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Jermaine SpightSenior Public Relations Manager

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AT&T EXPANDS 4G LTE COVERAGE TO MORE

WESTLAND CUSTOMERS

Additional Cell Site Upgraded to 4G LTE as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment

in Local Wireless Network

DETROIT, MICH., March 27, 2013 As part of its continuing network investment and ongoing4G LTE

rollout,AT&T* has upgraded an additional mobile Internet cell site in Westland to expand AT&T 4G LTE

coverage for area residents and businesses located near South Wayne Road and Avondale Avenue.

Next-generation communications technology and partners like AT&T are helping entrepreneurs right

here at home to compete across the state and across the globe, said State Representative Robert

Kosowski (D - Westland). These kinds of innovations are a critical tool and the fact that they are

happening in Westland and Wayne sends an important signal that Michigan is on the comeback trail.

AT&T 4G LTEis the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides several benefits for

local residents, including fastermobile Internetspeeds up to 10 times faster than 3G, improved

performance and innovative new 4G LTE-compatible devices.

AT&T launched its ultra-fast4G LTE networkin Metro Detroit in September of 2012. The new cell site

is one part of AT&Ts ongoing efforts to expand 4G LTE coverage and to drive investment and

innovation to deliver the nations best, most advanced mobile Internet experience for customers.

Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience, and theyll be able to download,

upload, stream and game faster than ever before on our 4G LTE network, said Jim Murray, president

of AT&T Michigan. As part of the Westland community, were always looking for new opportunities to

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provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is anotherway were

accomplishing that.

AT&Ts 4G Network

AT&Ts innovation and investment has resulted in the nations largest 4G network, covering 288 million

people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. Our 4G LTE network delivered

faster average download speeds than any of our competitors inPCWorlds most recent 13-market

speed tests.

AT&Ts 4G LTE network delivers speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G** , as well as multipleinnovations that optimize the network for performance. Our networks radio components are placed

close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power

loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE

network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which

helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isnt traveling as far.

Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G

LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where smartphone customers fall back toslower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage.

AT&Ts focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace

additional connection technologies. AT&T operatesthe nations largest Wi-Fi network*** including more

than 31,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the

country. 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.

AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas

to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other

areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.

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Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring

spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&Thas invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report,

the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. Investment Heroes.

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Customers

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And Monroe Communities

Infographic: AT&T 4G Evolution

Video: What is LTE?

Video: 4G LTE and HSPA+ Coverage

Video: 4G Shopping Tips

Video: AT&T 4G Network Speeds

Infographic: 2011 Network InvestmentAT&T 4G LTE Available in Metro Detroit

*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.

**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where

available. Deployment ongoing. Compatible device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download

speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more atatt.com/network.

***AT&T operates the nations largest Wi-Fi network** including more than 32,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popularrestaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 402,000 hotspots globally through roaming

agreements.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company andone of the most honored companies in the world. Itssubsidiaries and affiliates AT&T operating companies are the providers of AT&T services in the United States andinternationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nations largest 4G netwo rk, AT&T is a leadingprovider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offersthe best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. Italso 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.

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