AT&T Expands International Data Offerings for iPhone

Tue Aug 26, 2008 9:08am EDT
 
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More Data in More Countries for iPhone Users Traveling Abroad

DALLAS, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today
announced expanded international data offerings to help keep iPhone customers
connected around the world. Beginning tomorrow, AT&T will offer two new plans
that accommodate iPhone customers' increasing reliance on data services while
traveling abroad. The two new plans, which offer 100 megabytes (MB) or 200 MB
a month, can potentially save customers hundreds of dollars compared to
pay-per-use international data roaming charges.
    For discounted international data usage in 67 countries(1), the 100 MB
iPhone plan is available for an additional $119.99 a month, while the 200 MB
plan costs an additional $199.99 a month(2). These new plans are in addition
to existing plans for smartphones, including iPhone, which offer 20 MB and 50
MB in the same countries. There are no long-term commitments required, so
customers can add or remove these plans to their existing packages on an
as-needed basis.
    "AT&T has worked diligently to provide affordable options for
international roaming because the feature-rich mobile experience of iPhone is
indispensable to users," said Bill Hague, executive vice president of
International for AT&T's wireless operations. "With these new international
data plans, iPhone users can access more data in more countries for less
cost."
    With the largest global footprint of any wireless provider, only AT&T
customers can make and receive calls in more than 200 countries and send
e-mail and browse the Web in more than 150 countries, including more than 60
countries with high speed third-generation (3G) coverage. AT&T also offers
voice and data coverage on 120 major cruise ships.
    iPhone 3G is one of more than 40 world devices AT&T offers, more than any
other U.S. wireless service provider. AT&T customers can take their new iPhone
3G devices around the world, including Japan and South Korea, which require a
device that operates on 2100 MHz.
    With access to full HTML e-mail, visual voice mail, enhanced Web browsing
and other feature-rich applications that can use a significant amount of data,
iPhone users may need more than they think while traveling abroad. Just 2 MB
of data use at pay-per-use data rates of $0.0195 per kilobyte would cost
almost $40, making these new plans very valuable for customers traveling
outside the U.S.
    iPhone customers can also save money by following some simple tips,
including keeping data roaming in the preset off position, using Wi-Fi when
possible, turning off automatic checks for e-mail and setting the usage
tracker to zero at the beginning of a trip to monitor use.
    To help travelers stay connected and manage their wireless costs, AT&T
offers a variety of resources. AT&T's Travel Guide
(http://www.att.com/travelguide) allows customers to create an itinerary with
rate information for up to 10 international destinations as well as review
discounted voice and data packages.
    For more information about international coverage and rates, customers can
visit http://www.att.com/wirelessinternational or call 866-MOBILITY.
    1. The discounted data roaming package rate applies in: Anguilla, Antigua
and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Barbados, The Bahamas, Belgium,
Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China,
Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador,
France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala,
Haiti, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Monaco, Montserrat, The
Netherlands, Netherland Antilles, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, South Korea, Spain, St. Kitts
and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sweden,
Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom and
Vatican City.
    2. Rate outside the 67 discounted countries is $.010/KB except in Algeria,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Brunei, Faroe Islands,
Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Macau, Macedonia (former Yugoslavia), Malaysia, Maldives,
Mongolia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and
Venezuela, where the rate is $0.0195/KB.
    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.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided
by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.
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Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein
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SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

Alexandra Trask of AT&T Inc., +1-404-236-6273, alexandra.trask@att.com

 

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