SBC Communications
www.sbc.com

Contact Name

Jim Benusa
jb3249@sbc.com

• Systems O&M

Background

AT&T is the largest telecommunications company in the U.S. and one of the largest in the world. It is the global company that will set the industry standard for a new era of integrated communications and entertainment services. Today, AT&T has IP-based (Internet Protocol) network capabilities, assets and resources that are widely regarded as unsurpassed in the marketplace, enabling the company to lead the industry in using the language of the Internet to deliver innovative services that integrate voice, data and video.

AT&T has one of the world's most advanced and powerful global backbone networks, carrying 5.4 petabytes of traffic on an average business day to nearly every continent and country, with up to 99.999% availability.

One of the world's largest providers of IP-based communications services for businesses, with an extensive portfolio of Virtual Private Network (VPN), Voice over IP (VoIP) and other offerings, all backed by innovative security and support capabilities.

AT&T VoIP service portfolio is one of the most extensive in the market today, enabling enterprises to migrate seamlessly between VoIP and TDM services. AT&T is the only provider to deliver interoperability with the world's five leading IP PBX vendors.

AT&T companies provide an unsurpassed array of voice, wireless, entertainment and IP/data communications products and services for consumers and small businesses. AT&T companies will expand the reach of comprehensive, innovative service bundles provided by the SBC companies, enabling millions of new consumers and businesses to take advantage of discounted pricing and a single bill for wireline and wireless voice and data, broadband Internet and messaging services. AT&T portfolio of services is perhaps the most robust in today's market, featuring choice, value and convenience across a range of service options.

Business customers benefit from access to a single source for comprehensive local, national, global and wireless services. AT&T provides an industry leading portfolio of advanced IP and traditional networking solutions for both voice and data. All services are matched with an array of consulting and management services, providing businesses with professional support options for every element of network planning, design, deployment and ongoing management. Enterprise customers also benefit from the industry's most powerful online service portal, which enables a range of automated sales and service functions.

AT&T owns and operates world class local, national and global wireline, wireless and IP/data networks, including one of the world's most advanced and powerful IP backbone networks, which uses multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) technology to enable seamless integration of multiple networking technologies. This reliable, high performance infrastructure enables businesses to evolve toward IP and support diverse applications while still taking advantage of their existing network infrastructure.