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General information
NameAT&T
User rating 2.8
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Customer base78.2 + million in the U.S.
Customer service hrs.24 hours, 7 days a week
 
Network information
Network typeNationwide GSM, WCDMA/UMTS
Frequencies/Bands800/850, 1900, 2100
Coverage areaNationwide - GSM network
Roaming partnersall other GSM providers
Service activation areaAll 50 states
 
Our review
 

Company Overview: AT&T is currently the largest wireless carrier in the nation. AT&T formerly Cingular Wireless, uses a nationwide GSM network of cell towers and is roaming partners with T-Mobile, SunCom, and other GSM providers operating GSM systems. Cingular has more than 78.2 million (July 09) subscribers in the U.S.  The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. 

Following AT&T's merger with BellSouth in December 2006, Cingular Wireless is now solely owned by AT&T.

Special Plan Features: Rollover service allows subscribers to carry unused minutes from month-to-month; Myriad monthly plans include free mobile-to-mobile and optional unlimited nights/weekends and family calling; Data services available for phones/PDAs, BlackBerry devices, and laptops; Pre-paid service available.

Unique Features: Rollover minutes; Downloadable games, ringtones, and other entertainment; "MEdia Net" mobile Internet service for phones; Only major GSM carrier with push-to-talk service.

Pros: Nationwide service coverage and monthly plans competitive with all major carriers; Rollover minutes provide added value; Extensive selection of data and entertainment add-ons; GSM network supports many phones.

Cons: Notable customer service complaints in wake of merger with AT&T Wireless in 2004.

Customer Service: See user reviews 

Technology Used: Cingular Wireless operates nationwide GSM voice networks with GPRS and EDGE data services.  Newly lauched "BroadbandConnect" UMTS/HSDPA high-speed network.  Cingular also supports their legacy TDMA and analog networks, though they have recently announced these networks will be shut down in 2008.

Network Benefits: Nationwide coverage including high speed data services; Enterprise services for businesses - Cingular is the largest BlackBerry provider in North America; Push to talk service.


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