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BROADPOINT SIGNS LONG TERM, MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT WITH AT&T
Reliable Offshore Connectivity Will Enable AT&T Business Customers to Increase Productivity
HOUSTON (August 4, 2008) – Broadpoint, a full-service telecommunications and network solutions company, today announced its extended alliance with AT&T. This long-term contract will extend AT&T’s wireless voice and data capabilities further into the Gulf of Mexico, giving critical connectivity to AT&T’s business customers.
“Our business and enterprise customers need a reliable communications system wherever their jobs may take them, and that’s exactly what Broadpoint offers,” said J.R. Wilson, associate vice president of Partnerships and Alliances for AT&T’s wireless operations. “AT&T serves more than 95 percent of the Fortune 100 and over 80 percent of the Fortune 500 companies. Broadpoint’s coverage spans over 100,000 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico, allowing dependable remote access, helping our customers increase productivity when offshore and improve their bottom lines.”
The current contract is the latest in a long-standing relationship between the two companies. Over the next few years, it will allow AT&T to expand its mobile enterprise customer base via Broadpoint’s superior cellular communication system. AT&T’s ability to keep its business customers connected when roaming the Gulf of Mexico differentiates the company from its competitors and is a testament to Broadpoint’s reliable communication system.
“We are very proud of our history of providing quality, reliable service to AT&T,” said Errol Olivier, president and CEO of Broadpoint. “This agreement represents the largest contract signed in the history of Broadpoint. We make it a priority to create customized solutions for our customers, ensuring that our offerings meet their current and future communication needs.”