AT&T U-verse Arrives in Mobile

Mobile is First Market Along the Central Gulf Coast to Receive Innovative
Service

MOBILE, Ala., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Residents in Greater Mobile
now have a new choice for their television and communications services,
powered by the most advanced technology. AT&T* today announced the launch of
AT&T U-verse(SM) services in parts of Mobile and Pensacola, including AT&T
U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.

AT&T U-verse services are delivered over AT&T's advanced Internet Protocol
(IP) network, and offer a new alternative to cable and an unmatched experience
for customers. AT&T U-verse brings together TV, broadband, home phone and
wireless services - all on one bill - with unique features that provide a new
level of integration, convenience and control.

"Today's launch of AT&T U-verse reflects our commitment to making the
investments necessary to bring consumers across the Baton Rouge area a new era
of true video competition," said Fred McCallum, president, AT&T Alabama. "We
are thrilled to offer this innovative video choice to Mobile consumers. Local
residents have asked for more choices in television service and today we're
delivering."

"Cable has been the only game in town for too long, and we're excited to
change that today in Mobile," said Bonnie Denson, general manager, Consumer
Markets - Gulf States. "We know customers want a better choice to break free
from cable, and AT&T U-verse is the answer. And we're taking it even further
by making your services work together and offering cool, new features you
can't get anywhere else."

"As President of the Commission, my goal is to increase investment in Mobile
County, and give consumers more choices and innovative new services," said
Mike Dean, Mobile County Commission. "Today's announcement brings that goal to
fruition for our citizens and keeps Mobile County on the cutting edge of
technology."

More Choice, Advanced Features
AT&T U-verse TV is the only 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television
(IPTV) service offered by a national service provider, making AT&T U-verse one
of the most dynamic and application-rich services available today, with
advanced capabilities that customers don't get from other providers.

Where AT&T U-verse services are available, local U-verse TV customers can
enjoy numerous TV benefits, including the ability to watch and manage
recordings from a single DVR on any connected TV in the house with U-verse
Total Home DVR; an extensive High Definition (HD) channel lineup with access
to more than 110 HD channels; the ability to program DVR recordings from your
Web-connected mobile phone or PC; personalized, on-screen weather, sports,
traffic and stock information via AT&T U-bar; the ability to view personal
photos on your TV that you have uploaded to flickr.com; the ability to check
the current weather conditions and forecasts in any U.S. city with Weather On
Demand; and more.

With AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet services, every AT&T U-verse customer or
small business broadband user can enjoy faster available speeds. Packages
include a range of speeds, with the fastest downstream speeds up to 18 Mbps.
All AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet packages include wireless home or office
networking at no extra cost, and access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network
with unlimited connectivity at more than 20,000 hot spot locations.

AT&T U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over the
AT&T's fiber-rich network. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great
sound quality and reliability, as well as unmatched calling features that
combine with your AT&T U-verse TV, broadband and wireless services. Customers
benefit from a single, combined voice mailbox for AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T
wireless messages; U-verse Central, an online portal to manage your call
preferences and settings from any PC; an online voice mailbox; the ability to
view your call logs from your PC or your recent incoming calls on your TV
screen; the ability to initiate a call from your PC or TV using Click to Call;
and more. All U-verse Voice customers have 911 service.

AT&T U-verse offers multiple combinations of TV, Internet and Voice packages
to customize your experience. The most popular AT&T U-verse TV offers start at
$49 a month (taxes, fees and other monthly charges apply). Professional
installation is included, and you also get a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Additional promotional offers are available to qualifying customers who bundle
U-verse Internet or Voice service.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse - or to find out if it's available
in your area - visit http://uverse.att.com, call 800-ATT-2020 or visit one of
the following Mobile area retail locations:
-- 2200 Highway 98, Daphne - (251) 621-7373
-- Eastern Shore Park, Daphne - (251) 626-5221
-- 2131 S. McKenzie St., Foley - (251) 970-3452
-- 124 E. I-65 Service Road North, Mobile - (251) 450-3561

-- 4419 Rangeline Road., Mobile - (251) 661-4444

*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. With a powerful array
of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a
leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services.
AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless
phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services
under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T |DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite
of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in
the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM
organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and
advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications
industry on FORTUNE(R) magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

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IMPORTANT OFFER INFORMATION: Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T
U-verse. Call or go to www.uverse.att.com to see if you qualify. All
promotional offers expire 9/19/09. Residential customers only; Prices,
programming, and offers subject to change without notice. Internet speed
claim(s) represent maximum downstream and/or upstream speed capabilities.
Speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Many factors can affect actual speeds
including the use of other U-verse services. Credit and other restrictions
apply. Purchase of U-verse TV required to order AT&T U-verse High Speed
Internet. Channel counts include optional channels available in plan; Wireless
networking may require adapter purchased separately; Fiber-optics apply to
part or all of the network depending on your location. Other Charges: Taxes,
city video cost recovery fees, and other fees extra; Equipment rental fees
included in monthly service charges. Installation Included: Offer ends
9/19/09. No charge for standard professional installation for new AT&T U-verse
customers ordering qualifying U-verse TV packages. 30 Day Money Back
Guarantee: Offer ends 9/19/09. Residential customers ordering new U-verse
service may cancel all AT&T U-verse services within 30 days from service
activation. Money-Back Guarantee includes adjustment only of initial
installation charges and one month service charges, if paid; Customer is
responsible for all additional charges including but not limited to Video on
Demand, Pay Per View, international calls, other pay-per-use features and
non-returned equipment charges. HD Service: A monthly $10 HD Technology Fee
applies for access to HD service. Subscription to an AT&T U-verse programming
package and an HDTV required for optimized HD viewing experience. HD channel
availability varies by package selected. HD Premium Tier available for an
additional $5 per month and requires subscription to HD service for $10 per
month. Four channels can be recorded to the DVR or viewed simultaneously, up
to 2 can be HD, subject to availability. Full Total Home DVR functionality
requires a receiver for each additional TV at $7 per month each. DVR not
included with U100 package. Wi-Fi: Based on non-municipal company-owned and
operated hotspots. Wi-Fi access not included with AT&T WorldNet service. An
802.11b/g enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See attwifi.com
for additional services, details and locations. Wi-Fi at Starbucks available
at U.S. company operated Starbucks locations with a hotspot.

AT&T U-verse services are provided by AT&T local telephone companies.
Customizing options require AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Service. Wireless
phone with Internet access required and standard data charges may apply.

AT&T U-verse Voice: Available in limited areas and only with purchase of AT&T
U-verse TV. Prices subject to change. Residential customers only.
Installation, Universal Service Fund Fees, taxes, fees, and other charges
apply. International calls billed at additional per-minute rates; higher rates
may apply for calls terminating on mobile phones or other wireless devices.
U-verse Voice, including 911 dialing, will not function during power outage
without battery backup power. Non-returned equipment charges will apply if
equipment is not returned within required timeframe upon disconnect of
services. Service is not portable; will function only in your home. May be
incompatible with monitored home alarms and medical monitoring systems. Refer
to Learn More pages for U-verse Voice at http://www.uverse.att.com for more
information on 911, battery backup, and home alarms. Acceptance of Terms of
Service and 911 Acknowledgement required. Credit and other restrictions apply.
AT&T U-verse Messaging may not be fully compatible with all AT&T wireless
voice mail systems. Caller ID and Call Waiting might not work simultaneously
with AT&T U-verse Voice. Unlimited Plan: Includes unlimited calling within the
U.S. and to Canada and U.S. Territories. 250 Plan: Includes 250 minutes of
calling within the U.S. and to U.S. Territories; 5 cents/minute thereafter.
Minutes are rounded up.

SOURCE AT&T Inc.

Sue Sperry of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-504-343-2350,
sue.sperry@att.com