Dec 31st, 2009 · The phone company joined Accenture in dropping support for the world's top golfer, who's taking a break from the sport to focus on his marriage after his admitted infidelity. It did not comment on its reasons for dropping Woods, or how much the relationship was worth.
Nov 1st, 2009 · Google Voice, the phone management service offered by Google, is blocking customers' calls to about 100 phone numbers that were generating excessive long distance fees in the Midwest. Lawmakers and AT&T have cried foul, and the dispute is renewing focus on a controversial practice that lets some phone companies charge inflated fees.
Oct 9th, 2009 · Federal regulators will look into complaints by AT&T that Google's messaging and calling service, Google Voice, blocks calls to rural communities where local phone companies charge high connection fees. The Google service lets people sign up for one number that can route incoming calls to cell, office or home phones.
Oct 7th, 2009 · Apple iPhone users who've tried to use free Internet calling services like Skype have been stymied because iPhone carrier AT&T didn't allow Internet voice calls, saying they jam up the network. But AT&T now says it will allow so-called third-party Internet phone calls on its network, saying it gave in to consumer pressure. Regulators may also have played a role. The FCC is weighing a rule that would prevent companies from blocking content.
May 27th, 2009 · A few overeager AT&T employees brought demo phones to "American Idol" viewing parties and helped fans text their votes, but their actions did not affect the outcome, the company said.
May 18th, 2009 · Some people are asking whether Apple will unveil a more economical version of the iPhone and whether AT&T, the sole wireless carrier for the iPhone in the U.S., will offer a reduced data plan. Anticipation is growing ahead of Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8.
May 13th, 2009 · The AT&T building in downtown San Jose, Calif., was evacuated and a hazmat team was called in Tuesday after an office worker cleaning a refrigerator full of rotten food created a smell so noxious that it sent seven co-workers to the hospital and made many others ill.
May 13th, 2009 · An office worker cleaning a fridge full of rotten food created a smell so noxious that it sent seven co-workers to the hospital and made many others ill. A hazmat team was called to the AT&T building in San Jose, Calif.