Wireless Week Honors AT&T for Wi-Fi Leadership and Growth as Customer Connections Triple Year-Over-Year
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Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:14:01 AM
Wireless Week Honors AT&T for Wi-Fi Leadership and Growth as Customer Connections Triple Year-Over-Year
Customers Can Now Connect to More Than 30,000 AT&T Operated Wi-Fi Hot Spots
DALLAS, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the AT&T* Wi-Fi network continuing to scale and consumers making record a record number of Wi-Fi connections, Wireless Week honored AT&T with an industry leadership award for its Wi-Fi strategy, innovation and growth at their 15th Annual Leadership Awards ceremony Tuesday, May 8 at CTIA in New Orleans.
"Bolstered by the strategic acquisition of Wayport, AT&T's Wi-Fi network complements its cellular network in helping meet the demands of a customer base that has come to expect a fast, reliable connection on all of their devices, at all times, wherever they happen to be. Wireless Week is proud to recognize AT&T for doing an outstanding job of recognizing the value of Wi-Fi and making it an important part of its offerings," said Monica Alleven, editor in chief for Wireless Week.
Wireless Week also recognized AT&T for its record number of connections and network traffic made on the AT&T Wi-Fi network, which continued to grow in the first quarter of 2012:
-- 626.4 million AT&T Wi-Fi connections made in the first quarter of 2012,
more than half of the 1.2 billion connections made in all of 2011.
-- Quadrupled monthly Wi-Fi data uploads from mobile devices in first
quarter 2012 versus first quarter 2011.
-- Tripled AT&T Wi-Fi network traffic in first quarter 2012 versus network
traffic for first quarter 2011.
-- More than 79 connections per second made to more than 30,000 AT&T
operated Wi-Fi Hot Spots.
"We made a decision to scale our network and invest in Wi-Fi technology, products and services to help deliver a better customer experience," said Angie Wiskocil, Senior Vice President, AT&T Wi-Fi Services. "Wi-Fi plays a strategic role in keeping our customers connected when and where they want, and we're thrilled to receive this recognition. Wi-Fi usage will only continue to skyrocket, and we're proud to provide fast, reliable and convenient access to customers and businesses across the country."
AT&T's recent acquisition of Montreal-based Wi-Fi managed services provider Superclick Networks, Inc. expands our services and platforms to deliver premium services in the high-end hospitality sector, domestically and internationally. Hotel locations account for approximately 45 percent of the total AT&T Wi-Fi network traffic, driven by business travelers and longer connection times during guests' stay.
Additionally, AT&T recently reached an agreement to provide free Wi-Fi across Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport's five terminals, totaling more than six million square feet of terminal space, in order to help travelers stay connected. Sporting venues and stadiums also choose AT&T Wi-Fi Services to deploy and manage their Wi-Fi networks in order to keep visitors engaged with the arena experience.
AT&T is also deploying free Wi-Fi to provide convenient connectivity for AT&T customers in high traffic areas. This year, AT&T launched free Wi-Fi at Staten Island's FDR Boardwalk, Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park and Manhattan's Central Park Zoo. To date, AT&T has launched free Wi-Fi at 21 park locations in New York City.
The AT&T Wi-Fi network continues to scale. AT&T customers can connect to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with access to more than 233,000 global roaming hot spots, including more than 30,000 AT&T operated domestic Wi-Fi Hot Spots. 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.
*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.
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.
© 2012 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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Rountree, +1-512-495-7186, jrountree@connected.att-mail.com, for AT&T Corporate Communications
Web Site: http://www.att.com
Customers Can Now Connect to More Than 30,000 AT&T Operated Wi-Fi Hot Spots
DALLAS, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the AT&T* Wi-Fi network continuing to scale and consumers making record a record number of Wi-Fi connections, Wireless Week honored AT&T with an industry leadership award for its Wi-Fi strategy, innovation and growth at their 15th Annual Leadership Awards ceremony Tuesday, May 8 at CTIA in New Orleans.
"Bolstered by the strategic acquisition of Wayport, AT&T's Wi-Fi network complements its cellular network in helping meet the demands of a customer base that has come to expect a fast, reliable connection on all of their devices, at all times, wherever they happen to be. Wireless Week is proud to recognize AT&T for doing an outstanding job of recognizing the value of Wi-Fi and making it an important part of its offerings," said Monica Alleven, editor in chief for Wireless Week.
Wireless Week also recognized AT&T for its record number of connections and network traffic made on the AT&T Wi-Fi network, which continued to grow in the first quarter of 2012:
-- 626.4 million AT&T Wi-Fi connections made in the first quarter of 2012,
more than half of the 1.2 billion connections made in all of 2011.
-- Quadrupled monthly Wi-Fi data uploads from mobile devices in first
quarter 2012 versus first quarter 2011.
-- Tripled AT&T Wi-Fi network traffic in first quarter 2012 versus network
traffic for first quarter 2011.
-- More than 79 connections per second made to more than 30,000 AT&T
operated Wi-Fi Hot Spots.
"We made a decision to scale our network and invest in Wi-Fi technology, products and services to help deliver a better customer experience," said Angie Wiskocil, Senior Vice President, AT&T Wi-Fi Services. "Wi-Fi plays a strategic role in keeping our customers connected when and where they want, and we're thrilled to receive this recognition. Wi-Fi usage will only continue to skyrocket, and we're proud to provide fast, reliable and convenient access to customers and businesses across the country."
AT&T's recent acquisition of Montreal-based Wi-Fi managed services provider Superclick Networks, Inc. expands our services and platforms to deliver premium services in the high-end hospitality sector, domestically and internationally. Hotel locations account for approximately 45 percent of the total AT&T Wi-Fi network traffic, driven by business travelers and longer connection times during guests' stay.
Additionally, AT&T recently reached an agreement to provide free Wi-Fi across Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport's five terminals, totaling more than six million square feet of terminal space, in order to help travelers stay connected. Sporting venues and stadiums also choose AT&T Wi-Fi Services to deploy and manage their Wi-Fi networks in order to keep visitors engaged with the arena experience.
AT&T is also deploying free Wi-Fi to provide convenient connectivity for AT&T customers in high traffic areas. This year, AT&T launched free Wi-Fi at Staten Island's FDR Boardwalk, Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park and Manhattan's Central Park Zoo. To date, AT&T has launched free Wi-Fi at 21 park locations in New York City.
The AT&T Wi-Fi network continues to scale. AT&T customers can connect to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with access to more than 233,000 global roaming hot spots, including more than 30,000 AT&T operated domestic Wi-Fi Hot Spots. 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.
*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.
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.
© 2012 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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Rountree, +1-512-495-7186, jrountree@connected.att-mail.com, for AT&T Corporate Communications
Web Site: http://www.att.com