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AT&T EXPANDS MOBILE INTERNET WIRELESS CAPACITY IN

BRANCH, EATON, CALHOUN AND JACKSON COUNTIESAdditional Spectrum Expected to Improve Connectivity and Performance of Mobile Internet Data

and Voice Connectivity

JACKSON, MICH., Nov. 13, 2012 Customers and businesses in Branch, Eaton, Calhoun and

Jackson County in the areas of I-69 and Highway 60 are expected to experience improvedmobile

Internet coverage and voice performance as a result of continued investment and innovation byAT&T.

The company announced today that it has completed a key initiative in its ongoing efforts to enhance

the wireless capacity and performance of itsmobile Internet network throughout Jackson County.

Innovations like expanded mobile broadband access are critical tools that will help Jackson County

compete in the 21st century economy, said State Rep. Earl Poleski (R-Jackson). Stronger signals,

faster connections and increased investments like those AT&T is announcing today are essential for

families and entrepreneurs doing business in mid-Michigan.

The network enhancement adds new layers of frequency, also known as carriers, to 15 cell sites in

Branch, Eaton, Calhoun and Jackson County to more efficiently manage available spectrum and

increase mobile broadband capacity. The expansion helps manage ever-growing demand for mobile

Internet services by allocating more network resources forAT&Ts mobile Internet network.

As the transition continues into the next generation of innovation and communications technology, our

goal is always for our customers to have an extraordinary experience, said Jim Murray, president,

AT&T Michigan. As part of these communities, were always looking for new opportunities to provide
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an enhanced customer experience and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way

were accomplishing that.

AT&Ts mobile Internet networkis based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of

technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the

world. AT&T has the bestinternational coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to

voice service in more than 225 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.

AT&T also operates the nations largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 30,000 hotspots in the U.S. and

provides access to nearly 225,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&Tsmartphonecustomers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi

usage doesnt countagainst customers monthly wireless data plans.

For more information about AT&Ts coverage in Michigan or anywhere in the United States, consumers

can visit theAT&T Coverage Viewer.

For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit theAT&T network newspage.

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** 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.
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About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company andone of the most honored companies in

the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates AT&T operating companies are the providers of AT&T services in theUnited States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nations fastestmobile 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-verseand 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 athttp://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at

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@ATT.

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affiliated companies.

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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

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