AT&T Unveils First AT&T Experience Store Locations in Connecticut

New Interactive Store Concept Revolutionizes Retail Experience

HARTFORD, Conn., April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)
today announced two AT&T Experience Store(SM) openings, one at Westfarms Mall
in Farmington and one in Branford. These stores, which are the first in
Connecticut and among only 16 in the country, give customers a new way to
experience and shop for an array of communications and entertainment services.
"This isn't your father's cell phone store," said Steve Krom, vice
president and general manager of AT&T's wireless unit in New England. "Our
customers crave new and innovative technology, and there is no cooler showcase
for all of our communications and entertainment products and services than an
Experience Store.
"With our long history as a communications provider in the state, we are
pleased to unveil this evolution of our retail business in Connecticut --
before any other territory in the Northeast."
Robert Santy, president and CEO of the Connecticut Economic Resource
Center Inc., said, "Investments like these not only support the state's
economy, particularly through job creation, but demonstrate that major players
like AT&T see the value of selecting Connecticut as a choice location for new
business opportunities."
Each AT&T Experience Store features fully integrated multimedia Experience
Stations, which encourage customers to see, touch and use the company's
extensive portfolio of wireless, Wi-Fi, broadband, video and traditional
landline products and services. Experts also will be available to guide
consumers through product trials and purchasing decisions.
The Experiences Stations feature:

* AT&T Entertainment. This is the focal point of the store and where
customers can watch AT&T U-verse(SM) and Homezone(SM) service
demonstrations on three 52-inch High Definition (HD) plasma televisions.
They can also test both Web-based and Mobile Remote Access features,
experience HD programming and browse an extensive Video On Demand (VOD)
catalog.
* AT&T Home Connections. Customers can browse the Internet by using AT&T
Wi-Fi(SM) services, customize AT&T Yahoo! home page portals and test
AT&T Remote Monitoring on their wireless phones through remote cameras
set up in the store.
* Entertainment and Style. Customers will be able to test all of AT&T's
music offerings from Napster(R), iTunes, eMusic, MusicID, Pandora and XM
Satellite Radio on wireless phones, Bluetooth(R) headphones and
Bluetooth external speakers. Customers can also transfer songs by using
a laptop or mobile phone. AT&T experts also will show gamers how to
download games to wireless phones and laptops at this station. And, of
course, customers can experience the Apple iPhone.
* Productivity Solutions. Geared toward road warriors, on-the-go customers
and small business owners, this front-of-store station will include
wireless phones, PDAs, smartphones and GPS and Bluetooth accessories.
Customers can learn how to use e-mail and Microsoft Corp. applications
on these devices, and they can get the hang of multimedia messaging and
photo- and video-sharing capabilities.
* Talk, Text and Browse. Customers can browse the latest, coolest GoPhone
and Push to Talk devices offered from AT&T, learn about AT&T's extensive
wireless service offerings and brush up on the latest text- and video-
messaging directions.

Other in-store features include numerous video screens on which visitors
can experience a variety of AT&T products and services, including broadband,
wireless, voice and video throughout the store. LCD displays will run digital
messages that inform customers about a variety of features and lifestyle and
product benefits. A series of Guided Selling Kiosks also provide valuable
information to assist customers with selecting the right rate plan and
wireless device to fit their needs.
The Farmington store -- which will celebrate its grand opening Friday --
will have 20 employees and is located in the Westfarms Mall. This is the first
AT&T Experience Store in the country to be in a mall and, at 4,556 square
feet, is larger than the typical AT&T retail store. The Branford store will
feature more than 3,800 square feet and have 16 employees. It is located at
935 W. Main St.
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Kate MacKinnon of AT&T Inc., +1-508-271-8442, kate.mackinnon@att.com