American Hospital Association Endorses AT&T as Preferred Communications Technology Provider

AT&T's IP Network Infrastructure Delivers Customized Communications Services to Help the Nation's Healthcare Providers Enhance Patient Care, Protect Privacy and Facilitate Electronic Health Record Initiatives

San Diego, California, February 13, 2006

AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association (AHA), and AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) today announced that AHA has endorsed AT&T voice and data networking products as the preferred communications solutions for AHA's membership of nearly 5,000 hospitals and healthcare organizations and 37,000 healthcare professionals.

In conjunction with the endorsement, AHA and AT&T unveiled an agreement to promote the adoption of state-of-the-art communications solutions, including Internet Protocol (IP)-based communications and mobility applications, across the nation's hospitals and healthcare systems. The AT&T-AHA agreement is designed to make these new-generation communications solutions available to the nation's healthcare providers to help them enhance patient care, protect privacy, and adopt efficient electronic health record systems.

The selection of AT&T by AHA Solutions culminates an extensive review and market assessment by AHA Solutions' professional staff of the services and healthcare-specific offerings available from leading communications and networking providers. AHA's endorsement of AT&T is an indication to hospitals and medical IT professionals that the AT&T portfolio of voice, data and IP solutions meets the needs and standards of today's healthcare provider.

"AT&T not only has the widest U.S. and global presence, but they also demonstrated to us a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing healthcare and a deeply rooted commitment to delivering telecommunications products and services that meet the long-term IT needs of our field," said Anthony J. Burke, president of AHA Solutions, Inc. "We look forward to working with AT&T, along with our portfolio of other technology solutions, to promote the adoption of communications and IT solutions that enhance quality patient care and enable hospitals to operate more effectively and efficiently."

Under the agreement, AT&T will market its voice and data networking products and services to hospitals, as endorsed by the AHA. In addition, AT&T, AHA and AHA Solutions will cooperate in sponsoring various marketing and educational activities focused on healthcare information technology.

As a benefit for AHA members, AT&T in the coming months plans to offer in-depth communications and IT assessment for hospitals and healthcare offices. These assessments will help healthcare facilities to gauge strengths and weaknesses of their current technology strategies, benchmarked against best practices of peer organizations. AT&T will analyze these strategies and provide recommendations for improvements. In addition, AHA Solutions will develop and market ongoing promotional campaigns to AHA members with new features and benefits.

"AT&T is proud to be endorsed by the AHA, and we look forward to providing AHA members with access to one of the world's most advanced IP networks and a single source for their communications needs," said Frank Jules, AT&T senior vice president-Business Marketing. "The new AT&T is a next-generation communications provider with the proven infrastructure, global breadth, financial resources and commitment to meaningful innovation to be a stable, long-term partner for all segments of the healthcare field."

Among the AT&T services that were reviewed and endorsed by the AHA are: digital private line services, optical networking solutions, ATM and frame relay, Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IP-VPN), Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), local and long distance phone services, custom calling features, dedicated Internet access, DSL service (AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet Business Edition), network management, Centrex, ISDN service, video transport services, WAN management and reporting services, network management, and comprehensive communications management.

AHA's endorsement of AT&T's voice and data networking products was officially announced at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference and Exhibition, which opened today in San Diego.

AT&T's complete portfolio of product solutions for the healthcare field are on display at the HIMSS conference (Booth #2121) this year, with a special focus on:

• Security — AT&T offers a secure carrier network and managed and equipment-based security applications for customers that provide increased organizational network security. This helps healthcare providers enhance patient privacy and compliance with the federally mandated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Telemedicine — AT&T optical network solutions allow healthcare facilities to expand the continuum of care for a patient beyond its four walls to other skilled nursing facilities, universities and even a patient's home.

• Mobility — AT&T's mobility solutions provide in-building wireless network functionality, in conjunction with Cingular Wireless medical applications, including for recording and accessing patient information, and for accessing essential clinical references and related tools in one easy-to-use, continually updated, affordable application.

• IP Networking and Applications — The AT&T portfolio of business productivity services includes a full range of IP-VPN connectivity options, as well as IP applications such as AT&T Voice DNA (Dynamic Network Applications), a network-based voice over IP (VoIP) service ideal for small facilities, branch offices and remote locations. AT&T business services are backed by AT&T BusinessDirect, the company's industry-leading customer portal, which provides automated, online access to ordering, service, management and monitoring functions for all business networking services.

About the AHA
The AHA is a not-for-profit association of healthcare provider organizations and individuals committed to the improvement of health in their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which includes close to 5,000 hospitals and healthcare systems, networks, and other providers of care, and 37,000 individuals. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for healthcare leaders and is a source of information on healthcare issues and trends. For more information, visit www.aha.org.

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AT&T Inc. Named America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company for 2006

San Antonio, Texas, February 21, 2006

Fortune magazine has named AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) as America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company. The company, formed in November when SBC Communications acquired AT&T and adopted the AT&T name, has garnered the No. 1 spot in the telecommunications industry more than any other telecom company since the ranking was first published.

The new AT&T joins an elite group of other most admired corporate leaders in this year's annual survey, including General Electric, IBM, Berkshire Hathaway, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble and UPS — each with top rankings in their respective industries.

"The best name in the business, once again, has the best reputation. The new AT&T is leading the way into a new era of integrated communications and entertainment services," said Edward E. Whitacre Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of AT&T Inc. "Our ranking atop the Most Admired list is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees. It's also a reflection of our unwavering commitment to innovation and service in meeting our customers' needs."

The Most Admired rankings, which reflect performance for 2005, list the former SBC Communications as AT&T Inc. at No. 1. The former SBC Communications Inc. adopted AT&T Inc. as its name after its acquisition of AT&T Corp. late last year. Today, AT&T is the U.S. industry leader in several key business categories:

• No. 1 in communications services for businesses.

• No.1 in DSL broadband, with 7 million lines in service.

• No. 1 in wireless, through its joint ownership of Cingular, which has more than 54 million subscribers nationwide.

• No 1. in directory publishing.

Fortune's Most Admired Companies list is one of the most highly respected registers of corporate performance and reputation in the nation.

The Fortune Most Admired Companies study surveys top executives and directors from Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies, along with financial analysts, to identify companies that enjoy the strongest reputations within their industries and across industries. Companies are rated on attributes that include the ability to attract and retain talented people, quality of management, social responsibility, innovativeness, long-term investment value, use of corporate assets, financial soundness, and quality of products/services.

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 more than 54 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.TheNewATT.com.

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