AT&T Unveils New Integrated Devices for Texting, Email and More

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Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:01am EDT

New Lineup of Smartphones and Quick Messaging Phones Offer the Latest in Style
and Substance for Mobile Messengers

DALLAS, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Text messaging and email are still
the 'killer app' for mobile phone data use and AT&T is responding with a great
new lineup of phones for the Spring season.  AT&T* today announced a fresh new
lineup of smartphones and quick messaging phones that make it easier for
customers to message with friends and family and manage their business and
personal lives on-the-go.  Arriving in AT&T stores and online at
www.wireless.att.com in the coming weeks, these integrated devices add to
AT&T's leading mobile phone portfolio.  

In the smartphone category, AT&T debuted the Nokia E71x and the Samsung
Propel(TM) Pro, two stylish smartphones that inspire fun, while delivering
serious functionality.  In addition, the Samsung Impression(TM) and Samsung
Magnet(TM), and LG Xenon and Neon emerge to the lead AT&T's lineup of quick
messaging phones and expands the number of full-keyboard mobile phones in
AT&T's lineup to seven. Pictures of the new lineup are available at
www.att.com/mobilehandsets-news. 

"Smartphones and quick messaging phones are no longer for early-adopters and
text-happy teens," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T
Mobility and Consumer Markets. "The ability to text often, or check your email
from a phone is easy and more customers demand these features.  These phones
are a great addition to our best-in-class lineup and we can't wait to get them
in our customers' hands in the coming weeks."

Nokia E71x
The thinnest smartphone on the market, the Nokia E71x, will be available in
the coming weeks for $99.99(1) and features a black steel finish and
award-winning design.  The Nokia smartphone, based on S60 on Symbian OS(TM)
offers the Wi-Fi and the flexibility of many Symbian-based applications, in
addition to AT&T's most popular services, including AT&T Navigator.  The Nokia
E71x is just 10 millimeters thin and will turn heads when you text friends, or
check your corporate or personal email.  Customers can learn more at
http://www.att.com/nokiaE71x.

Samsung Propel(TM) Pro
The Propel Pro, a full-QWERTY silver and chrome compact slider smartphone with
Windows Mobile 6.1 allows users to run full enterprise applications on the
same platform they use to text and send photos.  Evolving from the popular
Samsung Propel(TM), business users and consumers looking for a full-feature
smartphone with Wi-Fi will look to the Propel Pro, available in April for
$149.99(1).

Samsung Impression(TM)
The nation's first commercially available AMOLED (active-matrix organic
light-emitting diode) screen results in one of the brightest and clearest
displays in the U.S. and is paired with a keyboard underneath an amazingly
slim, metallic blue quick messaging phone that's all touch screen on the
outside, all buttons on the inside.  On sale for $199.99(1), the Impression
has an included 3.0 megapixel camcorder-capable camera, 3.2-inch screen and
full browser to maximize every pixel of color.

LG Xenon 
A quick messaging phone boasting a full keypad for text messaging beneath its
vibrant colors and large touch screen display with customizable and intuitive
user interface, the 3G-powered LG Xenon snaps 2.0 megapixel photos and offers
the full suite of AT&T entertainment services such as AT&T Navigator, Napster
Mobile, eMusic Mobile, and more.  Xenon will be available in three colors:
black, blue and red for $99.99(1). The Xenon is also featured in MTV's
upcoming series "The Phone", executive produced by Justin Timberlake.

LG Neon
Teens and text-happy adults will enjoy the LG Neon, a low-cost touch screen
device available in the coming weeks. The green and white quick messaging
phone features a full keyboard, 2.0 megapixel camera, and access to Instant
Messaging, Mobile Email, AT&T Music, and the mobile Internet.

Samsung Magnet(TM)
The Magnet is an incredibly slim orange and black bar-shaped device that will
appeal to teens who need a low-cost, quick messaging phone.  The Magnet
features a WAP browser and integrated camera in its sleek package and will be
offered at an affordable price in the coming weeks.

All six devices can be paired with messaging bundles offering 200, 1500, and
unlimited messages that cost $5, $15 and $20, respectively. Unlimited
messaging is available for AT&T FamilyTalk(R) plan customers for all lines for
$30. Data plans vary per device.

Samsung Impression and Propel Pro will arrive in AT&T stores on April 7 and
14, respectively, and the LG Xenon will go on sale on April 8. The Nokia e71x,
LG Neon and Samsung Magnet will be available in the following weeks.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit www.att.com. For product
photos, visit www.att.com/mobilehandsets-news.

(1) For the Nokia E71x, pay $149.99 and after mail-in rebate, receive $50 AT&T
promotion card. For the Samsung Propel Pro pay $199.99 and after mail-in
rebate, receive $50 AT&T promotion card. For the Samsung Impression pay
$249.99 and after mail-in rebate, receive $50 AT&T promotion card.  For the LG
Xenon pay $149.99 and after mail-in rebate, receive $50 AT&T promotion card. 
A two-year service agreement is also required. AT&T promotion card valid
wherever major credit cards are accepted and for 120 days after issue date.
May be used to pay wireless bill. Not redeemable for cash and cannot be used
for cash withdrawal at ATMs or at automated gas pumps.

(*) 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.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its
subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of
AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings
are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and
the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services.
In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and
advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM
organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as
communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy,
AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked
No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company
list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list.
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