AT&T U-verse Launches a New Kind of Home Phone Service in Birmingham with AT&T U-verse Voice

Next-Generation Voice Service Offers Convenient Integrated Wired and Wireless Applications, Reliable Call Quality

Birmingham , Alabama.- AT&T U-verse is using the most advanced technology to revolutionize what Birmingham consumers can do with their home phones. AT&T* today announced the availability of AT&T U-verseSM Voice in parts of Birmingham, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network.

AT&T U-verse Voice is available to all eligible U-verse TV customers in the Birmingham area, and brings together your home phone, wireless, broadband and TV services — all on one bill — with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control.

“The expansion of our IP-based services further demonstrates AT&T’s strong commitment to roll out new technology to Birmingham residents,” said Fred McCallum, AT&T Louisiana president.

“AT&T U-verse Voice is one more way we’re making all of our services work together for you and connecting you to your world,” said Joe Larussa, vice president and general manager, AT&T Gulf States. “We are thrilled to offer this innovative service to Birmingham customers and make the AT&T U-verse experience better once again. Just like U-verse TV has changed the way people watch television, U-verse Voice will change the way people use their home phone.”

AT&T U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over AT&T’s fiber-rich network. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great sound quality and reliability, as well as unmatched calling features that combine with your AT&T U-verse TV, broadband and wireless services. Customers benefit from a single, combined voice mailbox for AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless messages; U-verse Central, an online portal to manage your call preferences and settings from any PC; an online voice mailbox; the ability to view your call logs from your PC or your recent incoming calls on your TV screen; the ability to initiate a call from your PC or TV using Click to Call; and more. All U-verse Voice customers have 911 service.

U-verse TV customers can choose from two flexible U-verse Voice calling plans. U-verse Voice Unlimited includes unlimited nationwide minutes to any location in the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories for $30 a month, and U-verse Voice 250 includes 250 Call Anywhere minutes to any location in the U.S. or U.S. territories for $25 a month.

A second phone line, which shares the primary line’s calling plan, can be added for $15 a month, and each plan features competitive international rates with no recurring monthly charge. Professional installation is included for new AT&T U-verse customers who order U-verse TV and Voice.