AT&T Introduces High-Definition Voice in Initial Markets

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May 15, 2014, 08:30 ET

DALLAS, May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning May 23, AT&Tⁱ is introducing High Definition (HD) Voiceⁱⁱ on an all-IP, Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) network in select markets. At AT&T, you won't have to choose between faster data speeds and crystal clear conversations. HD Voice customers can simultaneously talk while surfing the Web at 4G LTE speeds, all on the nation's most reliable 4G LTE networkⁱⁱⁱ – it's the best of both worlds.

HD Voice from AT&T will be enabled on the Samsung Galaxy S®4 mini—which will deliver some of the best software features from the Galaxy S 4 in compact form— with more devices to come. AT&T was the first to deliver Samsung's Galaxy family of devices; and the introduction of VoLTE HD Voice in collaboration with Samsung marks yet another key milestone in offering the best selection of Samsung Galaxy series in the U.S.

Initially, HD Voice from AT&T will be available in select areas in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and will continue to expand on a market-by-market basis.

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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 internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's most reliable 4G LTE 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 service with the AT&T U-verse^® brand. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

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ⁱⁱ Limited availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. Both parties on the call must have an AT&T HD Voice capable device, be located in an AT&T HD Voice coverage area, and have HD Voice set up on their AT&T account. HD Voice will be available at no additional cost. Additional restrictions apply. Learn more at www.att.com/hdvoice.
ⁱⁱⁱ Reliability claim based on third party data regarding nationwide carriers' 4G LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.

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