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AT&T Unveils New and Improved AT&T Experience Store in North Haven

"We are pleased that AT&T is investing in our community by opening a new, high tech store in North Haven," said Robin Wilson president, Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce. "The company's commitment to our town and region, even in these challenging economic times, reflects that we remain a magnet for business opportunity and retail development."

"The innovative layout makes it easy for customers to 'try before they buy' today's most sought after wireless Internet and advanced TV products and services," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager of AT&T in New England. "Our upgraded North Haven location has an impressive line-up of quick messaging devices and smartphones in addition to AT&T's Advanced TV services. Trained sales consultants welcome the opportunity to provide demonstrations and assist consumers in customizing a bundle attractive to most."

"Consumers often appreciate new and innovative products that help them to keep in touch with their friends, families, and coworkers," said State Representative Steve Fontana (D) - North Haven. "I'm pleased that AT&T is locating a retail presence here in North Haven to address the needs of its customers."

The design of the Experience Store redefines the shopping experience for bundles of high tech wireless, Internet and Advanced TV products and services. These include:

    --  Smartphones & Messaging. The latest e-mail and quick messaging devices
        all under one roof. These socially supercharged smartphones are ideal
        devices for active consumers who like to stay connected whether using
        IM, text or email, sending multimedia messages, AT&T Video Share, or
        updating and connecting via their favorite social networks.
    --  Advanced TV. Large flat screen TV's display AT&T's choice for TV
        services in Connecticut. Ask for the remote control and test drive
        Advanced TV.
    --  Laptop Solutions. Mobile broadband-enabled netbooks. The brand new
        netbooks feature 10-inch screens, weigh less than 3 pounds and are ultra
        portable and operate on the nation's fastest 3G network.
    --  Basics and GoPhone. For the avid texter, customers can browse the latest
        Quick Messaging Devices offered from AT&T while checking out GoPhone®,
        our popular prepaid service, and an assortment of wireless handsets.

    --  AT&T ConnecTech®. Includes nationwide next day in-home service and 24/7
        remote support for netbook installation and setup, laptop performance
        optimization and diagnosis, peripheral device and wireless network
        installation, and/or a home network security audit. AT&T ConnecTech
        services are available for in-store purchase.

The North Haven Experience Store will be managed by 6-year wireless veteran Jeremy Davino along with a staff of 8 employees trained to assist customers - both business and consumer - with purchasing decisions, customer service and support. The location also has a kiosk highlighting the latest AT&T products and services designed with the small business owner in mind. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The new store brings the number of AT&T- owned retail locations in Connecticut to 43 and compliments Connecticut's fleet of AT&T Experience Stores in Westfarms Mall, Stamford, Branford and Newington. AT&T's wireless products and services are also available at many national retailers including Radio Shack, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Kmart and Costco and at authorized locations across the area and online at www.att.com/wireless.

*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® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. 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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