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AT&T Teams With Wireless Advocates to Sell AT&T Wireless Service in Costco Stores Nationwide

Posted on: Monday, 12 November 2007, 09:00 CST

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), the nation's leading wireless carrier, and Wireless Advocates, the exclusive third-party provider of wireless phones and services throughout Costco warehouses, today announced an agreement to sell AT&T wireless services through nearly 370 Costco locations nationwide. The services will reach more than 35 million Costco cardholders.

"Through our new agreement, we're able to deliver wireless customers even greater benefits, greater rewards and a new standard of convenience -- all at once," said Glenn Lurie, president, National Distribution for AT&T's wireless division. "Costco is near the top among retail outlets in mobile phone activations, so we are positioned to better deliver the benefits of wireless services to a larger group of consumers. Partnering with Wireless Advocates will ensure that our products are sold with care and expertise and that customer service will be a top priority."

AT&T and Wireless Advocates are now offering AT&T's wireless services at kiosks in each Costco store location. The kiosks are stocked with today's leading handsets, including the Samsung A437 and A517, in addition to Nokia and Motorola models. The Samsung BlackJack will also be sold in select locations. AT&T wireless service will be sold with a waived activation fee and accessory kit, including a vehicle power adapter, ear bud and wireless case.

"The demand for wireless services in Costco stores continues to grow," said Dan Brettler, chairman and CEO, Wireless Advocates. "Our Wireless Advocates team is well-trained, experienced and eager to partner with AT&T to meet this demand."

Costco members will be able to take advantage of and learn about exclusive wireless plans and popular features available from AT&T, including the company's Rollover® Minutes and AT&T UnitySM calling plans.

Initially announced earlier this year, the AT&T Unity calling plan combines the benefits of wireless and wired service to create the largest calling community, with more than 120 million AT&T wireless and wired phone numbers across the country.

For more information and for a complete array of AT&T wireless calling plans and services, customers can visit http://www.att.com.

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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. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at www.att.com.

© 2007 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

Source: Business Wire

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