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AT&T OPENS NEW RETAIL STORE IN AURORA

Newest Tech Playground Lets You Try All The Latest Devices, Services and Apps and Consult With Tech Experts AURORA- JULY 27, 2012 AT&T* has opened a new 2,688 square-foot retail store in the Westfield Fox Valley Mall in Aurora to serve the growing number of customers using and shopping for smartphones, tablets, connected devices and accessories, as well as home products and services. The new store is located at 2320 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora, 60504.

To celebrate the opening, on Sunday, July 29th, Congresswoman Judy Biggert and U.S. Rep. Linda Chapa-LaVia, will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and Randy Fenoli of TLCs hit series, Say Yes to the Dress and Randy to the Rescue, will meet and greet the public from 12 noon to 2 p.m. WLIT Radio will also be on site with promotional give-aways.

Through Sept. 15, 2012, AT&T is offering a special promotion at the store that will give customers $100 off the Pantech Element Android Tablet, with the purchase of the Pantech Burst smartphone, and a two-year service agreement, with qualifying voice and data plan. We are focused on making our customers experience exceptional, and for our retail stores, that begins with a convenient location, inviting store layout and helpful, knowledgeable staff, said Dave Fine, vice president and general manager for AT&T in Illinois. Whether youre shopping for personal use, your business, or just for fun, were here to help you find the right solution. Our newest retail store is another example of our commitment and investment in the Aurora community.

AT&T retail stores offer an open, interactive environment where shoppers can get hands-on with products and services and expert technology assistance from trained consultants. Knowledgable AT&T representatives can help you find the devices, apps and services that fit your needs, provide product demonstrations and answer any questions.

You can test-drive new devices and services, including the Pantech Element, Samsung Galaxy S III, the Motorola Atrix HD, 4G LTE** smartphones and tablets and AT&T U-verse TV, the fastest growing TV provider in the U.S. You can also try out various wireless apps, such as AT&T Navigator, which provides GPS navigation with turn-by-turn directions, or AT&T Family Map, a family locator service designed to help give parents peace of mind. I have been a strong supporter of attracting private investment into our mobile internet and broadband networks, because in todays wireless world, these new technologies are driving the economy, said State Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia. This new retail store investment by AT&T will allow consumers and businesses to see the latest mobile devices that are changing the world we live in and allowing us to stay connected to family, friends, work and business.

The Westfield Fox Valley Mall store hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. AT&T has more than 70 retail locations in Illinois. To find the nearest AT&T store or Device Support Center near you, visit www.att.com/find-a-store or www.att.com/dsc.

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