AT&T Plans to Invest More Than $15 Million This Year in the Maine Wireless Network

8/28/08 - AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has announced a planned investment of more than $15 million in the Maine wireless network in 2008, which marks the largest investment since 2005 and will bring the planned four-year state investment total to nearly $70 million.

Part of the 2008 investment plan calls for 14 new cell sites in the state. Several of those sites have already gone live, including those in Auburn, Orland, and Wiscasset. Additional coverage will be added in Orono, Cape Elizabeth, Winterport, Shapleigh, Berwick, Orrington, Lewiston, Lisbon, Brewer, York and Wells by the end of the year.

"AT&T is making a substantial commitment to Maine and continues to deliver significant benefits to consumers and businesses across the state -- a direct result of the company's efforts to expand and enhance its network operations and the synergies that come from being part of the world's leading communications company," said Michele Consalvo, vice president of external affairs for AT&T in Maine. "Our 2008 technology investment is a tangible measure of our desire to provide our customers with unsurpassed service and delivers on our promise to further innovation that will help grow the state's overall economic well being."

"It is our goal to ensure that AT&T customers in Maine and all over the country have the very best wireless experience possible -- which includes great coverage and quality of service," said Steve Krom, vice president and general manager for AT&T's wireless operations in New England. "Our ongoing investment in the Maine network provides our customers with the benefits of a state-of-the-art voice and data network, along with cutting-edge wireless devices."

Later this year, AT&T will also expand its high speed third-generation (3G) network to 79 additional cell sites, bringing mobile broadband capability to customers in areas of Cumberland, Sagadahoc and York Counties.

AT&T operates the nation's fastest 3G network, according to recent data compiled by leading independent wireless research firms. AT&T's 3G network will allow Maine customers to have access to a new era of mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content, including the simultaneous sharing of voice and live video.

Maine customers in all parts of the state now have access to AT&T's full lineup of exclusive devices and services, including the Apple iPhone and the new Sony Ericsson w350 walkman phone. Customers can shop online or visit any AT&T company-owned store or authorized retailer.

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By Robert Hoskins

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