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High-Speed BroadbandConnect Service to Expand from Salt Lake to Provo and Ogden SALT LAKE CITY, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, will invest more than $130 million in its Utah network by the end of 2006 to extend coverage and enhance the quality of service for customers in the state. This investment will add more than 90 new cell sites plus additional switching capacity to support increased voice and data usage in the state. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040930/CINGLOGO-a) "The intensity of this network build plan is truly unprecedented," said Dewey Garner, Director of Sales for Utah/Southern Idaho, Cingular Wireless. "When Cingular and AT&T Wireless merged, Cingular made a strong commitment to build the best network for its customers and we're determined to deliver on the commitment in Utah." Cingular began an ambitious cell site build plan in September of 2005 that will continue though the end of 2006. Here are some of the highlights: * In the Salt Lake City area seven new sites went on-air in late 2005 with 24 more sites planned for 2006 -- a total of 31 new cell sites to add capacity and coverage. * In Utah County, six new cell sites in 2005 with 13 more expected in 2006 will add coverage in Orem and Provo. * In Northern Utah, eight sites went on air in late 2005 with nine more coming in 2006. These 17 sites will increase coverage for the Ogden and Cache Valley areas. * Utah State Capitol -- Added in-building service to the capitol and legislative buildings. * Southern Utah -- Launched service and sales in the greater St. George area in April. * On I-80 near Wendover, a new site will complete coverage extending from Salt Lake City to the Utah/Nevada border. * On Highway 191 a new site north of Moab will provide greater coverage for customers going to Moab/Arches National Park. * On I-80 in Grantsville, a new site will provide greater coverage for the growing Tooele area. High-Speed Network to Expand Salt Lake City was among the first cities to launch Cingular's new high- speed data network using UMTS/HSDPA technology in December 2005. Next week Cingular will flip a switch to expand service from the core launch area in Salt Lake City north to Ogden and south to the Provo area offering high speed services to more customers as they work and travel this busy corridor. Customers can use their laptops to access the Internet or e-mail, download large files and attachments, and run corporate business applications at broadband speeds in areas covered by BroadbandConnect. In addition to the laptop card, consumers may also choose to purchase a phone featuring Cingular Video. Network Testing Cingular diligently monitors the quality and coverage of its network. Across the nation technicians, and other third parties, will drive test nearly 30 million miles of the network during the year to improve coverage and quality. That's the equivalent of more than 50 round trips to the moon to ensure customers receive the best possible wireless experience in the United States. Enhancing the Customer Experience Cingular leads the industry in educating customers about their new service at the point of sale. New customers who sign up for service at a store or kiosk receive a Cingular Service Summary with a synopsis of their calling plan and its features along with an estimated first bill. Customers who sign up over the phone or the Internet will receive a Welcome Kit Brochure through the mail. Additionally, the company offers an interactive mapping tool at all retail locations and by calling 1-866-CINGULAR. The tool provides customers with up- to-date wireless coverage information and is designed to answer specific coverage questions based on an address, street intersection, zip code or even a landmark. For more information about Cingular, call 1-866-CINGULAR or visit http://www.cingular.com/ About Cingular Wireless Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 55.8 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER(TM) network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(R), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/. Get Cingular Wireless press releases emailed to you automatically. 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