International Entertainment News: AT&T Introduces U-verse in Oklahoma City

AT&T Introduces U-verse in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Has a New Choice in Television

High Definition Programming and Other Compelling Features Make AT&T U-verse TV Cooler Than Cable

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new world of communications and entertainment is now available to residents in the Oklahoma City area. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced the launch of AT&T U-verse(SM) in parts of area communities, including Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore and Norman.

AT&T U-verse uses AT&T's new fiber-rich network to offer cutting-edge television and high speed Internet services. AT&T is the only national provider to offer a 100 percent Internet Protocol (IP)-based television service, making U-verse TV "cooler than cable" and one of the most robust and feature-rich services available today.

AT&T U-verse offers customers a combination of next-generation digital television -- including access to more than 26 High Definition (HD) channels -- and high speed Internet access. The award-winning AT&T U-verse TV includes cutting-edge features that are unmatched in the market, and the new U-verse enabled AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet builds on AT&T's position as the nation's leading provider of broadband DSL.

AT&T will continue to increase U-verse availability throughout the area on an ongoing basis.

"We've been looking forward to the arrival of AT&T U-verse in Oklahoma just as much as consumers who have been eagerly awaiting a new and better choice for their video provider," said Jim McGuire, AT&T vice president and general manager for Oklahoma. "AT&T U-verse TV is here, and it's changing the competitive landscape and changing the way customers view television."

Beginning today, where available, AT&T U-verse TV will offer Oklahomans:

-- A compelling variety of TV packages with more than 320 channels to
choose from, including digital music, local, movie and sports
programming, as well as a premium Spanish-language package. Most
programming packages include up to three HD-capable receivers -- one
with a digital video recorder (DVR) that allows customers to pause,
rewind, replay and record live TV -- at no extra charge. (Customers may
add more receivers for $5 each a month.)
-- More HD programming than the local cable provider. HD technology
produces images more than twice as detailed as standard analog TV and
delivers rich, realistic video and multi-channel, movie-theater-quality
sound. AT&T U-verse TV offers customers access to a lineup of more than
26 HD channels, available in both 720p and 1080i formats, along with HD
DVR capability. Access to HD service is $10 a month with any U-verse TV
package.
-- AT&T Yahoo! Web and Mobile Remote Access to DVR, which allows U-verse
TV and Internet customers to schedule recordings from any Web-connected
PC or compatible AT&T mobile phone (wireless service charges apply)
using their AT&T Yahoo! account. These features are unique to AT&T
among local video providers.
-- The ability to record up to four programs at once using a DVR receiver.
This capability is another exclusive feature unmatched in the
marketplace.
-- 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.
-- A growing Video on Demand (VOD) library with one-touch access to movies
and events.
-- The ability to search for programs using the title or actor's name to
receive real-time, relevant results from upcoming linear or VOD
programs.
-- Easy-to-use parental controls to block live programs, recorded programs
or videos by specific channel or ratings.
-- Specially designed U-verse receivers, manufactured by Motorola, all of
which are HD-capable and include universal remote controls that provide
backlit buttons and one-touch access to VOD and other features.

AT&T plans to add more channels and interactive applications in the future.

Customers can choose from multiple combinations of TV and Internet packages to customize their entertainment experience. In addition to U100, U200, and the popular U300 and U400 packages, AT&T also offers U-family, a market-leading family-friendly programming option. Current AT&T U-verse TV offers start at $44 a month, depending on the selected programming and Internet packages (other monthly charges apply).

Now through Sept. 30, new customers can join AT&T U-verse and receive their choice of TV service for the first full month or one year of The Movie Package when they choose the U200 package or above, or customers who order a qualifying package online can receive both offers. Thereafter, customers will continue to receive regular recurring monthly discounts on their U-verse package when they subscribe to a bundle of TV and Internet services. AT&T is also offering new customers a 30-day money-back guarantee and free professional installation by an AT&T technician.

Three packages of AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet U-verse Enabled are available to AT&T U-verse customers:

-- Elite: Downstream up to 6.0 Mbps, upstream up to 1.0 Mbps.
-- Pro: Downstream up to 3.0 Mbps, upstream up to 1.0 Mbps.
-- Express: Downstream up to 1.5 Mbps, upstream up to 1.0 Mbps.

All high speed Internet packages offered as part of AT&T U-verse include wireless home-networking at no additional charge, giving users the freedom to access online photos, streaming video, games and other information using a wireless-enabled laptop or other device. Subscribers also receive virtually unlimited e-mail storage and powerful anti-virus and anti-spam software.

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 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. AT&T U-verse TV also underscores the company's strategy to deliver integrated services to the three screens that consumers value most: the TV, the PC and the wireless phone.

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

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About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) 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/.

For more information and detailed disclaimer information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

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

Source: AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Andy Morgan of AT&T Inc., +1-405-291-2758,
andrew.morgan.1@att.com

Web site:

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

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