AT&T Extends VoIP to 3G Network for iPhone

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

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> From: "CONNIE GUGLIELMO, BLOOMBERG/ NEWSROOM:" <cguglielmo1 () bloomberg net 
> >
> Date: October 6, 2009 16:24:35 EDT
> To: dave () farber net
> Subject: (BUS) AT&T Extends VoIP to 3G Network for iPhone

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> AT&T Extends VoIP to 3G Network for iPhone
> 2009-10-06 20:24:00.598 GMT
>
>  AT&T Extends VoIP to 3G Network for iPhone
>
> Business Wire
>
> DALLAS -- October 06, 2009
>
> AT&T* today announced it has taken the steps necessary so that Apple  
> can
> enable VoIP applications on iPhone to run on AT&T’s wireless networ 
> k.
> Previously, VoIP applications on iPhone were enabled for Wi-Fi  
> connectivity.
> For some time, AT&T has offered a variety of other wireless devices  
> that
> enable VoIP applications on 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi networks. AT&T this  
> afternoon
> informed Apple Inc. and the FCC of its decision.
>
> In late summer, AT&T said it was taking a fresh look at VoIP  
> capabilities on
> iPhone for use on AT&T’s 3G network, consistent with its regular rev 
> iew of
> device features and capabilities to ensure attractive options for  
> consumers.
>
> “iPhone is an innovative device that dramatically changed the game i 
> n wireless
> when it was introduced just two years ago,” said Ralph de la Vega, p 
> resident
> and CEO, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets. “Today’s decision was  
> made after
> evaluating our customers’ expectations and use of the device compare 
> d to
> dozens of others we offer.”
>
> AT&T allows customers to download or launch on their wireless  
> devices a
> multitude of compatible applications directly from any lawful Internet
> website. Additionally, because AT&T uses GSM technology, the most  
> pervasive
> and open wireless technology platform in the world, we support  
> customers using
> any GSM phone that works on AT&T's frequencies.
>
> *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.
>
> © 2009 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service n 
> ot
> available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks  
> contained
> herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T  
> affiliated
> companies.
>
> Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available  
> as part of
> an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review  
> this
> announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
>
> Contact:
>
> AT&T Inc.
> Michael Balmoris, 202-457-3008
> michael.balmoris () att com
> or
> Michael Coe, 214-757-4618
> mcoe () attnews us
>
> -0- Oct/06/2009 20:24 GMT



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