[August 20, 2008] AT&T Serves Up Nation's Fastest 3G Network at US Open Tweet NEW YORK, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tennis buffs with wireless service from AT&T Inc. can rely on enhanced network coverage courtside during the US Open from August 25 - September 7. AT&T has deployed a portable Cell Site on Wheels (COW) at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., to accommodate the anticipated increase in wireless voice and data traffic inside and around the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the parking lots at Shea Stadium and Corona Park and along the heavily traveled Grand Central Parkway. "AT&T is committed to providing the best possible wireless experience for our customers using the iPhone 3G or other AT&T device on the third generation (3G) mobile broadband network at the US Open," said Tom DeVito, vice president and general manager of AT&T's wireless division in New York and New Jersey. "By supplementing our existing service in the area, we're able to make certain our customers get the wireless network speeds and reliability they've become accustomed to when making a phone call, sending a text message or checking e-mail." According to data from leading third party researchers who specialize in testing mobile networks, AT&T has the nation's fastest 3G network providing the fastest downlink and uplink data speeds. The technology used by AT&T enables customers to simultaneously use voice and data features -- something not available with all carriers. The 3G network is available in more than 305 metropolitan areas including New York City and is expected to reach nearly 350 by year end. AT&T offers 3G data roaming in more than 60 countries and voice calling in more than 200. Customers can also use their wireless services aboard 120 cruise ships worldwide. 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. 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. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. 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/. (C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 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 http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom. AT&T Inc. CONTACT: Ellen Webner of AT&T Inc., +1-973-775-1321, mobile,+1-201-532-7292, [email protected] Web site: http://www.att.com/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]