AT&T, the Exclusive Wireless Provider of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Scores More Coverage for Fans
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Posted on December 2, 2011 at 9:49:01 AM
AT&T, the Exclusive Wireless Provider of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Scores More Coverage for Fans
New Equipment Enhances Mobile Broadband Coverage at Heinz Field
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that it is now the exclusive wireless provider of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition, AT&T has expanded its mobile broadband coverage in Pittsburgh at Heinz Field by installing state-of-the-art antennas and radio equipment in the stadium. AT&T's investment means that Pittsburgh Steelers fans will be able to enjoy faster speeds and more coverage on their wireless phones - making it easier to check fantasy league stats, text friends or share photos while enjoying the game.
"We are excited about our new relationship with AT&T and the opportunity to provide our fans expanded service at Heinz Field," said Art Rooney II, president Pittsburgh Steelers.
"We're proud supporters of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and we're delighted to bring our customers a better wireless experience during home games. The additional capacity that we've added to our network at the stadium is specifically designed to support the type of network traffic we typically see from large crowds," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager, AT&T Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
As the exclusive wireless provider of the Steelers, AT&T is bringing fans a new way to stay connected to the team. Steelers Nation Connect, presented by AT&T, includes the Steelers Game Day Plus App, Steelers Text Alerts and m.Steelers.com. The app features include streaming live action video from several angles on game day, the Steelers Radio Network broadcast and real-time game day stats from the NFL. Text alerts will send team news and updated scores right to fans' phones, and the Steelers mobile site will feature team news, video and pictures on the go.
"Steelers Nation Connect will make sure that you get access to game day action - whether your seats are in the 500 level, on the 50-yard line or at home on the couch. It's modern day football at its finest - all in the palm of your hand," added Evans.
The newly installed equipment, which also benefits AT&T customers attending other events at Heinz Field, consists of three antennas which break the stadium into zones, ultimately allowing the network to support more traffic.
AT&T is an industry pioneer in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. The company's recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand its network. If approved, this deal means that AT&T will be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from its current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent.
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 225 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 29,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in Pennsylvania or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit an AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit our AT&T network news page.
*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.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) 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 around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, 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 services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
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. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. 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. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Brandy Bell-Truskey of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-610-322-3461, brandy.bell-truskey@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
New Equipment Enhances Mobile Broadband Coverage at Heinz Field
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that it is now the exclusive wireless provider of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition, AT&T has expanded its mobile broadband coverage in Pittsburgh at Heinz Field by installing state-of-the-art antennas and radio equipment in the stadium. AT&T's investment means that Pittsburgh Steelers fans will be able to enjoy faster speeds and more coverage on their wireless phones - making it easier to check fantasy league stats, text friends or share photos while enjoying the game.
"We are excited about our new relationship with AT&T and the opportunity to provide our fans expanded service at Heinz Field," said Art Rooney II, president Pittsburgh Steelers.
"We're proud supporters of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and we're delighted to bring our customers a better wireless experience during home games. The additional capacity that we've added to our network at the stadium is specifically designed to support the type of network traffic we typically see from large crowds," said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager, AT&T Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.
As the exclusive wireless provider of the Steelers, AT&T is bringing fans a new way to stay connected to the team. Steelers Nation Connect, presented by AT&T, includes the Steelers Game Day Plus App, Steelers Text Alerts and m.Steelers.com. The app features include streaming live action video from several angles on game day, the Steelers Radio Network broadcast and real-time game day stats from the NFL. Text alerts will send team news and updated scores right to fans' phones, and the Steelers mobile site will feature team news, video and pictures on the go.
"Steelers Nation Connect will make sure that you get access to game day action - whether your seats are in the 500 level, on the 50-yard line or at home on the couch. It's modern day football at its finest - all in the palm of your hand," added Evans.
The newly installed equipment, which also benefits AT&T customers attending other events at Heinz Field, consists of three antennas which break the stadium into zones, ultimately allowing the network to support more traffic.
AT&T is an industry pioneer in delivering the benefits of mobile broadband networks, devices and applications. With the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities for an amazing wireless voice and data experience. The company's recently announced agreement to acquire T-Mobile USA represents a major commitment to strengthen and expand its network. If approved, this deal means that AT&T will be able to expand the next generation of mobile broadband - 4G LTE - from its current plan of 80 percent of the U.S. population to more than 97 percent.
AT&T's mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 225 countries and data service in more than 200 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with more than 29,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 190,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
For more information about AT&T's mobile broadband coverage in Pennsylvania or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit an AT&T Coverage Viewer.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit our AT&T network news page.
*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.
** Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basic. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) 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 around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, 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 services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
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. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. 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. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Brandy Bell-Truskey of AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-610-322-3461, brandy.bell-truskey@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com