T&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the availability later this year of the BlackJack IIT, a sleek, smart and simple device powered by AT&T's 3G-enabled BroadbandConnect network that has the familiar look and feel of your desktop with Windows Mobile 6. The BlackJack II had its first public showing today during a keynote address by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer at CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2007 in San Francisco.

BlackJack II from AT&T brings the personal computer experience to a slim, compact device ideal for today's mobile consumer. The powerful and performance-driven BlackJack II, which is available in slick black and red wine color options, features a full QWERTY keyboard, large 2.4" QVGA color display screen and front jog wheel to elevate productivity and improve the mobile experience.

Following in the footsteps of the highly popular BlackJackT, the BlackJack II boasts an enhanced feature set, which includes:

* AT&T Video Share, the first service in the U.S. that enables users to share live video over the wireless phones while on a voice call. BlackJack II is the first AT&T business-oriented smart device to feature Video Share.

* Built-in GPS, Support for location-based applications such as TeleNav GPS NavigatorT.

* Global phone capabilities. Tri-band 3G UMTS/HSDPA and Quad-band EDGE/GPRS technology takes advantage of AT&T's industry-leading international wireless footprint for access to e-mail, the Web and other data applications in more than 135 countries - including Japan, South Korea and China - and customers can make or receive phone calls in more than 190 countries.

* An RSS Reader Client to compile syndicated Web content in a single location for easy viewing.

* Significant improvement in the standard battery capacity to get you through the day.

* A 2.0-megapixel camera with video-capture capabilities.

* Increased standard memory.

* A louder and clearer speakerphone.

Pricing and Availability

The BlackJack II is expected to be available by the end of the year for $149.99 with a two-year contract and mail-in rebate. Customers can purchase the device in AT&T retail stores nationwide, from national retailers, on www.att.com and through AT&T’s business-to-business sales teams.

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