AT&T Launches Mobile Remote Access for AT&T U-verse TV

AT&T Launches Mobile Remote Access for AT&T U-verse TV

U-verse Customers Can Now Program Their DVR With Wireless Phones From AT&T

SAN ANTONIO, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that AT&T U-verse(SM) customers can now schedule and manage their U-verse TV recordings from AT&T wireless phones and devices. The feature brings the functionality and convenience of the U-verse TV digital video recorder (DVR) to the three screens central to many consumers' lives: the wireless device, the TV, and the PC.

AT&T U-verse TV and Internet customers can use any compatible AT&T wireless phone or handset to search U-verse TV program listings, schedule program or series recordings, and manage or delete stored DVR content. The option to wirelessly access the U-verse DVR system adds to a previously available feature that gave U-verse TV and Internet customers Web remote access to their DVR on a PC using the AT&T Yahoo!(R) broadband portal.

"Any television viewer can relate to the frustration of forgetting to program his or her DVR. Now, whether they're at the airport or stuck in traffic, AT&T U-verse customers can rest assured they won't miss their favorite shows," said Rick Welday, chief marketing officer-AT&T Consumer. "This is one more way that AT&T is putting customers in control of their entertainment experience, and it's another compelling feature from AT&T U-verse that goes beyond cable offerings."

Mobile Remote Access to the DVR is available at no extra charge for AT&T U-verse customers that subscribe to both U-verse TV and Internet service. (Wireless service and data usage must be purchased separately.)

AT&T customers can use the mobile remote interface to interact with their in-home U-verse receiver through any Wireless Application Protocol 2.0- compliant cell phone or other hand-held device. AT&T plans to make the feature available to customers of other wireless providers in the near future.

AT&T U-verse TV provides customers with several benefits that are unmatched by cable providers today, including:

-- More High Definition (HD) programming than the local cable providers in
our current markets. AT&T U-verse offers customers access to a lineup
of more than 25 HD channels. New qualified customers also can receive
one year of free access to HD service ($10 a month thereafter).
-- HD-capable DVR, which allows customers to pause, rewind, replay and
record live TV, at no extra charge with most programming packages.
-- The ability to record up to four programs at once, another exclusive
feature unmatched in the marketplace.
-- Web Remote Access to DVR, which allows U-verse TV and Internet
customers to schedule recordings using their AT&T Yahoo!(R) account.
This feature is unique to AT&T among video providers.
-- Built-in picture-in-picture functionality that allows subscribers to
"channel surf" on any television without leaving the program they're
watching.
-- Fast channel-changing, reducing the delay experienced with other
digital video services.
-- Advanced search capabilities so customers can search for programs using
title or actor's name.
-- And now, Mobile Remote Access to DVR.

The deployment of next-generation video services reflects AT&T's strategy to become customers' preferred communications and entertainment provider and to deliver a video solution through its traditional footprint that provides greater value, flexibility and simplicity than competitors' offerings. AT&T U-verse TV represents a critical new service in the company's video portfolio, which includes AT&T Homezone(SM) service and satellite broadcast offerings.

Customers seeking additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out whether it's available in their area -- can visit http://www.uverse.att.com/ .

This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss .

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. 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/ .

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Prices and programming subject to change. Services provided by your local AT&T telephone company and are available in limited areas. Residential customers only. AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet U-verse Enabled may not be purchased separately; purchase of AT&T U-verse TV required. Taxes, installation, city video cost recovery fees, and additional fees extra. Equipment rental fees are included as part of your monthly recurring charges. Separate purchase of adapter may be required for wireless networking. Acceptance of Terms of Service required. AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet speed references based on synch rates and maximum speed achieved depends on customer location, line condition, and concurrent use of other U-verse services. Credit and other restrictions apply. HD 12 Months Free Offer: Subscription to an AT&T U-verse standard definition programming package required. HD channel availability varies based on package/additional channels ordered. After promotional period, then-current HD Technology Fee applies. New orders only. Offer Expires 6/30/07.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: rolf.gatlin@fleishman.com

Source: AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Wes Warnock of AT&T Inc., +1-210-351-2858, or
wes.warnock@att.com

Web site:

http://www.uverse.att.com/
http://www.att.com/

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