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AT&T WIRELESS NETWORK PERFORMANCE RANKS #1 IN
MASSACHUSETTS
Independent mobile analytics firm RootMetrics awards top spot to AT&T in
statewide wireless network performance study

BOSTON, MASS., AUGUST 19, 2014 A newly released report shows AT&T* wireless
customers in Massachusetts are enjoying a network experience ranked highest for overall
data, call and text - network performance by an independent mobile analytics firm.

Seattle-based RootMetrics today released a statewide wireless network performance study,
which awarded AT&T first in Massachusetts for its combination of data, call and text network
performance. **

AT&T was ranked highest in our statewide study of overall network performance in
Massachusetts. Our statewide studies look at data, call and text performance across all network
technologies, including 4G LTE in Massachusetts. We look at performance from a consumers
point of view, and AT&T offered a very strong overall performance for those in Massachusetts
during our tests, said Bill Moore, president and CEO of RootMetrics.

AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in a nationwide 4G network with ultra-fast
speeds and a consistent user experience. AT&Ts 4G LTE deployment is ahead of schedule,
covering more than 290 million people. ***

Network coverage and quality are the top reasons customers choose our network, said
Patricia Jacobs, President, AT&T New England. We continue to invest and upgrade
aggressively. From 2011 through 2013, AT&T has invested more than $575 million in its
wireless and wireline networks in Massachusetts. And we continue to make investments to
deliver a great overall mobile experience for our customers.

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*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.
** Rankings based on RootMetrics Massachusetts State RootScore Report: covering January-June 2014 for network performance
test results of 4 mobile networks as an average across all available network types. The RootMetrics award is not an endorsement of
AT&T. Your results may vary. Visit www.rootmetrics.com for details.
***4G LTE availability in select markets. Learn more at att.com/network.

**** Claim based on analysis of independent third party data regarding nationwide carriers 4G LTE. LTE is a trademark of ETSI.
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