AT&T Enhances Mobile Broadband Network in Gila and Pinal Counties

PHOENIX, Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning January 30, former Alltel customers joining AT&T* will see a change as AT&T expands its service in Arizona.(1) AT&T is enhancing and extending its mobile broadband coverage as well as rebranding Alltel to AT&T in Gila and Pinal Counties, which includes the cities of Apache Junction, Arizona City, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Globe, Kearny, Maricopa, Oracle, Payson and San Manuel. AT&T is also introducing AT&T's exciting lineup of products and services to former Alltel customers in the two counties.

Since its acquisition of the Alltel wireless assets in Arizona, AT&T has invested significantly to transition the former Alltel network infrastructure to AT&T. Now that the integration process is complete, former Alltel customers in these areas will get access to AT&T's industry-leading portfolio of mobile devices and the nation's fastest mobile broadband network.

The rebranding effort includes the former Alltel store at 1202 E. Florence Blvd. in Casa Grande. Transitioning customers may also visit the existing AT&T store location at 1269 N. Promenade Parkway, Suite 108, Casa Grande, 85294 or any AT&T store. For all AT&T store locations, visit www.att.com/storelocator.

Trained sales consultants will be available to demonstrate a wide range of advanced wireless products and services. Shoppers can also test the latest smartphones, quick messaging devices, netbooks and tablets. Customers will have the opportunity to learn how to get the most from social networking, manage photos or navigate with GPS on exciting exclusive AT&T devices.

"We're thrilled to welcome former Alltel customers to the AT&T community, and we're confident that they will enjoy a fantastic wireless experience with AT&T," said Chris Percy, Vice President and General Manager for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in Arizona. "We've been working nonstop to upgrade the Alltel network, and today we're proud that customers in this area now get access to the nation's fastest mobile broadband network and a wireless network that covers 97 percent of all Americans as well as offers the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider — with voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries."

AT&T will provide former Alltel individual and family plan customers that are eligible with a new, free phone or data device comparable to the one they have today with no additional contract term required.(2) Also, the vast majority of customers choosing free comparable devices will be able to keep their existing rate plans.

Customers also have the opportunity to upgrade their devices for an additional fee and with a new two-year contract, with current AT&T rates and associated data plan. In addition to the benefits for all former Alltel customers joining AT&T in Arizona, customers choosing an AT&T rate plan also will enjoy A-List with Rollover®, exclusive to AT&T, which offers unlimited calling to up to 10 additional numbers on any network and allows customers to keep their unused Anytime Minutes for up to 12 months.(3)

Customers with questions about the transition process may visit www.att.com/alltel, call (877) 930-9015 or speak with a sales representative at any AT&T retail location.

(1) AT&T is expanding its service in Arizona as a result of its acquisition of wireless assets from Verizon Wireless on June 22, 2010.

(2) Applies only to eligible postpaid customers with a contract. Customers with laptop cards and netbooks may not have a choice of devices, but they are eligible for a comparable new device at no additional charge.

(3) A-List is available only with Individual plans $59.99 and over per month and FamilyTalk plan $89.99 or over per month. Other terms and conditions apply. Unused Rollover Minutes expire after the 12th billing period of the month minutes have been accumulated. Night and Weekend and Mobile to Mobile Minutes not included.

*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.

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