Verizon keeps needling AT&T with three new Christmas ads Nov 10, 2009
The Misfit Toys ad features animated playthings that are impressed with the iPhone, but when a nationwide AT&T wireless coverage map pops up over iPhone's head, showing 3G coverage in blue, the map wilts and the toys moan, "ohhh...." A toy airplane then spins lamely and says, "You're gonna fit right in here," and laughs before crashing as a voice-over narrator says Verizon has five times the 3G coverage of AT&T and will service several different models of wireless devices. The ads appeared just... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
This day in history Oct 26, 2009
In 2004, the FCC gave its approval to Cingular Wireless LLC s $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc. The Red Sox won Game 3 of the World Series in St. Louis, defeating the Cardinals, 4-1. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Apple Lurks as Kindle, Nook Squeeze Out Sony Oct 23, 2009
It includes a 7-inch screen, WiFi and AT&T wireless 3G connections, memory-card slots and support for a wider array of formats than the base Kindles. But the planned price, $399, may just be too high for a device whose screen will be only a bit bigger than the Kindle 2 and Nook, and considerably smaller than the 9. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Rationing iPhone data use? Oct 10, 2009
(10-08) 10:59 PDT -- AT&T Wireless CEO Ralph de la Vega bemoaned the disproportionate wireless bandwidth usage of iPhone users in a speech to wireless industry professionals here today, and hinted at an unpleasant way of dealing with the problem ... ATless CEO Hints at 'Managing' iPhone Data Usage Articles AT&T Wireless CEO Ralph de la Vega bemoaned the disproportionate wireless bandwidth usage of iPhone users in a speech to wireless industry professionals here today, and hinted at an unpleasant... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
AT&T opens wireless network to Internet voice calling Oct 7, 2009
An AT&T Wireless store is pictured in San Francisco, California. US telecom giant said that Apple iPhone owners would be allowed to use Internet voice calling on its wireless network, paving the way for services such as Skype. (Yahoo! Asia News)
FLO TV Opens Car Doors Sep 18, 2009
FLO TV is currently available through AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless on select handsets. The lineup of more than a dozen live channels includes CNBC, Comedy Central, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports and Nickelodeon. (Multichannel News)
AT&T's Troy Wireless Network Gets Presidential Treatment Sep 18, 2009
AT&T wireless network engineers are working tirelessly though the end of this week and the weekend in preparation for this event. These additions build upon AT&T's overall wireless network investment, which has expanded its third-generation (3G) mobile broadband network technology to 2,016 sites throughout New York, including the recently announced launch of 3G in the Hudson Valley. (PR Newswire)
FLO TV Hires MTVN's Kim Sep 4, 2009
The FLO TV service is currently offered by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless on certain mobile handsets. The lineup includes 18 dedicated channels: CBS, CBS College Sports, CBS News, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN, ESPNEWS, ESPN2, FOX, FOX News, FOX Sports, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, NBC 2Go, NBC News, NBC Sports and Nickelodeon. (Multichannel News)
Librarians' delight: Device helps readers borrow e-books Aug 27, 2009
Sony does offer buyers free wireless access to e-books over the AT&T wireless network. Doherty said e-books have been available to PCs and Macs over the wired Internet for most of the decade, although he said they currently tend to be available mostly in libraries in the northeast and west where there are more libraries per capita. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
AT&T U-verse Arrives in the Memphis Metropolitan Area Aug 16, 2009
AT&T U-verse brings together your U-verse TV, U-verse Internet, U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless services - all on one bill - with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control ... Customers benefit from a single, combined voice mailbox for AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless messages; U-verse Central, an online portal to manage your call preferences and settings from any PC; an online voice mailbox; the ability to view your call logs from your PC or your... (PR Newswire)
Brookline Police incident reports: Aug. 4-10 Aug 13, 2009
A Dell laptop computer was reported stolen from AT&T Wireless, 1329 Beacon St., around 3:30 p.m., on Aug. 6. The victim reported seeing a man walk into the shop, put the laptop in his bag, and walk out. (Brookline TAB, MA)
AT&T Execs Rappel Off Building in Manchester Aug 13, 2009
"Before you step off the top of the building, we'll offer you three mobile life lines. You can phone a friend, send a text or send an email. We'll also use AT&T wireless devices to shoot mobile videos of each rappeler as they come down the building so they can share it with friends and family," says Montour. "Part of being a good company is being a good neighbor. We're pleased to be able to help raise awareness for the Scouts in New Hampshire and the good work they do in our communities," added... (PR Newswire)
P&G names Wilderotter director Aug 13, 2009
Prior to that, she held senior executive positions with Microsoft, Wink Communications, AT&T Wireless and McCaw Cellular Communications. (Wilderotter s) knowledge of media, communications and information technology will help us accelerate P&G s growth, said Chairman A.G. Lafley in a news release. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
AT&T U-verse Arrives in Greenville Aug 9, 2009
Customers benefit from a single, combined voice mailbox for AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless messages; U-verse Central, an online portal to manage your call preferences and settings from any PC; an online voice mailbox; the ability to view your call logs from your PC or your recent incoming calls on your TV screen; the ability to initiate a call from your PC or TV using Click to Call; and more ... AT&T U-verse Messaging may not be fully compatible with all AT&T wireless voice mail systems. (PR Newswire)
Saugus Police log Aug. 5 Aug 9, 2009
She reported she hesitated to report the harassment because she was concerned for the safety of her horse, 2:58 p.m. The manager of AT&T Wireless reported the theft of 10 iPod phones, 3:49 p.m. A cell phone caller from Bernie and Phyl s Furniture reported her boyfriend stole her phone and left her stranded in the parking lot, 5:47 p.m. A caller complained of two youths riding off-road vehicles on Pillings Road. Officers spoke to the youths and advised them to put the vehicles away, 6:23 p.m. A... (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Just Add Water Jul 29, 2009
Password issues on the AT&T Wireless side prevented the Internet access from going through, but at least it's possible. Since one of GammaTech's top customers is the U.S. government, the cryptographic smart card reader is a welcome addition. (Fox News)
AT&T wireless customers experiencing problems Jul 22, 2009
The last time AT&T wireless had a widespread service disruption was in November, when Oahu customers lost service for a little more than 7 hours after an electrical power outage in Leeward and Central Oahu ... The last time AT&T wireless had a widespread service disruption was in November, when Oahu customers lost service for a little more than 7 hours after an electrical power outage in Leeward and Central Oahu. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
AT&T Expands TeleNav Track(TM) GPS Services Jul 7, 2009
The service works on the AT&T wireless network running on virtually all AT&T mobile devices, laptop cards and wireless equipped notebooks. The service will be available at the end of July. (PR Newswire)
AT&T Unveils Embedded Netbook and Laptop Offers Targeted at Small Businesses Jul 1, 2009
Small businesses with existing netbooks or laptops can enjoy the same seamless access to the AT&T wireless network with the purchase of an AT&T LaptopConnect card and data plan. Industry research firm IDC recently reported that worldwide shipments of mininotebooks (netbooks) in 2008 were 11. (PR Newswire)
Life Without a Laptop Jul 1, 2009
So I decided to try the phone with the most available software on the market, the Apple iPhone 3G S ($199 for the 16 GB version with a two-year AT&T Wireless contract). Apple claims there are over 50,000 supporting applications for its phone. (Fox News)
AT&T seeks more of small-business market Jun 4, 2009
The Internet package includes 11 e-mail accounts and AT&T wireless Internet connectivity. More information about the service can be found at , or by calling (866) 288-4335. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Oconee County police blotter Jun 3, 2009
Theft: On May 25, an employee at AT&T Wireless on Epps Bridge Parkway reported that a black Samsung telephone had been stolen from a display case. Dispute: On May 25, deputy William Evans was dispatched to a domestic dispute at a Macon Highway home. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Class Action By Ex-AT&T Wireless Customers Allowed May 28, 2009
NEW YORK (AP)-- AT&T Wireless subscribers who felt mistreated when the company was bought by Cingular can go ahead with a class action lawsuit, a federal court has ruled. Cingular is now part of Dallas-based AT&T Inc. after buying AT&T Wireless in 2004 ... Some customers complained that service deteriorated as Cingular started dismantling the AT&T Wireless network, and that they were forced to pay to get new Cingular phones. (W-USA News, DC)
Barclays Capital Plans to Hire 65 Bankers to Expand European M&A Business May 26, 2009
The firm is already gaining market share as it takes advantage of market dislocations, said Parker, who has more than 23 years of experience in M&A and advised on major telecommunications deals, including Cingular Wirelesss $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services in 2004. has so far avoided taking money from the U.K. government by boosting capital through stock and asset sales after $18. (Bloomberg)
T-Mobile WebConnect USB Laptop Stick May 14, 2009
While those speeds match what I've seen for my AT&T Wireless 3G iPhone, they're not as fast as. One neat--and extremely convenient--aspect of the connection software is that, if I kept Connection Manager open, it would resume my previous connection action after a short delay, no intervention needed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
EGS fills leases at Commerce Square May 13, 2009
Those renewing include AT&T Wireless 7,425-square-foot lease, Siemens Shared Services LLC s renewed 16,000-square-foot lease and Toyota Materials Handling s expanded 8,000-square-foot lease. Brad Moffatt, Stuart Brock and Hurston Raley, brokers at EGS Commercial Real Estate Inc., and Richard Widerman, a broker at Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Inc., were involved in the transactions. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Qwest high-speed customers get free WiFi access at Barnes & Noble, McDonalds, Starbucks May 8, 2009
The Denver-based telecom (NYSE: Q) said it partnered with AT&T wireless to give Qwest s residential and small-business broadband customers unlimited use of the wireless Internet hotspots at the three chains shops. Qwest does not have a wireless service of its own. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
RealNetworks Announces First Quarter 2009 Results May 8, 2009
From 1988 to 1995, he served as executive vice president of operations for McCaw Cellular Communications and subsequently AT&T Wireless Services following the merger of those companies. Webcast and Conference Call Information. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NBC Sports to offer mobile Derby feed May 3, 2009
The service is being offered to millions of MobiTV subscribers who are customers of AT&T WIreless, Sprint, Alltel and other MobiTV-enabled carriers in the United States. The coverage will begin at 4 p.m., MobiTV said in a news release. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
MobiTV and NBC Sports Bring the Kentucky Derby Live to Your Mobile Device May 2, 2009
MobiTV and NBC Sports are bringing the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby live to millions of MobiTV subscribers on AT&T Wireless, Sprint, Alltel and other MobiTV-enabled carrier networks in the U.S.. (Mint Juleps and seersucker suits provided separately). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dave Matthews Band Added to AT&T Music's Webcast of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival May 2, 2009
Dave Matthews Band Added to ATc's Webcast of New Orleans Jazz age Festival. Dave Matthews Band Added to ATc's Webcast of New Orleans Jazz age Festival. (PR Newswire)
AT&T Delivers Rich Musical Roots of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to Fans Via Three Screens May 2, 2009
ATvers Rich Musical Roots of New Orleans Jazz age Festival to Fans Via Three Screens. ATvers Rich Musical Roots of New Orleans Jazz age Festival to Fans Via Three Screens. (PR Newswire)
Dave Matthews Band Added to AT&T Music's Webcast of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival May 1, 2009
Dave Matthews Band Added to ATc's Webcast of New Orleans Jazz age Festival - Yahoo. "market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1241184658", "close" : "1241208058", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AT&T Delivers Rich Musical Roots of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to Fans Via Three Screens Apr 30, 2009
ATvers Rich Musical Roots of New Orleans Jazz age Festival to Fans Via Three Screens - Yahoo. "market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1241098247", "close" : "1241121647", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MobiTV Brings President Barack Obama's First 100 Days Address Live to Your Mobile Device Tonight Apr 30, 2009
WHAT: President Obama's national primetime address discussing his first 100 days in office this evening will be carried live to millions of MobiTV subscribers on AT&T Wireless, Sprint, Alltel and other MobiTV-enabled carrier networks in the U.S.. WHEN: Tonight, Wednesday, April 29, beginning at 8 p.m. (5 p.m. PDT). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Class Action Certified Against Mercedes Over Emergency System Apr 28, 2009
They claim that Mercedes made statements or omissions of material facts that it knew or should have known were false or misleading when promoting vehicles equipped with "Tele Aid," an emergency response system that linked subscribers to roadside assistance operators through global positioning and cellular technology through AT&T Wireless Services Inc., for a subscription fee. The system ran on analog signals, not digital, and Mercedes-Benz continued to sell vehicles so equipped from 2002 to 2007... (Law.com)
Top Ratings for Ads Apr 17, 2009
AT&T Wireless Service ... AT&T Wireless Service ... AT&T Wireless Service. (TVweek.com)
Amos Lee brings soulful approach to folk music Apr 3, 2009
Listening to his latest songs, including "Sweet Pea" (featured on an recent AT&T Wireless commercial) and "Listen," Lee's style resembles the slow-moving soul of Tracy Chapman, songwriting of Otis Reading and M. Ward, and surprising falsettos of Norah Jones (who added her vocals to his self-titled debut album). Lee has often said he's "always gone for that folky-R&B sound" in his music. (NJ.com -- Times)
Jarwala to step down at Sony Ericsson Mar 24, 2009
A former AT&T Wireless executive, Jarwala has been head of the North American unit since 2005. The company has been struggling in recent months, unable to find a breakthrough product to drive sales in the midst of the economic downturn. (Triangle Business Journal)
The race to control the netbook market Mar 16, 2009
In Asia and North America, netbooks are still sold primarily by computer retailers, though in the United States, AT&T Wireless in December began selling discounted netbooks from Dell and Acer with data plans. In Britain, a mobile phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse, says it is the largest seller of netbooks, although it does not release sales figures. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
AT&T Wireless Looks To Hook Up Hoops Fans Mar 13, 2009
AT&T Wireless Looks To Hook Up Hoops Fans - 2009-03-12 17:48:32 - Multichannel News ... AT&T Wireless Looks To Hook Up Hoops Fans ... AT&T Wireless, through a deal with CBS Sports, will make all 63 games of the 2009 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament available to customers that subscribe to one of its Mobile TV packages for no extra charge. (Multichannel News)
Setting the iPhone free from AT&T Mar 5, 2009
Setting the iPhone free from AT&T - Wireless- msnbc. Setting the iPhone free from AT&T. (MSNBC -- Technology)
AT&T donor service aids local charities Feb 28, 2009
The $25 donation is a one-time charge billed to the user s AT&T Wireless monthly statement. Users are familiar with dialing 411 and 911. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Pantech Matrix PRO Makes it way to AT&T Feb 24, 2009
The Pantech Matrix PRO, the latest and greatest Windows Mobile Standard offering from AT&T Wireless, picks up where the original Pantech Duo left off. This 23mm thick handset comes equipped with a 2. (Smartphone Thoughts)
Cox Hires Pair Of Wireless Execs Feb 19, 2009
Beri previously headed North American services for Nokia Siemens Networks and spent 10 years in various positions at AT&T Wireless. At Cox, Beri will be responsible for the long-term operational processes the forthcoming wireless product, including the overall direction, management and coordination of the launch and deployment of wireless products and services. (Multichannel News)
Verizon taps Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent for 4G network Feb 19, 2009
Many global operators, including AT&T Wireless, France T. l. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Today in History Feb 17, 2009
Cingular Wireless agreed to pay nearly $41 billion in cash to buy AT&T Wireless Services. Former Mexican president Jose Lopez Portillo died in Mexico City at age 83. (Yahoo News)
