Feeling tethered to your high-speed Internet at home? Now you can experience faster speeds plus Wi-Fi access on the go. AT&T recently announced that millions of its customers with higher-speed broadband plans can now receive free access to AT&T's nationwide Wi-Fi network—nearly 10,000 hot spots at popular locations across the country including airports, McDonalds restaurants, Barnes & Noble bookstores, coffee shops and sporting venues.

With the growing popularity of Wi-Fi-enabled devices including laptops, wireless music systems, PDAs, and, of course, the new iPhone, consumers are increasingly looking for on-the-go Internet connections.

Qualifying new and existing residential and small business AT&T broadband customers instantly benefit from the free unlimited Wi-Fi connectivity at company hot spots. Qualifying AT&T broadband packages include: AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet Pro, AT&T Yahoo! High Speed Internet Elite, FastAccess Xtreme and FastAccess Xtreme 6.0.

"Consumers are increasingly demanding anytime, anywhere connectivity, and AT&T is uniquely able to deliver on their need for mobility, whether it's broadband or wireless services," said Rick Welday, chief marketing officer, AT&T Consumer. "Providing customers with more high speed access in more places also gives us a competitive edge because we're able to offer an on-the-go broadband experience that cable can't match."

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AT&T and Napster recently announced a new offer that gives customers free unlimited access for one year to more than 3 million song tracks through Napster To Go®—a $180 value—allowing consumers to customize playlists on their PC and seamlessly transfer favorite tunes to compatible wireless phones and music devices. This move further blurs the line between communications and entertainment as well as wireless and wireline services.

Available beginning Sunday, April 1, across the company's nationwide wireless footprint with qualifying plans—as well as across the company's entire 22-state traditional service footprint with qualifying wireless, home phone and AT&T Yahoo! high-speed Internet plans—the offer enables consumers to conveniently access their favorite songs across multiple screens, including the PC, the wireless screen and other compatible music devices.

"By tying Napster To Go to AT&T's robust communications network, we're turning up the volume nationwide on both consumer value and added convenience," said Rick Welday, chief marketing officer of AT&T Consumer. "Merging communications with entertainment—in this case, linking Napster To Go's rich library of music to our wireless and broadband services—again shows that we are committed to delivering enhanced content across key screens both at home and on the go."

For more details, check out the Napster press release AT&T Wireless and Broadband Subscribers to Benefit From One Year of Free, Unlimited Music With Napster To Go.

In response to recent speculation, AT&T and Yahoo! released a statement to assure customers that their partnership is solid and, as a result, AT&T Yahoo! high-speed Internet service will continue to grow.

"Great partnerships must continuously work together to adapt to changing market conditions and changing strategies," said Randall L. Stephenson, AT&T Chief Operating Officer. "We consider our partnership with Yahoo! a great partnership and want to continue building on our complementary skills and expertise."

Terry Semel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yahoo! went on to say: "Our landmark, strategic partnership set the standard and has given Yahoo! and AT&T the opportunity to create truly innovative offerings for consumers and advertisers. AT&T and Yahoo! have already made adjustments over the years to reflect competitive conditions and the relative benefits each party brings to the relationship. As we continue our conversations, we have a common goal to increase the economic benefits for both parties."

For more information, check out the Yahoo! press release.

AT&T Inc. announced last week that it is supporting of the new Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), which was born out of the Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA) with an enhanced mission of protecting children from potentially harmful materials while preserving free expression on the Internet. AT&T, previously a member of the ICRA, will continue its leadership role in FOSI working with other companies and organizations on this global cooperative effort to increase the safety of children when they are online.

"The rapid evolution of the Internet and entertainment technology and the increasing availability of inappropriate content that can be accessed over multiple devices reinforce the importance of effectively educating parents and children to promote safe experiences online," said Dorothy Attwood, senior vice president of Regulatory Planning and Policy for AT&T. "AT&T applauds FOSI's leadership role in these education efforts and looks forward to continuing its active participation in this unique forum that encourages leaders in technology, public policy and government to collaborate on online safety issues."

The FOSI launch event today in Washington, D.C., features executives from technology and communications companies, academics, government officials and leaders from nongovernment organizations discussing how to best protect children online in a post-convergence world. Attwood is participating in a roundtable discussion titled, "The Chicken or the Egg - Which Comes First: Technology or Policy?" The launch event also includes remarks from FCC Commissioner Deborah Tate, Amanda Lenhart of the Pew Internet and American Life Project and other leaders in this arena.

"Having the support of a company like AT&T, which places the same importance on protecting children online as we do, is invaluable," said Stephen Balkam, CEO for FOSI. "AT&T and the other FOSI participants recognize the benefits of industry collaboration as a means to identify the best practices and tools to keep families safe online. We look forward to continuing our partnership with AT&T and are eager to see what solutions we can develop together."

FOSI's primary vision is to increase the safety, decrease the fear and expand the benefits of the digitally connected society, particularly for children, while protecting freedom of speech and expression. The institute will incorporate the work and mission of ICRA, becoming an umbrella body that promotes dialogue and discussion among leaders in government and technology on issues concerning family online safety.

Read more in the AT&T press release.