AT&T U-verse Expands in Dallas/Fort Worth
Innovative New Television Service Available To More Than 200,000 Homes
Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas, April 3, 2007
Less than one month after its launch in Dallas-Fort Worth, AT&T U-verseSM TV is already making a big deal in the "Big D." AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) announced today that U-verse services are available to more than 200,000 Dallas/Ft. Worth-area households, and there are plans to continue growing availability over the coming months.
AT&T U-verse TV's unique features have led to significant interest from DFW-area consumers. AT&T U-verse offers more High Definition (HD) channels than local cable providers, the ability to record up to four programs at once using a digital video recorder (DVR), and the ability to program a DVR remotely through customers' AT&T Yahoo!® High Speed Internet account. AT&T is the only provider in Dallas/Fort Worth to offer a 100 percent Internet Protocol (IP)-based television service, making U-verse TV one of the most robust and feature-rich services available today.
The company separately announced today a promotion through June 30 that offers a year of free access to High Definition (HD) programming to qualifying new customers.
"AT&T U-verse represents the future of entertainment, and customers in Dallas/Fort Worth can experience it today," said Deb Peoples, vice president and general manager, AT&T North Texas. "We're committed to bringing the benefits of AT&T U-verse to as many of our customers as quickly as possible. Today's announcement that we've made it available to more than 200,000 North Texas households is an example of that commitment."
Texas was the first state where AT&T deployed U-verse services, thanks to progressive legislation passed in September 2005 by the Texas Legislature and signed by Governor Rick Perry. AT&T U-verse is also currently available to households in San Antonio and Houston.
AT&T U-verse customers can choose from five TV and three Internet packages to customize their entertainment experience. In addition to 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 as low as $44 a month, depending on the selected programming and Internet packages (other monthly charges apply).
In addition, now through June 30, qualified new customers can join AT&T U-verse and receive free TV service, including HBO® and Cinemax®, for two months when they choose the U300 or U400 programming package (other monthly charges apply). Thereafter, customers will continue to receive recurring monthly discounts when they subscribe to a bundle of U-verse TV and Internet service. In addition, AT&T offers professional installation and a 60-day money-back guarantee.
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 through its traditional footprint 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 HomezoneSM service and AT&T | DISH Network service. AT&T U-verse TV also underscores the company's strategy to deliver integrated services to the three screens that consumers value most: the wireless devices, the PC, and the TV.
Customers seeking additional information on AT&T U-verse — or to find out whether it's available in their area — can visit uverse.att.com.
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Prices subject to change. Services provided by AT&T Texas are available in limited areas. Residential customers only. AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet U-verse Enabled may not be purchased separately; purchase of AT&T U-verse TV required. Taxes, installation, city video cost recovery fees, and additional fees extra. Equipment rental fees are included as part of monthly recurring charges. Acceptance of Terms of Service required. AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet maximum speed achieved depends on customer location, line condition, and concurrent use of other U-verse services. Credit and other restrictions apply. 2 Months Free TV Offer: Applies to monthly charges for first 2 months of U300 or U400 programming packages only. Video on Demand and Pay Per View charges not discounted. HBO® & Cinemax® 2 Months Free Offer: Requires purchase of U-verse programming package. No credits for cancellation prior to 2 months of service. After promotional period, monthly HBO®/Cinemax® charges apply. HD 2 Months Free Offer: Purchase of U-verse programming package required. Premium HD channels require subscription fees. No credits for cancellation prior to 2 months of service. After promotional period, monthly $10 HD Technology Fee applies. Money-Back Guarantee Offer: Offer for customers ordering TV or TV and Internet who cancel all U-verse services within 60 days from service activation. Money-Back Guarantee includes adjustment of initial installation and up to two month's service charges only. Customer is responsible for Video on Demand, Pay Per View, and non-returned equipment charges. Offers expire 6/30/07. New orders only. Other restrictions apply.
HBO® and Cinemax® are service marks of Home Box Office, Inc.
