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AT&T IS HIRING IN NEW YORK

Announces more than 140 jobs to support companys retail and network operations New York, N.Y., Dec., 11, 2013 AT&T* today announced that the company will hire workers for more than 140 jobs across New York. The positions will focus on supporting the companys enhancements for the wireless network in the state and are the result AT&Ts continued investment in its customer service and network operations. The transformation of the communications industry is powering more choices for consumers, jobs for workers and needed investments for communities, said Thomas DeVito, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T New York. AT&T continues to add jobs and invest in our 21st century networks to ensure we are providing the highest level of service consumers demand in todays competitive marketplace. The open positions are located in communities around the Empire State and include jobs in retail and in technical fields such as engineering and network. More information on AT&T job openings can be found at www.att.jobs The hirings reflect AT&Ts continuing investment in its New York network and team. In the first half of 2013, AT&T invested neary $225 million in its wireless and wired networks in New York. The investments included deployment of new macro sites, small cells and Distributed Antenna Systems across the state as part of AT&Ts Project Velocity IP, three-year investment plan announced last fall to expand and enhance its IP broadband networks. The company also expanded and enhanced its 4G LTE network, which provides ultra-fast mobile Internet speeds, and deployed new Wi-Fi hot spots. These investments help to ensure that New York residents continue to receive the best possible experience over the AT&T network, whether at home, at work or on the go, added DeVito. Our teams are committed to providing the very best service to our New York customers, and were thrilled to add additional expertise to our dedicated retail team across the state.

AT&T jobs are among the best in the world and full-and-part-time positions include competitive wages and benefits. AT&T currently employees nearly 3,800 employees throughout New York and consistently hires new talent. AT&T is regularly recognized for training and development program that are among the best in the country, and invested about $280 million training employees and about $26.6 million in tuition aid during 2012. AT&T is committed to and has been recognized for diversity and veteran recruiting.

*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.

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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 nations fastest and 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 companys 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/aboutus or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att. 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 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.
4G LTE speed claim based on national carriers average 4G LTE download speeds. Reliability claim based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. 4G LTE availability varies.

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