Netplus Selects AT&T Frame Relay to Improve Delivery of Network Solutions to Remote Customers

Parsippany, New Jersey, May 2, 2006, AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) announced today that it will provide Internet-Protocol (IP)-enabled Frame Relay services to NetPlus, Inc., a company that provides network analysis, design and deployment for companies throughout the United States. AT&T Frame Relay Service is an efficient, scalable way for businesses to incorporate critical applications into their current networks, allowing for unified communications across the enterprise and optimal network efficiency and reliability.

In particular, AT&T’s solution will support NetPlus in its delivery of networking solutions to customers located in rural areas. While approximately 300 NetPlus customers will benefit from the initial deployment, the solution is designed to allow for simple expansion to accommodate for bandwidth upgrades at existing locations and additional company growth.

“Today, excellent network reliability and high availability are required for all businesses,” said William Mitreuter, director of operations for NetPlus. “With AT&T as a trusted service partner, we are confident in our ability to deliver robust, cost-effective network solutions — even to our customers in the most remote locations.”

AT&T Frame Relay services will also provide NetPlus with inventory management and disaster recovery.

About NetPlus, Inc.
Founded in 1996, NetPlus, Inc. is a privately held corporation located in Parsippany, New Jersey, that provides reliable and scalable end-to-end network systems. The company’s diverse experience in LAN/WAN infrastructure and security analysis, design, and implementation can benefit any organization in need of a robust infrastructure. NetPlus’ degreed and certified engineers conduct hands-on training sessions designed to give trainees the analytical and technical skills needed to operate today’s complex internet-works. NetPlus has a solid track record of training and certifying corporate and entry level IT professionals. For more information on products and services you can contact NetPlus at www.netplusinc.net.

About the New AT&T
AT&T Inc. is one of the world’s largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with 55.8 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.att.com.

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