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Mike Pruyn
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mpruyn@att.com
Tom Hopkins
312-230-4889 (office)
thomashopkins@att.com
FOR RELEASE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2005
MILWAUKEE – AT&T Inc. today announced it has won a four-year, multimillion-dollar networking services contract extension from Midwest Airlines, the Milwaukee-based airline recognized nationally for offering “The best care in the air.”
AT&T will provide an extensive portfolio of data, voice and Internet access services for Midwest Airlines, including toll-free services supporting the company’s reservations call center and business continuity services.
Midwest Airlines selected AT&T because of its proven track record for network reliability. AT&T has been a major provider of networking services to the airline since its inception in 1984.
Through the secure AT&T BusinessDirect® portal, Midwest Airlines will continue to receive around-the-clock online access to real-time reports on network performance and direct connection to electronic billing and trouble management systems. AT&T BusinessDirect was recently recognized by the Yankee Group for providing customers with the strongest online support and service experience in the industry.
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About Midwest Airlines
Midwest Airlines (AMEX “MEH”) features nonstop jet service to major destinations throughout the United States. Midwest Connect, its wholly owned subsidiary, offers connections to Midwest Airlines as well as point-to-point service between select markets on regional jet and turboprop aircraft. Together, the airlines offer service to 47 cities. More information is available at www.midwestairlines.com.
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 52 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at www.TheNewATT.com.
