More Customers Will Be Able to Connect With Faster U-verse Internet Speeds, Thanks to AT&T’s Project VIP Investment
Dallas, Texas, September 25, 2013
AT&T* U-verse customers in five additional states will be able to order home High Speed Internet at speeds of up to 45 Mbps downstream and up to 6 Mbps upstream, beginning Sunday, Sept. 29. In addition to the 17 states where the new speeds have already launched, U-verse High Speed Internet Power will be available to eligible AT&T U-verse residential and small business customers in:
- Fort Smith, AR
- Little Rock, AR
- Topeka, KS
- Wichita, KS
- Kansas City, MO
- Springfield, MO
- St. Louis, MO
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Tulsa, OK
- Austin, TX
- Corpus Christi, TX
- Dallas / Fort Worth, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Houston, TX
- Lubbock, TX
- Midland, TX
- San Antonio, TX
The latest launches will complete AT&T’s rollout of 45 Mbps speeds, which are part of AT&T’s Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment plan announced last fall to expand and enhance its IP broadband networks. Through this investment, AT&T is supporting its customers’ growing desire for high-speed Internet access and new mobile, app and cloud-based services. AT&T plans to upgrade top tier U-verse speeds to up to 100 Mbps in the future.
U-verse Power is available to eligible residential customers at introductory rates as low as $49.95** per month for up to 24 months when bundled with qualifying TV and voice services. Current eligible U-verse Internet residential customers can upgrade their package and receive $10 off their bill for 12 months. Customers can get more information at att.com/uverse.
Small businesses interested in U-verse Power pricing and packages can call 
800-321-2000 , go to att.com/smallbusiness, or contact their authorized AT&T sales representative. In addition, small businesses can purchase Business U-verse TV packages. Promotional pricing is available through December 2013.
More Choice, More Features
AT&T U-verse is an integrated bundle of IP services that include AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice. U-verse Internet offers a variety of speed options and includes wireless home networking capability. U-verse Internet packages include access to more than 32,000 hot spots on the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network***, so customers can stay connected at home or on-the-go.
Residential customers who bundle U-verse TV and Internet services enjoy several innovative applications. For example, U-verse TV and Internet customers can use their smartphone as a remote control with AT&T U-verse Easy Remote. Customers can access country content including live performances, artist interviews, music videos and original content with Country Deep. Or sync their smartphone or tablet to their TV to access a number of U-verse Enabled apps. AT&T U-verse is also the only national provider in the United States to offer a fully-integrated Wireless Receiver, which allows customers to watch TV in virtually any room in the home, even where there’s not a TV outlet.
U-verse customers have the flexibility to choose the services in their bundle for significant savings, including U-verse Internet, U-verse TV, U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless services.
AT&T U-verse TV is the fastest growing TV provider in the U.S.**** AT&T U-verse recently received the Women’s Choice Award for the “Most Recommended Internet Provider” category and AT&T U-verse TV was recently named the Frost & Sullivan Video Company of the Year. U-verse has also been recognized with numerous innovation awards. For additional information on AT&T U-verse — or to find out if it’s available in your area — visit www.att.com/u-verse.
*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.
AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Pricing excludes taxes and other charges, including activation, installation and monthly Internet equipment fee. Other conditions and restrictions apply.
*** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots.
**** Claim based on comparison of major TV providers’ subscriber counts as of 2Q2013
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T, news, filings) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse® brand. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
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4G LTE speed claim based on national carriers’ average 4G LTE download speeds. Reliability claim based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. 4G LTE availability varies.
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