AT&T, NYC Parks Department, And Bronx Borough President Launch Free Wi-Fi At Hunts Point Riverside Park
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Posted on August 21, 2012 at 12:28:01 PM
AT&T, NYC Parks Department, And Bronx Borough President Launch Free Wi-Fi At Hunts Point Riverside Park
Bronx Park Becomes 24th NYC Park Location with Free AT&T Wi-Fi
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T officials today launched free AT&T Wi-Fi service at Hunts Point Riverside Park with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the New York City Parks Department. Hunts Point Riverside Park is the third Bronx park to receive the service through the "Wi-Fi in the Parks" initiative; a collaboration between AT&T and the Bloomberg Administration to provide free Wi-Fi at 26 parks locations across the five boroughs. In addition to Wi-Fi, AT&T has made major investments in the Bronx wireless network over the past year, including the addition of LTE service and 239 network upgrades.
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"AT&T is committed to providing Bronx residents and all New Yorkers creative ways to stay connected whether they're at home, at work or in Hunts Point Riverside Park," said Marissa Shorenstein, President, AT&T New York. "Through our continued efforts with the Wi-Fi in the Parks Initiative and our ongoing improvements to the network, Bronx residents now have even more ways to stay in touch with friends, families and co-workers."
"I am excited about the continued growth of the 'Wi-Fi in the Parks' initiative in the Bronx, and I welcome the expansion of this program to Hunts Point Riverside Park," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. "I want to thank AT&T for its continued commitment to the Bronx and for improving the experience of our park visitors, who for the past year have been taking advantage of free Wi-Fi service at Devoe Park and Joyce Kilmer Park, and will now continue to enjoy the advantages of staying connected at another park in our borough."
"The launch of free Wi-Fi at Hunts Point Riverside Park gives Bronx residents another opportunity to take advantage of the borough's beautiful parks," said Bob Garafola, Deputy Commissioner, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. "We're thrilled to work with AT&T to continue to connect New Yorkers in parks across all five boroughs."
"I commend AT&T, the NYC Parks Department and the Bronx Borough President for working so diligently to improve access to not only beautiful, safe and enjoyable parks, but also for ensuring that like other communities, our residents can enjoy internet access through free Wi-Fi service while at Riverside Park," said Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo. "It is imperative that we continue to enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors, and this initiative is a great step in that direction, facilitating web searches, online reading or allowing local schools to host outdoor classes, and much more."
"I am proud to join the Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., and AT&T to celebrate the continued growth of 'Wi-Fi in the Parks' in the Bronx," said Sen. Gustavo Rivera. "Having access to wireless Internet is an important tool for Bronxites and has already enhanced the quality of life of my constituents, while also providing new activities and uses for city parks."
In addition to launching LTE service in the Bronx, AT&T has made significant network upgrades in the borough, including a new cell site, two broadband speed upgrades, 124 capacity upgrades and 112 network connection upgrades.
Any Wi-Fi enabled smartphone and tablet user can connect to free AT&T Wi-Fi at many other park locations across all five boroughs including:
-- Herbert Von King Park
-- McCarren Park Field House
-- Pier 1 and Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park
-- Prospect Park Picnic House
-- Astoria Park
-- Tompkins Square Park
-- Marcus Garvey Park
-- Clove Lakes Park
-- Battery Bosque and Ferry Landing at Battery Park
-- Thomas Jefferson Park
-- Joyce Kilmer Park
-- Mineral Springs, Tavern on the Green, Rumsey Playfield and Central Park
Zoo in Central Park
-- Devoe Park
-- Fort Greene Park
-- MacDonald Park
-- Rucker Park
-- Queens Zoo
AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 220,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements.
For more information on AT&T Wi-Fi locations and instructions on how to connect, visit AT&T Wi-Fi Access.
*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.
** Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
*** 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 largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning 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'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.
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Bronx Park Becomes 24th NYC Park Location with Free AT&T Wi-Fi
NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T officials today launched free AT&T Wi-Fi service at Hunts Point Riverside Park with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and the New York City Parks Department. Hunts Point Riverside Park is the third Bronx park to receive the service through the "Wi-Fi in the Parks" initiative; a collaboration between AT&T and the Bloomberg Administration to provide free Wi-Fi at 26 parks locations across the five boroughs. In addition to Wi-Fi, AT&T has made major investments in the Bronx wireless network over the past year, including the addition of LTE service and 239 network upgrades.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO)
"AT&T is committed to providing Bronx residents and all New Yorkers creative ways to stay connected whether they're at home, at work or in Hunts Point Riverside Park," said Marissa Shorenstein, President, AT&T New York. "Through our continued efforts with the Wi-Fi in the Parks Initiative and our ongoing improvements to the network, Bronx residents now have even more ways to stay in touch with friends, families and co-workers."
"I am excited about the continued growth of the 'Wi-Fi in the Parks' initiative in the Bronx, and I welcome the expansion of this program to Hunts Point Riverside Park," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. "I want to thank AT&T for its continued commitment to the Bronx and for improving the experience of our park visitors, who for the past year have been taking advantage of free Wi-Fi service at Devoe Park and Joyce Kilmer Park, and will now continue to enjoy the advantages of staying connected at another park in our borough."
"The launch of free Wi-Fi at Hunts Point Riverside Park gives Bronx residents another opportunity to take advantage of the borough's beautiful parks," said Bob Garafola, Deputy Commissioner, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. "We're thrilled to work with AT&T to continue to connect New Yorkers in parks across all five boroughs."
"I commend AT&T, the NYC Parks Department and the Bronx Borough President for working so diligently to improve access to not only beautiful, safe and enjoyable parks, but also for ensuring that like other communities, our residents can enjoy internet access through free Wi-Fi service while at Riverside Park," said Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo. "It is imperative that we continue to enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors, and this initiative is a great step in that direction, facilitating web searches, online reading or allowing local schools to host outdoor classes, and much more."
"I am proud to join the Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., and AT&T to celebrate the continued growth of 'Wi-Fi in the Parks' in the Bronx," said Sen. Gustavo Rivera. "Having access to wireless Internet is an important tool for Bronxites and has already enhanced the quality of life of my constituents, while also providing new activities and uses for city parks."
In addition to launching LTE service in the Bronx, AT&T has made significant network upgrades in the borough, including a new cell site, two broadband speed upgrades, 124 capacity upgrades and 112 network connection upgrades.
Any Wi-Fi enabled smartphone and tablet user can connect to free AT&T Wi-Fi at many other park locations across all five boroughs including:
-- Herbert Von King Park
-- McCarren Park Field House
-- Pier 1 and Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park
-- Prospect Park Picnic House
-- Astoria Park
-- Tompkins Square Park
-- Marcus Garvey Park
-- Clove Lakes Park
-- Battery Bosque and Ferry Landing at Battery Park
-- Thomas Jefferson Park
-- Joyce Kilmer Park
-- Mineral Springs, Tavern on the Green, Rumsey Playfield and Central Park
Zoo in Central Park
-- Devoe Park
-- Fort Greene Park
-- MacDonald Park
-- Rucker Park
-- Queens Zoo
AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 220,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements.
For more information on AT&T Wi-Fi locations and instructions on how to connect, visit AT&T Wi-Fi Access.
*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.
** Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
*** 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 largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning 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'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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Alix Anfang, +1-917-623-8052, aanfang@skdknick.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com