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AT&T Announces New Unlimited Plans
AT&T today announced new unlimited plans across all devices – including its industry-leading lineup of smartphones – to provide more value and choice for customers who want to talk, text and surf on the nation’s fastest 3G network. Related Topics: 3g, AT&T, phone »
AT&T Film Awards App for iPhone Now Available from App Store
AT&T today announced the launch of its Film Awards Interactive App on the App Store. The free app lets users read bios, watch previews and vote for their favorite award-nominated films and stars right on their iPhone or AT&T U-verseSM TV screen. Related Topics: AT&T, free, iPhone, phone, review »
AT&T Sued Over Mobile Internet Sales Tax
More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed this week nationwide against ATT over a 6 percent mobile Internet sales tax that the plaintiffs say is against the law.One such suit has been filed in Connecticut, where sales taxes on telecom services are allowed, but a similar tax for mobile …(121 words) Related Topics: 1G,... »
AT&T Sued Over Mobile Internet Sales Tax
More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed this week nationwide against ATT over a 6 percent mobile Internet sales tax that the plaintiffs say is against the law.One such suit has been filed in Connecticut, where sales taxes on telecom services are allowed, but a similar tax for mobile …(121 words) ... »
AT&T Brings the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games to Your TV, PC and Mobile Screens via Agreement with NBC Universal
From the first ski jump to the last triple Axel, America will have more ways to enjoy NBC Universal’s world-class coverage of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver with all three AT&T screens — the TV, the PC and the mobile phone. Related Topics: AT&T, coverage, Mobile, phone »
8×8 Outage Wasn’t Their Fault
As I wrote yesterday, the outage at 8×8 wasn’t likely their fault so i was quite pleased when their PR person, Joan Citelli, sent me this note today: Andy – I wanted to provide you with an update/explanation of what caused 8×8’s service outage this past Tuesday. In order to provide services to our customers from our... »
Atlanta AT&T Customers Get Boost in Coverage with Second Layer of Capacity
Surfing the Internet, keeping up with social networking apps, streaming video — these are just a few of the things you can do on an AT&T wireless device today. It’s also the reason AT&T has substantially increased capacity on nearly 90 cell sites across the metro Atlanta area. The project involved the addition of... »
iPhone Shaping Up AT&T’s 2010 Plans
Trefis submits: Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone has been exclusively distributed by AT&T (T) since its 2007 launch. Despite the significant subsidy costs borne by AT&T for offering the iPhone, widespread usage of the phone has boosted AT&T’s data revenues and helped it to gain subscribers. For 2010, AT&T’s plans seem to be inspired by this... »
FBI: ISP Tried to Scam $15M Out of AT&T, XO, Others
The FBI has arrested and charged the owner of Core IP Networks, a Dallas-based ISP, with conspiracy to commit fraud.The feds say Matthew Simpson, 25, of Red Oak, Texas, was part of a 19-person ring that planned to scam ATT Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., XO Communications and other carriers out …(255 words) Related Topics: AT&T,... »
FBI: ISP Tried to Scam $15M Out of AT&T, XO, Others
The FBI has arrested and charged the owner of Core IP Networks, a Dallas-based ISP, with conspiracy to commit fraud.The feds say Matthew Simpson, 25, of Red Oak, Texas, was part of a 19-person ring that planned to scam ATT Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., XO Communications and other carriers out …(255 words) ... »
The Switch Inks Deal with AT&T to Expand Delivery of Live and On-Demand High Definition Programming
AT&T today announced a multi-year contract with The Switch™ to deliver broadcast video with live and on-demand high definition programming across more than 20 states. Owned and operated by Beers Enterprises, Inc. (BEI), The Switch provides video images and sound to the broadcast industry, including television networks, local broadcast stations, and producers and distributors... »
Verizon and AT&T: World War 3G
Compete submits: Verizon Wireless (VZ) brought out the big guns this holiday season. In October, Verizon Wireless began to run its series of “there’s a map for that” television ads claiming it has 5 times more 3G coverage than AT&T (T). But that wasn’t the end of it. With the Motorola... »
AT&T’s iPhone Won’t Connect at CES
Consumer Electronics Show (CES)—ATT Inc.(T) can’t catch a break. The Washington Post reported numerous iPhone connectivity problems at this week’s event in Las Vegas, citing “many faces and expressions of frustration.”One B2B writer said she spent 15 minutes trying to refresh her e-mail on her iPhone Friday afternoon. “This is …(172 words) ... »
AT&T’s iPhone Won’t Connect at CES
Consumer Electronics Show (CES)—ATT Inc.(T) can’t catch a break. The Washington Post reported numerous iPhone connectivity problems at this week’s event in Las Vegas, citing “many faces and expressions of frustration.”One B2B writer said she spent 15 minutes trying to refresh her e-mail on her iPhone Friday afternoon. “This is …(172 words) Related Topics: AT&T,... »
College Football Fans Select University of Texas Quarterback Colt McCoy as the AT&T All-America Player of the Year
College football fans made their voices heard and selected the best college football player in the country. AT&T announced today that University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is the AT&T All-America Player of the Year, the only major college football award chosen exclusively by fans. Receiving more than 137,000 text votes, McCoy is the... »
Apple and Verizon: Are Two Star-Crossed Lovers Ready to Consummate?
TechCrunch submits: By MG Siegler Apple (AAPL) and Verizon (VZ). Two star-crossed lovers. A few years ago, when Apple originally set out with the idea of giving the iPhone to one carrier exclusively in the U.S., they first went to Verizon. But the network balked at some of Apple’s demands, which at the time of complete... »
Analyst Firm Positions AT&T in the Visionaries Quadrant for Oracle Outsourcing in North America
AT&T today announced it has been positioned as a “Visionary” in the recently published “Magic Quadrant for Oracle Outsourcing, North America” report by Gartner, Inc. Related Topics: AT&T, gartner, North America »
AT&T Named “Best Wireless Service in the World” by Global Traveler
AT&T announced today that it has been recognized as having the “Best Wireless Service in the World” by the readers of Global Traveler magazine. The annual survey, now in its sixth year, gives Global Traveler readers the chance to voice their opinions on “the best” in many categories of business and luxury travel. Related Topics:... »
Microsoft, AT&T Tackle TV Everywhere
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) — Microsoft Corp. is wading into the anywhere, any time television fray with Mediaroom 2.0, which will make use of the cloud to provide a way for users to pull down content to various devices in the home, including a PC, TV, mobile phone or Xbox …(268 words) Related Topics: AT&T,... »
Truphone Comes to Android – But no VoIP over 3G
Truphone fans will be happy to hear that the popular VoIP application now works on Android mobile handsets, though support for the new Google Nexus One is coming soon. Truphone’s new Android application enables free calls to other Truphone, Skype and Google Talk users – though only over Wi-Fi and not 3G. I don’t... »
AT&T Launches Wi-Fi Service at Tulsa Airport
Travelers who will be making their way through the Tulsa International Airport will now have the added convenience of having access to AT&T’s wireless Internet service at their fingertips. AT&T— an industry leader in Wi-Fi with the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network — and the Tulsa International Airport today announced that AT&T Wi-Fi is available... »
Google Nexus One Review
The Nexus One. In the modern climate of hyped (and over-hyped) smartphone launches, Google’s official entry into the phone-sales game has excelled in a department where many find difficulty: generating legitimate excitement. Of course, long before the name Nexus One or the recent bounty of pictures and details existed, the very concept of a... »
What Palm Needs to Do to Bounce Back
The last few weeks have been dominated by speculation over two things: the Google Phone and the Apple tablet. One is now a reality. The other is still a myth. And beyond this twin-headed meme, attention has been paid to little else. Forgotten is the fact that BlackBerry is still outselling its rivals and... »
AT&T, T-Mobile Tout 7.2mbps HSPA Progress
Both T-Mobile USA and ATT Inc. are getting closer to delivering 7.2mbps HSPA on their 3G networks. ATT said it has finished its software upgrade for the 850MHz band, having expedited the rollout in the face of increased data traffic and the need for network efficiency. Sufficient backhaul to support …(252 words) Related Topics: 3g,... »
AT&T Slashing Hundreds More Landline Jobs
ATT’s plan to cut 160 more landline-tech jobs isn’t sitting well with consumer advocates in Connecticut.A spokesman for the Communications Workers of America reported Tuesday that the installation and repair jobs will be phased out by mid-February. ATT wouldn’t confirm the total number to the Waterbury Republican-American. The CWA says …(145 words) Related Topics: AT&T,... »
AT&T Announces Android Plans
ATT today announced plans to launch five new devices from Dell, HTC and Motorola based on the Android platform. The company also announced a major initiative to expand the universe of mobile applications beyond smartphones to more mobile phones – and spur future app development for emerging consumer electronics devices, …(326 words) Related Topics: 4G,... »
AT&T Announces Android Plans
ATT today announced plans to launch five new devices from Dell, HTC and Motorola based on the Android platform. The company also announced a major initiative to expand the universe of mobile applications beyond smartphones to more mobile phones – and spur future app development for emerging consumer electronics devices, …(326 words) ... »
Pandigital Debuts Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame Powered by AT&T
Pandigital today debuts the Pandigital Photo Mail LED Digital Photo Frame – a next-generation, wirelessly connected digital photo frame that conveniently accepts photos emailed from family and friends. The frame will connect through AT&T’s wireless network and is expected to be available early this year. Related Topics: AT&T, wireless »
AT&T Launches Emerging Devices Web Site to Connect Device Manufacturers with Industry Leading Network Solutions
AT&T, which offers the nation’s fastest 3G network and unsurpassed choice in devices, applications and operating systems, announced today the launch of an emerging devices web site designed to help manufacturers quickly establish a working relationship with the carrier and to navigate easily their device, network and go-to-market needs. Related Topics: 3g, application, AT&T, carrier,... »
AT&T Launches Major Initiative to Bring ‘Apps to All’
AT&T today announced plans to launch five new devices from Dell, HTC and Motorola based on the Android platform. The company also announced a major initiative to expand the universe of mobile applications beyond smartphones to more mobile phones – and spur future app development for emerging consumer electronics devices, its U-verse TV platform,... »