AT&T U-verse TV Channel Lineup Scores NHL Network and NHL Network HD

AT&T U-verse TV Channel Lineup Scores NHL Network and NHL Network HD

DALLAS, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T U-verse(SM) hockey fans can now watch more action from the ice. NHL Network and NHL Network(TM) HD are now available to AT&T U-verse TV customers as part of the service's growing channel lineup.

U-verse TV customers can enjoy NHL Network's 24-hour, all-access hockey coverage, including live games, daily highlight shows, up-to-the-minute hockey news, and exclusive hockey programming and special events. NHL Network is available to all U-verse TV customers who subscribe to the U400 programming package or The Sports Package. U-verse TV customers can also watch NHL Network in spectacular High Definition (HD) with an HD service subscription. NHL Network is on channel 638 in Standard Definition and channel 1638 in HD.

"NHL Network is an exciting addition to our U-verse TV channel lineup," said Chris Lauricella, assistant vice president of programming, AT&T Operations, Inc. "Year-round hockey fans can catch in-depth coverage of their favorite sport and also enjoy live games in HD. This is just one more way we're delivering the content our customers want."

"We are thrilled to have secured distribution of NHL Network through AT&T -- a leader in the communications field," said Jody Shapiro, senior vice president of distribution, NHL Network. "This agreement is an important step in expanding NHL Network's reach, while providing AT&T U-verse TV customers access to comprehensive hockey coverage 24-hours a day."

In addition to the robust sports lineup available in most U-verse TV packages, sports fans can also get access to even more unique sports programming with The Sports Package. For an additional $10 a month, The Sports Package includes more than 25 channels of college sports, regional sports, international soccer, outdoor recreation, horse racing and more. U-verse TV customers can also add HD service for $10 a month with any U-verse TV programming package for access to a lineup of more than 85 HD channels.

The deployment of AT&T U-verse is rapidly introducing competitive choice and next-generation services to more consumers. AT&T U-verse customers enjoy quadruple-play integration, enhanced features and greater value, all made possible by IP technology. AT&T U-verse TV ranked "Highest in Residential Television Service Satisfaction in the North Central, South, and West Regions," according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study(SM).

Customers who want additional information on AT&T U-verse TV -- or to find out if it's available in their area -- can visit http://uverse.att.com/. U-verse TV customers can get more information about U-verse TV programming and television events by visiting http://uverse.att.com/uconnect.

About NHL Network

As the definitive hockey destination, NHL Network offers viewers a 24-hour all-access pass to complete hockey coverage both on and off the ice, including live NHL(R) games featuring stars such as Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin and Patrick Kane. The network's daily signature show -- NHL On The Fly -- offers fans exclusive live look-ins to each NHL game, including goals, shootouts, extended highlights, stellar saves, features, interviews, pre- and post-game reports, team press conferences, expert analysis from a variety of hockey insiders and former players, plus special event coverage from the NHL All-Star Game, NHL Stanley Cup(TM) Final and NHL Entry Draft. Additional NHL Network programming includes international and amateur hockey, player profiles, interview shows and youth-oriented programs. NHL Network is available in the United States and Canada by contacting digital cable or satellite providers. For more information on NHL Network, log on to nhlnetwork.com.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

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AT&T U-verse services are provided by AT&T local telephone companies. Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services. Call or go to uverse.att.com to see if you qualify. HDTV required. HD channel availability varies by package selected.

AT&T received the highest numerical score among television service providers in the South, North Central and West regions in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Residential Television Service Satisfaction Study(SM). Study based on 18,938 total responses from measuring providers in the South (13), North Central (11) and West (10) regions and measures consumer satisfaction with television service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in July 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks and NHL Network and the word mark Stanley Cup are trademarks of the National Hockey League. All Rights Reserved.

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Source: AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Destiny Varghese of AT&T Inc., +1-214-665-1314,
dvarghese@attnews.us

Web site: http://www.att.com/
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