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AT&T, Inc. has expanded the 4G LTE network footprint to Sussex County, bringing more customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Expansion extends AT&T's 4G LTE network already available in northern New Jersey, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties to more consumers and businesses in the area. AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes portions of Routes 23 and 94 in the areas around Franklin, Branchville, Hamburg and Sussex. Several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including: Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets. 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.

AT&T and IBM announced a business agreement to deliver a new eCommerce solution that can help retailers provide a consistent shopping experience for customers whether they are shopping online, via a mobile app or in-store. The new service, expected to be available this year, combines AT&T's cloud, application management and network services with eCommerce software from IBM's Smarter Commerce initiative in a single, subscription-based package designed for retailers. To meet the rising demand of digitally-savvy consumers, IBM and AT&T said they are working together to provide retailers with an eCommerce suite that will improve the online consumer shopping experience and make it easier to browse and buy products any time through any channel, offering retailers several benefits including: the ability to scale up website and application hosting to meet promotional and seasonal needs, without making additional capital investment, thanks to predictable monthly pricing and integrated software licensing; easy access to IBM WebSphere Commerce, enabling all companies to offer a smooth customer experience across every channel; enhanced network and application security, availability, and performance with hosting and application management from AT&T; iIncreased speed to market via the integrated, pre-tested 'starter store' option; reduced vendor management, with a single contract for the entire solution; easy integration with other AT&T digital media, network, security, mobility and cloud solutions including digital signage, in-store WiFi, web application firewall management, mobile marketing and business intelligence; and predictable monthly pricing format that eliminates the up-front licensing fees typical to eCommerce solutions. The new solution will be available in the US and backed by AT&T's outstanding customer service and technical support.

AT&T announced that it will close its downtown New London office and transfer about 125 commercial marketing jobs to New Haven.