Duck River Electric Membership Corporation is taking an innovative approach to upgrade their smart grid infrastructure. The utility company is making available new services to their members by implementing Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Smart Grid Meter Data Management, and other smart grid applications from AT&T. Duck River Electric came to AT&T to upgrade their smart grid infrastructure, reduce operational costs, and improve customer service. The key components of the AT&T Smart Grid solution for Duck River Electric include: Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for electric meters, which enables wireless communication of up to date information on electricity consumption and voltage. The devices send notifications when electricity is lost or voltage levels are abnormal, and allow DREMC to take immediate action. Meter Data Management for managing the new information from smart grid devices, such as smart meters, sensors, and the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, allowing DREMC to increase service reliability and provide new services like prepaid electricity to members. Professional and project management services that integrate all solution components.

AT&T, Inc. announced it will launch Digital Life in more markets: Baltimore, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento and Washington, D.C. AT&T Digital Life(SM) makes customers' lives easier by simplifying the management of their home. Digital Life offers security, convenience and peace of mind, in a customizable and easy-to-use experience from smartphones, tablets or PCs. Beginning May 24, customers in these new markets can receive a live demo and purchase AT&T Digital Life in company owned retail stores in the seven new markets. In April, AT&T announced Digital Life was available for the first time in 15 major markets and plans to introduce Digital Life in up to 50 markets by the end of 2013. With Digital Life, customers can use their existing home broadband provider, and any wireless phone service, and enjoy the security and convenience of a home management system with the flexibility to meet their unique needs. Actively Protected & In Control: The foundation of Digital Life is complete home security with 24/7 professional monitoring; Seamlessly Connected: Digital Life is an all-digital, fully integrated, wireless home management system, giving customers flexibility to manage their home from their smartphone, tablet or PC; Amazingly Simple & Intuitive: A user-friendly application was designed to be as simple as possible, making it easier than ever to manage home; Personalized & Flexible: Digital Life provides total flexibility so can personalize home to adapt to everyday life -- with custom notifications and scheduled tasks. Customers can choose from two base plans: Simple Security, which is basic home security package; or Smart Security which includes enhanced security features and the option to add home automation; Simple Security - Includes 24/7 home monitoring, 24-hour battery backup, a wireless keypad, keychain remote, recessed sensors and an indoor siren for $29.99 a month plus $149.99 for equipment and installation; Smart Security - Includes the benefits of Simple Security plus a choice of three of the following features: motion sensor, carbon monoxide sensor glass break sensor, smoke sensor or takeover kit. Smart Security begins at $39.99 a month plus $249.99 for equipment and installation. Customers who select Smart Security can add these automation packages: Camera Package - View live video from inside and outside of the home for an additional $9.99 a month plus equipment and installation. Energy Package - Control appliances, lighting and thermostats for convenience and energy efficiency for an additional $4.99 a month plus equipment and installation. Door Package - Allow a pet sitter or repairman into home remotely with automated door locks, or check to see whether garage door is open or closed for an additional $4.99 a month plus equipment and installation. Water Detection Package - Detect water leaks before damage occurs for an additional $4.99 a month plus equipment and installation. Water Control Package - Detect leaks and shut off water at the main water source for an additional $9.99 a month plus equipment and installation.

AT&T, Inc. Enhanced Push-to-Talk is connecting Republic Services' network of more than 10,000 waste management professionals across the country with the tap of an app. When it came to communicating with drivers in the field, Republic Services needed a solution that provided both speed and reliability. Enhanced PTT allows AT&T customers to communicate faster, use larger talk groups, and deploy across many types of handsets. From the start, it was designed specifically for AT&T's speedy 4G LTE networks. Key features of AT&T Enhanced PTT include: Larger contact lists and talk groups than competitive PTT solutions; Ability to combine PTT services and mobile applications, with help from AT&T's team of mobility consulting and integration experts; Supervisory override and talk group scanning, features that were previously available only for two-way radio users and sub-second call setup.