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Jermaine SpightSenior Public Relations Manager313.223.7779Jermaine.spight@att.com

AT&T EXPANDS MOBILE INTERNET NETWORK IN VAN BUREN

Local Wireless Network Upgrade Extends Access to Advanced Products, Services andApplications

DETROIT, MICH., JUNE 25, 2013 AT&T* today announced the availability of its mobile Internetnetwork in Van Buren, extending access for advanced mobile services, devices and applications to

area customers.

New technologies, faster speeds and innovation like this is helping rebuild our states economy, said

state Rep. Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton). AT&Ts investment in Van Buren County is great news for the

entire region.

AT&T is an industry leader in delivering the benefits of the mobile Internet, offering powerful and flexibleconnectivity, a wide range of smartphone and other device options, and simultaneous voice and data

capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and Internet experience.

As the transition continues into the next generation of innovation and communications technology, our

goal is always for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of these communities,

were always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience and our

investment in the local wireless network is just one way were accomplishing that, said Jim Murray,

president, AT&T Michigan.

AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice

service in more than 225 countries and data service in more than 205 countries. AT&T also offers voice

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and data roaming coverage on more than 140 major cruise ships, as well as mobile Internet services in

more than 145 countries.

AT&T operates the nations largest Wi-Fi network** including more than 31,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots

at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the country. Most AT&T smartphone

customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage

doesnt count against customers monthly wireless data plans.

AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas

to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and otherareas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.

Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring

spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T

has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report,

the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. Investment Heroes.

For more information about AT&Ts coverage in Michigan or anywhere in the United States, consumerscan visit theAT&T Coverage Viewer. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit theAT&T

network newspage.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and notby AT&T Inc.

**AT&T operates the nations largest Wi-Fi network** including more than 32,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popularrestaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 402,000 hotspots globally through roamingagreements.

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About AT&T

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