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AT&T Fiber Now Available via a 100% Fiber Network in Southeast MichiganDALLAS, Oct.11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T1 launched ultra-fast internet service in parts of the Southeast Michigan area.2 We now connect eligible homes, apartments and small business locations in the area to a 1 gigabit internet connection3 on our 100% fiber network under the AT&T FiberSM umbrella brand. We've made AT&T FiberSM available in parts of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties by launching in Canton, South Lyon, Clinton Township and Novi. We plan to expand access to ultra-fast internet speeds in parts of Detroit, Ann Arbor, Roseville and Ferndale in mid-2017. The Southeast Michigan area is one of 67 metros where we're making our fastest internet service available. We now market our ultra-fast service to over 3 million locations, of which over 500,000 include apartments and condo units. We're on track to exceed the 12.5 million locations planned by mid-2019. "AT&T is committed to extending access to ultra-fast internet because our customers are increasingly interacting with their world in more data-intensive ways," said Jim Murray, president, AT&T Michigan. "A growing number of people are streaming content directly from their devices, and interacting with family and friends through live videos. For these reasons, we are proud to now offer our fastest internet speeds in several communities throughout southeast Michigan." "We fully support AT&T's investment in ultra-fast internet in the region. We look forward to working with them to expand in the city of Detroit and other communities," said Sally Talberg, chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission. "High-speed internet is a service residents and businesses have come to expect and access to it will enhance opportunities to grow our local economy." Internet-only pricing for customers who choose AT&T Internet 1000, our fastest speed tier on our 100% fiber network, starts as low as $90 a month. Customers may be able to add one of our award-winning DIRECTV or U-verse TV services. We have single, double and triple play offers to fit each customer's needs. Internet customers with on the 100% fiber network have access to the latest Wi-Fi technology. They can enjoy our best in-home Wi-Fi experience, faster Wi-Fi speeds, broad coverage and support for all of their devices. What can I dowith a service that starts with a 1 gig connection? You can also instantly access and stream the latest online movies, music and games. With these ultra-fast speeds, customers can seamlessly perform tasks like telecommuting, video-conferencing, uploading and downloading photos and videos, connect faster to the cloud and more. What is AT&T Fiber? For more information on AT&T Fiber, visit att.com/fibermap. To find an apartment or condo on the 100% fiber network, visit att.com/apartments. AT&T in Michigan: 1 AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand name and not by AT&T Inc. Cautionary Language Regarding Forward Looking Statements: Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise. About AT&T Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at http://about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att. © 2016 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the Globe logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. *Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier. International service required. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries. Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO
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