AT&T “Txting While Driving … It Can Wait”

AT&T “Txting While Driving … It Can Wait”

While distracted driving is an issue for all motorists, teenagers are particularly at risk.  Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, and the proliferation of distracted driving among teens is a huge challenge.

That’s why AT&T”s “Txtng & Drivng … It Can Wait” public awareness campaign is especially focused on educating teens about the risks of texting while driving and spreading the message that text messages can wait.  Not even red lights, professionals say, signal a “safe” time to text.

As part of its campaign, AT&T has developed a powerful documentary called “The Last Text” that examines the real world consequences of texting and driving.  Each of the eight individuals in the video volunteered their stories to help educate Americans – particularly youth – on the risks of texting behind the wheel.  The documentary can be viewed online on the AT&T “It Can Wait” website and on the AT&T YouTube page.

Texting is so dangerous because it takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 5 seconds.  At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of a football field completely blind.  Studies show a driver’s reaction time is doubled when reading or sending a text, and that motorists sending a text while driving are 23 more times likely to be in a crash.

AT&T has taken the next step in their campaign against texting and driving.  Last weekend at a teen safety fair AT&T shot the following video of a simulator designed to showcase the dangers of texting and driving.   In a city like Los Angeles where traffic is routine, teens and adult drivers need to be reminded of what can happen when attention is taken away from the road to send a text. 

The thing that sets this video apart is that it focuses on an AT&T Texting While Driving simulator.  The simulator features an actual car where the teen gets in, put on virtual reality goggles and starts driving on a streetscape where pedestrians are walking and other cars are close-by. While taking their eyes off the road to send a text message the inevitable result is that the teen driver crashes into a car or a pedestrian.  Here is the video: 

 

 

4G LTE FROM AT&T AVAILABLE IN LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTY

Customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile broadband on new LTE compatible devices

AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in Los Angeles, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T 4G LTE provides several benefits, including:

·         Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering speeds faster than many other mobile broadband technologies. Customers can stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before. 

·         Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you’ve sent the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming, two-way video calling and telemedicine.

·         More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource, and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better network experience.

·         Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets.

“We continue to see demand for mobile broadband skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Los Angeles responds to what customers want from their mobile experience — more, faster, on the best devices,” said Andy Shibley, vice president and general manager. 

ANALYST FIRM RECOGNIZES AT&T AS A LEADING U.S. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER

Leading analyst firm Gartner Inc. today named AT&T a Leader in its 2011 Magic Quadrant for U.S. Telecommunications Service Providers. AT&T was also named a Leader in the 2011 North America MSSP Magic Quadrant Report.

AT&T Makes Major Network Improvements in 2011

Great News!!!! AT&T customers in the Los Angeles area are getting better coverage than ever before.  With so much broadband traffic on the smart phone highway, AT&T has added thousands of more lanes to its mobile super-highway. 

More than 1,700 network improvements were completed in Los Angeles, many in the last few months.  And because AT&T knows how important reliable and fast communication is to its customers the company continues to build its network.

Angelenos can also expect fewer dropped calls on the enhanced AT&T 4G network.  Dropped call rates have plummeted 41% this year.  Faster speeds, more capacity and increased reliability are the company’s highest priorities.

“We are committed to deliver the best customer experience possible, by expanding network capacity and improving service quality,” said Andy Shibley, AT&T Vice President and General Manager in Los Angeles.  “These improvements translate into tangible customer benefits.”

Oscar de la Hoya teams up with AT&T for Boys & Girls Club

President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar de la Hoya with kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley

Andy Shibley AT&T VPGM of Greater Los Angeles, President of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar de la Hoya, Executive Director Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Shanna Warren

President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar de la Hoya, speaks to kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley

AT&T U-verse and Oscar de la Hoya delivered a knock out event for more than 100 young people at the Burbank, CA Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley.  In a sea of snapping cameras and excited kids, Andy Shibley, AT&T Vice President & General Manager, and boxing icon and President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar de la Hoya didn’t disappoint with positive messages of working hard for your dreams and keeping up with technology. Oscar talked about AT&T’s innovation especially around U-Verse and the future of television.  The presentation culminated in a donation of $5,000 to the Boys and Girls Club, with free tickets to the upcoming boxing fight at the Honda Center along with popcorn, movies, and classic boxing matches courtesy of AT&T U-verse TV.

GOOD NEWS FOR SHOPPERS ON BLACK FRIDAY

With Black Friday just hours away, there’s great news for iPhone 4S shoppers.  AT&T reports its stores will have plenty of inventory of the popular device.   That’s good news because availability of iPhone 4S has been scarce with high demand and short supply.    Whether buying for yourself or giving a gift, an iPhone 4S from AT&T is three times faster than competitors and you can talk and surf at the same time. 

AT&T will also have stock of iPad 2 plus a leading selection of accessories and cases.

In addition, Black Friday shoppers will benefit from a great retail experience – AT&T’s retail stores have the highest rated purchase experience – part of the reason why AT&T retail stores sell more iPhones than anyone else.

It’s good news just ahead of the busiest shopping day of the year!!!!

THE AMERICANA AT BRAND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY,THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 7:30 P.M.

On Thursday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m., The Americana at Brand hosts the fourth annual tree lighting celebration sponsored by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Cadillac.  At this year’s celebration, Cirque Du Santa, The Americana at Brand will transform into a whimsical holiday playground where family and friends will enjoy spectacular dance routines and gravity defying aerial and acrobatic performances.   

Sugar plum fairies will dance overhead as nutcrackers and toy soldiers magically come to life to the sound of everyone’s favorite holiday songs.  Santa Claus will make a dramatic entrance and excite the crowd as the countdown begins to light the stunning 100-ft tree bringing its 10,000 glistening lights and 15,000 sparkling ornaments to life.  An exciting fireworks display will conclude the magical evening.  

Thursday, November 17
7:30 p.m. – Holiday Show
8:30 p.m. – Fireworks Finale  

The Americana at Brand
(Outdoor concert stage)
300 S. Brand Blvd, Glendale , CA

www.americanaatbrand.com/