AT&T Launches NCAA(R) Men's Final Four(R) Promotion to Keep College Hoops Fans Connected to Their Team On-the-Go

DALLAS, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fans looking for one of the hottest sports tickets in winter sports need look no further than AT&T*. The AT&T Fast Break to the Final Four® promotion offers NCAA basketball fans the chance to win a trip for four – including airfare and lodging – to the 2010 NCAA Men's Final Four taking place in Indianapolis, Ind. April 3 – 5.

"We're excited to give fans an easy way to follow their favorite team, not to mention the chance of a lifetime to attend one of the biggest and most exciting events in all of sports – the Final Four," said Jamie Kerr, senior manager, AT&T National Sponsorships. "And with AT&T's mobile technology, fans will be able to stay connected to their teams with exciting updates and more throughout the entire basketball season."

Wireless customers – regardless of provider – can enter to win by texting** in their favorite team's keyword to a special short code, giving them access to team information and breaking news on their wireless device.

Between now and March 9, fans can enter to win by simply texting their team's designated keyword to 51234. University of Pittsburgh and The Ohio State University fans can text their team's keywords to 94253. They are then automatically entered in the contest and will be signed up to receive scoring alerts and other news on their team of choice. Standard text message rates apply. The winner of the promotion will be provided airfare, hotel, ground transportation and game tickets to the Final Four semifinal games on Saturday and the national championship game on Monday in Indianapolis.

Nearly two dozen colleges and universities are participating in the program:

AT&T, featuring the nation's fastest 3G network, is a leader in integrated wireless and texting.  AT&T has provided college football fans information on their teams through text messages, successfully connecting fans and their schools across the country all season long. AT&T's relationship with NCAA is part of its continuing mission to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work.

For more information on AT&T's Fast Break to the Final Four sweepstakes and rules, please visit www.att.net/fastbreak.

*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.

** No purchase necessary.  Standard messaging rates apply. Please visit http://fanzone.att.net/sweepstake/ncaa-hoops-sweepstakes-rules for rules on the sweepstakes and alternate method of entry.

SPONSOR: AT&T Operations Inc., ATTN: Corporate Sponsorships, One AT&T Plaza, 208 S. Akard, Dallas, TX 75202

ADMINISTRATOR: The Marketing Arm, Inc, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201

ALTERNATE METHOD OF ENTRY: Fans may enter for the chance to win online at www.att.net/fastbreak

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About the NCAA

The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletics opportunities for more than 400,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit www.NCAA.org and www.NCAA.com for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes.

NCAA and Final Four are trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

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