AT&T Launches First National One-Rate Wireless Service Plan; Exclusive Nationwide Availability of New Nokia Phones With 200-Hour Battery.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 1998--AT&T today announced the first national one-rate wireless service price plan. The plan, AT&T Digital One Rate, available now, provides customers a single, all-inclusive rate for incoming or outgoing calls anytime, anywhere in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. - eliminating separate roaming The ability to use a communications device such as a cellphone or PDA and be able to move from one cell or access point to another without losing the connection. and long-distance long-dis·tance adj. 1. Covering a long distance: a long-distance runner; operating under long-distance supervision. 2. charges. "AT&T is dead-set on using our technology to stimulate top-line growth," said C. Michael Armstrong C Michael Armstong (born 18 October, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan) is the former AT&T chairman and CEO, who tried to reestablish AT&T as an end-to-end carrier. Unfortunately, due to the dot.com bust and various other issues, he was forced to break the group up in 2001. , AT&T chairman. "We have again set the pace for the nation's wireless industry by dramatically simplifying wireless price plans in a way that is sure to stimulate wireless usage." Armstrong said that AT&T's new price plan removes any uncertainty and concerns customers might have about large, surprise charges on their wireless bills, by offering flat fees for a set amount of minutes monthly. AT&T noted that wireless carriers traditionally offer calling plans with a monthly access charge. Subscribers also typically pay separate long-distance charges for inbound in·bound 1 adj. Bound inward; incoming: inbound commuter traffic. Adj. 1. inbound and outbound out·bound adj. Outward bound; headed away: outbound trains. Adj. 1. outbound - that is going out or leaving; "the departing train"; "an outward journey"; "outward-bound ships" calls outside the local calling area, and roaming charges when traveling outside of their home area. Local calling areas and home areas vary by geographic location. "With AT&T Digital One Rate every call our customers make and receive is priced like a local call," said Armstrong. "That's unparalleled freedom in wireless calling in this country." AT&T Digital One Rate is offered on three monthly calling plans, priced as follows: 600 minutes of monthly air time for $89.99; 1,000 minutes of monthly air time for $119.99; and 1,400 minutes of monthly air time for $149.99. Additional minutes are billed at a flat rate of $.25 per minute. These plans are available immediately and require the use of a Digital multi-network phone. These are the latest generation Digital PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. phones, and they work everywhere on the largest digital wireless network in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , operated by AT&T Wireless Services. Digital multi-network phones also operate with other wireless carriers' digital and analog networks and, therefore, are capable of providing service to subscribers almost anywhere in North America. The combination of AT&T's vast digital wireless network and the multi-network capabilities of the phones make AT&T Wireless the only company that can offer customers such simple and flexible wireless service pricing nationwide. AT&T also announced today an exclusive agreement with Nokia Nokia (nō`kēä), town (1996 pop. 26,326), Western Finland prov., SW Finland, on Lake Näsijärvi. It is an industrial community where wood and rubber products are manufactured. . For one year, AT&T will have exclusive distribution rights to the Nokia 6162 Digital multi-network phone. The company also will have exclusive distribution rights for 90 days to the Nokia 6160 Digital multi-network phone. These phones provide seamless wireless coverage throughout more than 7,000 cities nationwide by operating in the digital mode on 1900 MHz networks MHz Networks is a Northern Virginia based public broadcasting group operated by Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation. The two stations that comprise MHz Networks are WNVC, analog channel 56 (MHz1 and digital and analog modes on 850 MHz networks. The phones offer all standard Digital PCS features, as well as many new features, including a standard extended-life battery with up to 200 hours (or eight days) of stand-by Stand´-by` n. 1. One who, or that which, stands by one in need; something upon which one relies for constant use or in an emergency. time - more than three times the life of typical wireless batteries today. (An extended-life battery will be available in July July: see month. with up to 335 hours, or 13 days, of standby standby Medtalk adjective Referring to the immediate availability of a certain specialist–anesthesiologist, surgeon, who can be deployed in a medical emergency. Cf Concurrent. time and more than five hours of talk time.) The Nokia phones each weigh less than six ounces, nestle into the palm of a hand and include a large, easy-to-read screen for accessing standard AT&T Digital PCS features. Other unique features of the phone include a calendar, clock with alarm, calculator calculator or calculating machine, device for performing numerical computations; it may be mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic. The electronic computer is also a calculator but performs other functions as well. functions and four games. The Nokia 6160 offers an open key pad; the 6162 has an activated activated a state of being more than usually active. In biological systems this is usually brought about by chemical or electrical means. Commonly said of pharmaceutical and chemical products. flip keypad A small keyboard or supplementary keyboard keys; for example, the keys on a calculator or the number/cursor cluster on a computer keyboard. See programmable keypad. cover. The phones are available for $199 and $229, respectively. "This is an unprecedented offer for wireless consumers," said Dan Hesse Hesse (hĕs, hēs`ē, hĕs`ə), Ger. Hessen, state (1994 pop. 5,800,000), 8,150 sq mi (24,604 sq km), central Germany. Wiesbaden is the capital. , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AT&T Wireless Services. "Combining the largest digital wireless network in North America with a service plan that eliminates long-distance and roaming charges in all 50 United States - all through a lightweight, feature-rich, Digital multi-network phone that can be left on for days - enables AT&T to provide customers with a new, unmatched level of freedom. "Our customers won't be surprised by a battery that wears down quickly or by losing service when they travel from a digital to an analog network," said Hesse. Armstrong added, "The launch of AT&T Digital One Rate is in keeping with AT&T's commitment to give customers what they want: simplicity, practical solutions and value for their money. "We think our new pricing plan and the Nokia phones offer our customers simplicity and cost effectiveness and will expand the ways consumers use wireless," Armstrong said, echoing remarks he made when he announced in January that AT&T planned to offer new multi-network phones. "We are giving our customers an important new alternative for all of their communications needs." AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. is the largest digital wireless carrier in the United States and also provides messaging, wireless data and aviation communications services. At the end of the first quarter, 1998, AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. had more than 2.6 million Digital PCS customers and 8.4 million total wireless customers on a proportional proportional values expressed as a proportion of the total number of values in a series. proportional dwarf the patient is a miniature without disproportionate reductions or enlargements of body parts. count. AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of AT&T Corp. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :T), the world's leader in telecommunications services In telecommunication, the term telecommunications service has the following meanings: 1. Any service provided by a telecommunication provider. 2. and technology. -0- Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : PRESS BRIEFING -- AT&T Chairman C. Michael Armstrong will host an audio briefing for reporters today at 11:00 a.m. EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT to discuss AT&T's new one-rate wireless service price plan. Interested reporters in the United States and Canada should call in prior to 11:00 at 1-800-700-8174; reporters elsewhere should call 612-332-0430. Starting at 3:30 p.m. EDT for 48 hours, a rebroadcast of the call is available at 1-800-475-6701 in the U.S. and Canada; at 320-365-3844 elsewhere. The access code for both is 389-773. PHOTOS AVAILABLE - Two digital photos - one of Armstrong and one of Armstrong with AT&T Wireless Services President and CEO Dan Hesse -- will move on AP PhotoExpress as WPD WPD WordPerfect Document (file extension) WPD Western Power Distribution (UK) WPD Western Police District (local police authority in Manila, Philippines) 1 and WPD2 for 05/07/98 and can also be retrieved in digital form without charge from Wieck Photo DataBase at 972-392-0888. Product photos are available on the AT&T Website at http://www.att.com/press/0598/980507.cha.html. B-ROLL - Video footage is available from 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. EDT today at coordinates Galaxy 4, Transponder 11, C-Band. The feed will be repeated from 1:00 to 1:15 p.m. EDT today at coordinates Galaxy 4, Transponder 7, C-Band. Call the control room with questions at 206-443-4070. -0-
AT&T Wireless Services
AT&T Digital One Rate
The Industry's First National One Rate Wireless Service Plan
Every Call is Like a Local Call Throughout the United States
Revolutionizing the industry by dramatically simplifying wireless
service plans, AT&T Digital One Rate provides customers a single,
all-inclusive rate (with no long distance or roaming charges) for
incoming or outgoing calls made throughout the 50 United States. AT&T
Digital One Rate is offered on three monthly calling plans available
immediately to customers using Digital multi-network phones from AT&T.
AT&T Digital One Rate Features
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Rate plans 600 minutes of monthly airtime for $89.99
1,000 minutes of monthly airtime for $119.99
1,400 minutes of monthly airtime for $149.99
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Nationwide 50-state roaming No additional charge (within
(in more than 7,000 cities) the AT&T Digital One Rate area)
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Long distance within all 50 No charge
states (inbound or outbound)
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All other international At prevailing international long distance
long distance rate
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Additional airtime in $0.25/minute (throughout all 50 states)
excess of plan
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Roaming airtime in Canada $0.60/minute
and Mexico
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Handset Digital multi-network phone from AT&T;
operates on 1900 MHz and 850 MHz
networks; operates in digital and
analog modes
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Integrated bill Optional (same as today)
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Call Forwarding feature $0.25/minute
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Contract 12-month and 24-month options
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Early cancellation $10 for each month remaining in contract
($120 maximum)
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AT&T Digital PCS features AT&T Caller ID; PCS Messaging; VoiceMail;
(available throughout the Message Waiting Indicator; Call Waiting;
largest digital wireless Three-way Calling; extended battery life
network in North (up to 200 hours standby time with
America) standard battery on some phone models
today; up to 335 hours standby time by
July)
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Other terms and conditions apply.
CONTACT: Jane O'Donaghue 201-967-3568 (office) 201-294-2404 (wireless) jane.odonaghue@attws.com or Ken Woo 425-828-1349 (office) 206-972-1728 (wireless) kwoo@att.com |
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