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Wireless Phones One of the Most Popular Holiday Gift Items

27 December 1999

Wireless Phones One of the Most Popular Holiday Gift Items

  With Millions of Wireless Phones Given as Gifts, AT&T Provides a Few Tips
                          About Safety and Courtesy

    REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 27 -- If you received a wireless phone
as a gift this holiday season, you are joining the more than 80 million
Americans using wireless technology today.  In fact, the Cellular Telephone
Industry Association estimates more than 6 million wireless phones will be
purchased during the second half of 1999 alone.
    Most people agree wireless phones help manage multiple commitments, stay
in touch and enhance busy lifestyles.  Wireless phones also come with
significant responsibilities for the user -- especially in the area of safe
and courteous use.
    AT&T continues to lead the industry in educating customers about the safe
and responsible use of their wireless phone.  In the spirit of the holidays,
and as a guide for the many new wireless customers, AT&T is pleased to present
these tips for all wireless customers.

    Safe Driving

    -- The safe operation of your car or truck is your primary responsibility.
Do not let anything -- a wireless phone call, the radio/CD/tape, the kids,
applying makeup, a newspaper, food and beverages -- distract you from the safe
operation of your vehicle.
    -- When driving, ensure your safety and the safety of others.
        -- Always buckle up.
        -- Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
        -- Don't let a phone call distract you from driving safely

    -- Consider your options for using your wireless phone:
        -- Allow voice mail to handle your calls and return them at your
            convenience.
        -- Pull off the road to a safe area or ask a passenger to make or take
            the call for you.
        -- Position the phone within easy reach
        -- Use hands-free equipment -- headset, car kit or ear piece -- if
            available.
        -- Use speed dial and automatic re-dial features.
        -- Dial numbers while you are not moving.
        -- Suspend conversation during hazardous driving conditions.
        -- Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations while
            driving.
        -- Never take notes or look up numbers while driving.

    Wireless Courtesy

    In addition to safe driving, the courteous use of your wireless phone is
something that others will appreciate.  Whether at a movie, restaurant, place
of worship, play, airport, sports event or other public gathering, please:

    -- Set your phone on silent or vibrate, so as not to disturb others during
        a performance.
    -- If you must receive a call in a public place, ask your caller to please
        wait while you exit the facility, so as not to disturb others.
    -- Speak in a normal volume once you begin the conversation.  Even though
        the phones are small, there is no need to shout and impose your
        conversation on others.
    -- Find a secluded place to make and receive calls -- near the pay phones,
        near the front entrance of the restaurant or the theater etc.  Do not
        handle calls from your restaurant table, movie or theater seat.
    -- Be considerate of those who are with you. Keep your phone conversation
        short.

    AT&T Corp. ( http://www.att.com ) is among the world's premier
voice and data communications companies, serving more than 80 million
customers, including consumers, businesses and government.  With annual
revenues of more than $53 billion and 151,000 employees, AT&T provides
services to customers worldwide.
    Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the
company runs the world's largest, most sophisticated communications network
and has one of the largest digital wireless networks in North America.  The
company is a leading supplier of data and Internet services for businesses and
offers outsourcing, consulting and networking-integration to large businesses.
It is also the nation's largest direct Internet access service for consumers.
    Through its recent cable acquisitions, AT&T will bring its bundle of
broadband video, voice and data services to customers throughout the United
States.  Internationally, the AT&T/BT Global Venture -- recently named Concert
-- will serve the communications needs of multinational companies and
international carriers worldwide.

    CONTACT:  Ken Woo, 425-580-8349, or wireless, 206-915-7212, or Dick Abels,
303-573-3004, or wireless, 303-888-3353, both of AT&T Wireless Services.