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AT&T to Offer Wireless Services in Chicago Subways

The chicago's subway rail network, the CTA has approved plans by AT&T to offer cell phone coverage on the Red and Blue line subways for a period of 10 years. The transit authority expects to earn a minimum of US$3.1 million over the life of the contract.  more

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Cingular Completes GSM Network Integration

In 1983, a small crowd gathered in chicago to launch the nation's first citywide cellular service. Now, 23 years later, another seminal event in wireless history is taking place in the same city - the completion of Cingular's GSM network integration, which began shortly after the merger of Cingular Wireless and AT&T Wireless in October 2004. Cingular completed its GSM network integration by reusing existing assets, working closely with vendors, and minimizing site visits by technicians. more

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