from AT&T Worldnet Service
August, 2005
What's New
A+ performer
We’re an A+ performer again!
AT&T Worldnet Service received 10 A+’s out of 10 for network performance for the fourth month in a row from VeriTest®, the recognized leader in independent rating, measurement, and analysis of Internet service provider (ISP) network performance. Our consistent, superior ratings confirm you are getting:

  • Faster downloads, and that means faster surfing! The AT&T Worldnet Service average download time is 42.6 seconds per test page, beating the industry average of 43.8 seconds.1

  • Reliable connections: AT&T Worldnet Service connects 99.3% of the time on the first dial!2

  • Faster connections: Our time to login is 18.91% faster (5.9 seconds faster) than the industry average.3

    • Based on VeriTest’s Internet Benchmark Report for July 2005;
    1: Avg Download Time; 2: Eve, Night Weekend, CFR; 3 Avg Time to Login.


    Calling all chatters
    Calling all chatters…
    What? You didn't know we had Chat Rooms! Check out our active online community in Community Port! You'll also find a variety of message boards where you can exchange ideas with others who have similar interests. We're moving the community to a new platform and that means even more user-friendly navigation. You can also find Community Port under the "Features" tab on our home page. Watch for details in the September newsletter!



    Make It Happen

    Get the best deals: Make It Happen in the Shopping Channel!

    Think you have to spend all day in the car looking for the best deals? Think again! We've designed the AT&T Shopping Channel with busy people in mind -- so you can shop with confidence and convenience for all your needs, from electronics to clothing, video games to office supplies. We've partnered with Shopping.com to bring you the ultimate online shopping experience, combining Shopping.com's leading search engine and Epinions' top consumer reviews to help you find the brand-name products you're looking for at the prices you want to pay – a value you can't beat!

    Comparison shop with ease

    We bring together a comprehensive selection of products and give you the power to compare their quality and prices. Our comparison-shopping feature sorts information by product type, brand, price, store and other key variables that you select. You'll also find helpful reviews and ratings from shoppers like you. We make it easy to get what you want all in one online place.
    		 So many stores in one place!

    We open the door to thousands of shopping opportunities all from one convenient portal. Looking for school supplies? Check out Amazon.com! Want to buy a new laptop or PDA? Head to CNET Shopper. You can also visit CNET's Back to School Gift Guide for laptops, MP3 players, cell phones, and digital cameras that will send him or her to the head of the class. Feel like buying at an auction? Enter the EBAY Marketplace! Or simply go shopping among our extensive offering of categories. Great deals are just a click away!
    Get your back-to-school supplies here

    Clothing
    Supplies
    Education software
    Books
    Computers & software
    		Shop for the best of the best

    Top models and brands of PC laptops
    Top models and brands of digital cameras
    Top picks for PDAs
    Top picks for DVD players
    Top picks for camcorders


    Helpful Hints
    Switch to online billing
    Pay your bill the free and easy way with Online Billing. AT&T Worldnet® Service customers who have AT&T phone service can pay their bills automatically each month and choose how to pay -– through AT&T or their bank. Simplify your bills, organize your payments, and liberate yourself today!     		Do opposites really attract?
    We've all heard it over and over again. "If you want to find a great relationship, look for an opposite." Is that really the best approach? How can someone who has a different set of values, attitudes and hobbies be so attractive? Find out what Dr. Neil Clark Warren from eHarmony.com has to say about this and more.
    Need help with AT&T Worldnet?
    There's an easy way to get assistance on many topics regarding your AT&T Worldnet account. Just log on to AT&T Worldnet Help Newsgroups and Helpchat. AT&T employees staff these online help areas and are there to help.    		 Say NO! to online spies
    Join the thousands of AT&T Worldnet members who have already downloaded the new version of Spy Sweeper. It protects your computer from particularly vicious spyware and adware and provides smarter shields that block browser hijacks before they happen. It's FREE! Learn more here.
    Ready? Set? DSL.