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AT&T INVESTS MORE THAN $1.5 BILLION IN MICHIGAN FROM 2009 THROUGH 2011 TO IMPROVE LOCAL NETWORKS
Company Builds New Cell Sites, Boosts Capacity and Adds Fiber Optics to Enhance Networks MICHIGAN, FEB. 14, 2012 AT&T* invested more than $1.5 billion in its Michigan wireless and wireline networks from 2009 through 2011 with a focus on improving the companys mobile broadband coverage and overall performance of its networks. During 2011, AT&T made nearly 1,900 wireless network upgrades in four key categories in Michigan. These enhancements include:

Activating more than 30 new cell sites or towers to improve network coverage. Deploying faster fiber-optic connections to nearly 700 cell sites. Combined with HSPA+ technology, these deployments enable 4G speeds**. Adding capacity or an extra layer of frequency to cell sites like adding lanes to a highway with the addition of nearly 775 of these layers, or carriers. Upgrading more than 400 cell sites to provide fast mobile broadband speeds.

Our goal is to deliver a network experience that mobilizes everything for customers, said Brian Ducharme, vice president and general manager, AT&T Michigan and Indiana. The ongoing investment were making in Michigan is designed to increase coverage and reliability, and to provide advanced services to our customers. CNN Money recently recognized AT&T for enhancing its wireless network. Last year, AT&T completed 150,000 network enhancements across the country, more than triple the year before, giving customers more capacity and faster speeds, as well as improving 3G dropped-call performance by 25 percent. "As Michigan continues its resurgence, it's encouraging to see companies like AT&T continuing massive investment in the infrastructure to empower our citizens and job providers. AT&T is betting on Michigan to win, as should we all," said Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, R-Marshall.

AT&T plans to support the build or upgrade of thousands of cell sites nationwide to increase network speed, coverage and reliability for both mobile voice and broadband services. In addition, AT&T plans to install additional radio carriers at thousands of cell sites nationally, enabling new layers of spectrum capacity to carry larger volumes of mobile broadband traffic. Additional capacity helps support rising mobile data traffic volumes, which continue to increase at a rapid pace. The 21st century economy operates at the speed of light and competing means having access to the fastest speeds and a world class wireless infrastructure, said Michigan Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville (Monroe). AT&Ts commitment to Michigan and the remarkable investment theyve made in communities across the state are helping reignite our local economy. We are reinventing Michigan and we couldnt do it without fantastic partners like AT&T. AT&T operates the nations largest Wi-Fi network*** with nearly 30,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. 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. Our goal is to provide an enhanced customer experience and our investment in Michigans wireless and wireline network is just one way were accomplishing that, said Jim Murray, president, AT&T Michigan. Smartphones, tablets and laptops are continuing to drive unprecedented demand for wireless access everywhere. Were investing in a combination of technologies to meet these needs and ensure an advanced broadband experience for all our customers. For more information about AT&Ts coverage in Michigan or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure coverage quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

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AT&T Coverage Viewer *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. **4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. 4G device required. Learn more at att.com/network. *** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. 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. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. 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&Ts 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.