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Digital Music Provider Selects AT&T for Nationwide Broadband Solutions

Posted on: Thursday, 22 March 2007, 09:00 CDT

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. has announced that Ecast, one of the nation's top digital music providers, has selected AT&T to bring affordable broadband Internet access to Ecast jukebox operators nationwide. This agreement will provide Ecast operators with a standard price point for AT&T high speed Internet access and professional DSL installation at customer venues.

"As the only 100 percent broadband touchscreen media network, we've always offered our customers the best connectivity programs," said Steven Kellam, vice president of network sales, Ecast. "With the AT&T agreement, our network service will provide the richest interactive music experience with the reliability of uninterrupted service and top-notch installation by certified AT&T technicians."

AT&T's ability to provide high speed Internet access on a national scale will further enhance the landscape of the digital entertainment industry as features and applications that use the Internet continue to be developed.

"More often than not, current connectivity availability requires that digital jukebox operators purchase broadband solutions that are unnecessarily expensive," said Vicki Jones, senior vice president, AT&T Midwest Business Communications Services. "This agreement ensures that Ecast's operators will get the best solution at a great value."

About ECAST

Ecast operates the largest broadband touchscreen media network in the United States, providing digital music to over 10,000 bars and nightclubs across the country. Ecast's unique touchscreen music service allows locations to put the power of choice where it should be: with the consumer. Utilizing the speed and scalability of broadband, Ecast delivers music, advertising, and other forms of entertainment to the young adults most responsible for affecting purchasing decisions and consumer trends. Ecast is changing the way people listen to music in public places and revolutionizing out-of-home advertising. For more information, please visit http://www.ecastnetwork.com/ .

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About AT&T

AT&T Inc. 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. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding video entertainment offerings to include next-generation television services such as AT&T U-verse(SM) TV. 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. 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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AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Rick Fox of AT&T Inc., Office, +1-312-751-3734, Mobile,+1-312-286-4983, rfox@attnews.us

Web site: http://www.att.com/http://www.ecastnetwork.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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