Categories : March 2009
AT&T Improves Coverage
In preparation for the 2009 NCAA Division – Men’s Basketball Tournament, AT&T has improved its wireless network. Data and wireless use is expected to increase during this event, and AT&T has constructed two new third-generation (3G) network sites, enhanced the capacity of existing 3G sites, and increased the temporary network capacity in Metropolitan Detroit, MI.
Top for Womens Business
On March 26, Dallas-based AT&T announced that America’s leading advocate for women-owned businesses as suppliers to the nation’s corporations, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), has honored AT&T as one of the Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
AT&T Diversity
On March 13, DiversityInc ranked Dallas-based AT&T no. 2 on its list of top 50 companies for diversity. In addition, AT&T ranked no. 1 among the top 10 companies for African Americans; no. 7 among the top 10 companies for recruitment and retention; and no. 8 among the top 10 companies for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees.
AT&T to Create New Jobs
According to an AT&T press release, the Dallas-based telecom company will create 3,000 new jobs in 2009. AT&T will invest up to $18 billion for the expansion to satisfy the nation’s increasing demand for video, broadband, and wireless services.
AT&T Expands U-Verse
Dallas-based AT&T expanded its high definition programming to include more than 100 HD channels in every U-Verse TV market. The improved lineup exceeds the HD programming offered by local pay-TV providers in all current U-Verse markets.