distributed Antenna System is Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network FOXBORO, Mass., Oct. 16 , 2012 AT&T* has upgraded its Distributed Antenna System (DAS) in Foxboro to expand AT&T 4G LTE coverage throughout the football stadium. The upgrade is part of AT&Ts continuing network investment and ongoing 4G LTE rollout, part of New Englands largest 4G network. AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides several benefits for local residents, including faster mobile Internet speeds, improved performance and innovative new 4G LTE-compatible devices. AT&T launched its ultra-fast 4G LTE network in Foxboro in July 2012, and installed its DAS at the stadium in 2011. AT&T is an industry leader in deploying DAS solutions, which consist of multiple strategically-placed antennas that distribute AT&Ts wireless network coverage throughout the stadium, providing for more efficient management of wireless capacity in heavily-trafficked areas. DAS has the ability to provide enhanced, more consistent wireless coverage to customers in indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations terrain, building construction, etc. or crowd density might otherwise prevent the optimal wireless experience.

The DAS upgrade is one part of AT&Ts ongoing efforts to expand 4G LTE coverage and to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nations best, most advanced mobile Internet experience for customers. Our goal is for New England sports fans to have an extraordinary experience while they root for their favorite team in Foxboro. With this upgrade, theyll be able to download, upload, stream and game faster than ever before on our 4G LTE network, said Patricia Jacobs, President, AT&T New England. As part of the Foxboro community, were always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is another way were accomplishing that. AT&Ts 4G Network AT&Ts innovation and investment has resulted in the nations largest 4G network, covering 275 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. Thats coverage in 3,000 more 4G cities and towns than Verizon. AT&T is the only U.S. service provider to deploy two compatible 4G technologies to deliver more speed to more smartphone customers. Our 4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorlds most recent 13-market speed tests. AT&Ts 4G LTE network delivers speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G** as well as multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance. Our networks radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isnt traveling as far. Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage in 2012 and 2013, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where smartphone customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage.

AT&Ts focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nations largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the country. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesnt count against customers monthly wireless data plans. Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. Investment Heroes.

Find More Information Online: Web Site Links: AT&T News AT&T Wireless AT&T 4G Network Related Releases: AT&T Expands Massachusetts 4G LTE Network AT&T Invests $95 Million in Massachusetts Network in First Half of 2012 AT&T 4G LTE Available in Worcester Area AT&T 4G LTE Coming to Springfield in 2012 AT&T Boosts TD Garden Network to Enhance Experience for Sports and Music Fans Related Media Kits: AT&T Network News AT&T Mobile Devices AT&T Mobile Internet Related Materials: Infographic: AT&T 4G Evolution Video: What is LTE? Video: 4G LTE and HSPA+ Coverage Video: 4G Shopping Tips Video: AT&T 4G Network Speeds Infographic: 2011 Network Investment

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. **Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available. Deployment ongoing. Compatible device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.

***Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See www.attwifi.com for details and locations. About AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates AT&T operating companies are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nations fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse and AT&T DIRECTV brands. The companys suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

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