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AT&T Unwraps New High Tech Champaign Store in Time for the Holidays
Store Offers the Latest Devices for the Perfect Christmas Gift
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time to provide a new option for holiday shoppers, AT&T* today announced the opening of a high-tech retail store in Champaign. The store offers a unique way for customers to interact with and shop for a wide array of communications and entertainment services, including a hands-on demonstration area to engage customers and provide a "try before you buy" service experience.
"This new retail store location will allow more consumers and businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area to see the latest wireless devices and technologies that are changing how the world communicates," said State Rep. Naomi Jakobsson. "I voted to support an improved state law to attract more private sector investment to Illinois' wireless networks because wireless broadband brings economic growth."
"This store opening is more great news. It's yet another example of AT&T investment in Illinois since state lawmakers passed and Gov. Quinn signed a new, modern telecommunications law for our state," said AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza.
The Champaign location showcases a wide range of home and wireless solutions, including new tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 8.9 and the HTC Jetstream, as well as the latest in mobile device smartphones - the HTC Vivid(TM), HTC Titan(TM), Samsung Galaxy S(TM) II Skyrocket(TM), the Motorola Atrix(TM) 2, and the Blackberry(TM) Bold 9900. Shoppers can also explore AT&T U-verse® services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.
Customers visiting the store can test drive various wireless data applications, including AT&T Navigator® which provides GPS navigation with turn-by-turn directions, or the AT&T Family Map, a family locator service designed to help give parents peace of mind.
"Wireless technology and broadband is good for our economy and jobs - whether they're in agri-business, professional services, manufacturing or retail businesses," said State Sen. Michael Frerichs. "This investment is great for our area because it brings the latest technology. In a global economy, our employers can't afford to fall behind."
"Our Champaign store redefines the sales experience by allowing consumers to test drive our entire portfolio of products and services in an innovative way," said AT&T Illinois Vice President and General Manager Dave Fine. "Our goal is to help people choose the best mix of products and services that meet their individual needs to stay connected everywhere they live and work."
AT&T recently implemented its "Retail Promise" program to ensure that customers have the very best in-store shopping experience, based on their needs. The company uses its own wireless technology to quickly capture customers' comments, and posts this information to an internal website for store managers to review.
The Champaign store builds upon AT&T's overall commitment to the region. AT&T is continuing to expand and enhance its presence in central Illinois, ensuring consumers have convenient access to the latest in communications and entertainment services.
Located at 1902 North Prospect Ave., Suite 2, store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Store Manager John Martynowski and his knowledgeable sales consultants are ready to assist customers--both business and consumer--with purchasing decisions and technical support.
To help celebrate the opening of this new store, AT&T will offer a free Sony Ericson Xperia(TM) Play 4G to customers who purchase a two-year service agreement and data plan. The Sony is a 4G Android smartphone with dual camera and Facebook located inside.
There are more than 70 AT&T owned-stores in Illinois. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of authorized dealer and national retail locations.
*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.
About AT&T
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 around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, 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 services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
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. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. 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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Mollie West, Sr. Public Relations Mgr. of AT&T Inc. Wireless: +1-312-953-6283, Office: +1-312-696-3513, mw206a@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
AT&T Unwraps New High Tech Champaign Store in Time for the Holidays
Store Offers the Latest Devices for the Perfect Christmas Gift
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time to provide a new option for holiday shoppers, AT&T* today announced the opening of a high-tech retail store in Champaign. The store offers a unique way for customers to interact with and shop for a wide array of communications and entertainment services, including a hands-on demonstration area to engage customers and provide a "try before you buy" service experience.
"This new retail store location will allow more consumers and businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area to see the latest wireless devices and technologies that are changing how the world communicates," said State Rep. Naomi Jakobsson. "I voted to support an improved state law to attract more private sector investment to Illinois' wireless networks because wireless broadband brings economic growth."
"This store opening is more great news. It's yet another example of AT&T investment in Illinois since state lawmakers passed and Gov. Quinn signed a new, modern telecommunications law for our state," said AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza.
The Champaign location showcases a wide range of home and wireless solutions, including new tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 8.9 and the HTC Jetstream, as well as the latest in mobile device smartphones - the HTC Vivid(TM), HTC Titan(TM), Samsung Galaxy S(TM) II Skyrocket(TM), the Motorola Atrix(TM) 2, and the Blackberry(TM) Bold 9900. Shoppers can also explore AT&T U-verse® services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice.
Customers visiting the store can test drive various wireless data applications, including AT&T Navigator® which provides GPS navigation with turn-by-turn directions, or the AT&T Family Map, a family locator service designed to help give parents peace of mind.
"Wireless technology and broadband is good for our economy and jobs - whether they're in agri-business, professional services, manufacturing or retail businesses," said State Sen. Michael Frerichs. "This investment is great for our area because it brings the latest technology. In a global economy, our employers can't afford to fall behind."
"Our Champaign store redefines the sales experience by allowing consumers to test drive our entire portfolio of products and services in an innovative way," said AT&T Illinois Vice President and General Manager Dave Fine. "Our goal is to help people choose the best mix of products and services that meet their individual needs to stay connected everywhere they live and work."
AT&T recently implemented its "Retail Promise" program to ensure that customers have the very best in-store shopping experience, based on their needs. The company uses its own wireless technology to quickly capture customers' comments, and posts this information to an internal website for store managers to review.
The Champaign store builds upon AT&T's overall commitment to the region. AT&T is continuing to expand and enhance its presence in central Illinois, ensuring consumers have convenient access to the latest in communications and entertainment services.
Located at 1902 North Prospect Ave., Suite 2, store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Store Manager John Martynowski and his knowledgeable sales consultants are ready to assist customers--both business and consumer--with purchasing decisions and technical support.
To help celebrate the opening of this new store, AT&T will offer a free Sony Ericson Xperia(TM) Play 4G to customers who purchase a two-year service agreement and data plan. The Sony is a 4G Android smartphone with dual camera and Facebook located inside.
There are more than 70 AT&T owned-stores in Illinois. AT&T's products and services are also available at a number of authorized dealer and national retail locations.
*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.
About AT&T
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 around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, 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 services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
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. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. 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.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Mollie West, Sr. Public Relations Mgr. of AT&T Inc. Wireless: +1-312-953-6283, Office: +1-312-696-3513, mw206a@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com