Store Offers Hands-On, Interactive Retail Experience for Customers in Rhode Island
LINCOLN, R.I., July 7 -- As people's lives become increasingly mobile and fast-paced, and to address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services, AT&T* today announced the opening of a new wireless retail store in Lincoln.
The store, located Lincoln Mall Plaza, has a state-of-the-art, hands-on design to engage customers and provide a "try before buy" service experience. Trained sales consultants will provide demonstrations of a wide range of wireless products. Shoppers can also test out various advanced wireless data applications including GPS navigation, mobile social networking or mobile television.
The Lincoln store is led by Fernando Neves and has a staff of seven employees who are trained to assist customers -- both business and consumer -- with purchasing decisions, customer service and technical support. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
There are nine AT&T-owned retail locations in Rhode Island. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of other authorized dealers and national retail locations.
To find out more details about AT&T's coverage in Rhode Island or anywhere in the United States, consumers can go to http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/. The online tool provides up-to-date wireless coverage information for specific locations. The tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*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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