U-Verse with AT&T GigaPower Launches in Chicago

CHICAGO — AT&T announced that U-verse with AT&T GigaPower is now available to residential and small business locations in parts of Chicago. “This announcement marks progress as we work to make Chicago the most connected city in the world,” said Mayor Emanuel. “Today’s announcement that AT&T is offering residential and small business customers superfast Internet speeds with its new fiber network will bring private investment, create jobs and help modernize Chicago neighborhoods. This is great news for Chicago.”

Ultra-fast Internet speeds up to 1 gigabit per second can improve the customer experience for consumers and small businesses using the network to connect to the cloud, videoconferencing, online gaming or for other services. Customers can download 25 songs in less than a second or their favorite HD movie in less than 36 seconds.

Upgraded Residential Gateway
U-verse with AT&T GigaPower customers also get high-speed Internet with 99.9 percent reliability and the fastest, most powerful Wi-Fi signal through an upgraded residential gateway that takes advantage of the latest in Wi-Fi technology. The new gateway connects more devices over Wi-Fi with faster speeds from nearly anywhere in the home or business.

Customers who subscribe to U-verse with AT&T GigaPower will continue to have access to U-verse TV and voice services. For example, they can watch and record up to five HD programs at the same time. AT&T GigaPower subscribers will also be able to record and store more of their favorite shows--up to 900 hours of SD or 330 hours of HD programming. Customers can access the AT&T U-verse App on more than 30 smartphones and tablets to watch more than 240 live TV channels in their home, and more than 200 live TV channels while on the go -- that’s more than twice as many live TV channels on the go than cable. Customers can also stream video on demand, schedule DVR recordings, and access other features from the U-verse app.

Consumers in eligible areas can choose from a variety of plans. AT&T offers single-, double- and triple-play bundles, so customers can select a combination of services to fit their needs. The packages below include waivers of equipment, installation and activation fees.

• U-verse High Speed Internet Premier: Internet speeds up to 1 Gbps starting as low as $120 a month, or speeds at 100Mbps as low as $90 a month, with a one year price guarantee.


• U-verse High Speed Internet Premier + TV: Internet speeds up to 1 Gbps and qualifying TV service starting as low as $150 a month, or speeds at 100Mbps and qualifying TV service as low as $120 a month, with a one year price guarantee.


• U-verse High Speed Internet Premier + TV + Voice: Internet speeds up to 1 Gbps with qualifying TV service and Unlimited U-verse Voice starting as low as $180 a month, or speeds at 100 Mbps with qualifying TV service and Unlimited U-verse Voice as low as $150 a month, with a two year price guarantee.

Consumers and small businesses interested in learning more about the service and availability, can stop by the AT&T Michigan Ave Flagship Store (600 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611) on Saturday, July 18 from 12 to 4 pm. Attendees will have a chance to win a Chicago Blackhawks or Chicago Bulls “speed-painting” that is crafted right before their eyes, take home a customized screen printed t-shirt with a Blackhawks or Bulls design or win items autographed by local sports-stars. U-verse and AT&T GigaPower representatives will also be on site to answer questions or provide additional information.