DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T (T) * announced today that it was selected as the "Best Mobile Phone/Data Provider" in the 2012 Best in Business Travel Awards, conducted by Business Traveler (BT) magazine.  The annual survey gives readers the chance to voice their opinions in support of companies that have made their business travel even easier and more efficient.

Past BT surveys featured separate voting categories for mobile phone coverage and data coverage, with AT&T being selected as having the "Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World" for four consecutive years**.  This year, however, BT consolidated the two categories; the resultreaders selected AT&T as delivering the best all-around wireless experience.

"We are thrilled that Business Traveler readers recognize our commitment to deliver a best-in-class mobile experience to our customers," said Bill Hague, executive vice president, International, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.  "With our leading global voice and data footprint along with our wide selection of world phones and affordable international calling, messaging and data packages, we are making it easy for our customers to travel the globe with confidence knowing they can stay connected to what matters most."

AT&T delivers the following benefits to global travelers:

Broad international voice and data coverage.  AT&T offers the broadest international voice and data coverage of any U.S. carrier, with voice coverage in more than 225 countries and data coverage in more than 210 countries. We also offer ultra-fast 3G network services in more than 175 countries.

Voice and data coverage on more than 250 major cruise ships, including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Disney and Celebrity Cruise Lines. For a complete list, visit www.wireless.att.com/travelguide.

Extensive portfolio of world devices.  AT&T offers an extensive selection of quad-band world devicesthose that work on 850/900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies. For use in Japan and S. Korea, AT&T customers also enjoy a great selection of devices that operate on 2100 MHz.

Easy to use. AT&T's network uses GSM technologythe worldwide standard for wireless, which makes it more convenient to stay in touch with family, friends and business colleagues while abroad all on the same device and wireless number used at home.

True smartphone multi-tasking. AT&T customers can use both voice and data at the same time on their device both in the United States and internationally.

International packages that deliver more choice and value. AT&T offers several international discount packages for voice, data and messaging. Just last month, AT&T announced new Travel Minutes packages that offer customers significant cost savings when making or receiving calls while abroad.  AT&T also recently introduced an AT&T Wi-Fi International app, which lets customers who subscribe to a qualifying Data Global Add-On package access up to 1GB of Wi-Fi each month at select AT&T International Wi-Fi hotspots.

For more information on AT&T international services as well as travel tips, visit www.att.com/global.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

**Business Traveler Awards History:
2012 Best Global Phone / Data provider (AT&T)
2011 Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World (AT&T)
2010 Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World (AT&T)
2009 Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World (AT&T)
2008 Best Mobile Phone Coverage in the World (AT&T)
2007 Best Wireless Service Provider in the World (AT&T)
2005 Best Mobile Phone Service Provider in the World (Cingular)
2004 No Category to be awarded
2003 Best International Cellular Service (AT&T)
2002 Best International Cell Phone Service (AT&T)

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates AT&T operating companies are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse^® and AT&T DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

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