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AT&T U-verse Hits the Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7
Tue Oct 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM ETTags: AT&T, U-Verse, Xbox 360 (all tags)
It's official, Xbox 360 functionality is coming, as well as an unexpected phone app that sounds very promising.
AT&T finally gave us the official word on Xbox 360 set-top functionality today, as well as adding some info on Windows Phone 7 streaming.
The 360 functionality will allow you to watch live TV, play back recorded and On Demand content as well as utilize interactive apps all while still keeping your Xbox chat and messaging going. The downside is that this added feature isn't coming free, and you'll need an AT&T technician out to install it. New customers can get the kit for $99. If you're already a customer, you'll have to shell out $55 more for installation.
Also coming in November, the U-verse Mobile app will allow any Windows Phone 7 owner access to watch U-verse television right on their phone. If you're not a U-verse subscriber, you'll have to pay $9.99 a month for the service.
Source: AT&T
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AT&T Brings Xbox Set-Top Compatibility in November
Mon Oct 11, 2010 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Xbox 360, AT&T (all tags)
You'll still need at least one traditional set-top in your home, but the long awaited feature is finally coming.
If you're an Xbox 360 owner and an AT&T U-verse subscriber, you've probably all but given up on the idea of using your 360 as a set-top box. The feature was announced so long ago that it seemed like it would have happened by now if it was going to.
The folks over at Engadget got a tip from an anonymous source, followed by several more similar tips, that reveals upcoming Xbox 360 set-top compatibility. According to the source, you'll be able to use your Xbox as a set-top on November 7th of this year.
You'll still need a cable box in your home, which is a little bit of a bummer, and the information that's been revealed says that a hard drive will be required. There's no word on a size requirement though, so it's unclear if the 4GB Xbox 360 S will work or not.
Source: Engadget
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AT&T May Cut U-Verse Spending
Fri Jun 18, 2010 at 01:00 PM ETTags: AT&T, U-Verse (all tags)
If the FCC tightens regulation of internet companies, AT&T's CEO says the company may stop expanding the U-Verse service.
So, the whole net neutrality thing is happening. The FCC is going to be rolling out new regulations on internet providers that would prevent unfair practices in regards to charges, services, and practices. It's a pretty contentious issue, especially if you're the CEO of an internet provider.
"If this Title 2 regulation looks imminent, we have to re-evaluate whether we put shovels in the ground," says AT&T's Randall Stephenson. That's a bit of a threat from AT&T, saying that they'll stop expanding if the regulations hit.
That would mean that U-Verse internet would stop where it is now, and there would be no additional coverage. But it would mean that U-Verse TV and phone services stop expanding too, which could be detrimental for anyone living in a town with a single television provider.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
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AT&T’s U-Verse is Expanding
Tue Sep 15, 2009 at 04:00 PM ETTags: AT&T (all tags)
Now available, AT&T’s U-Verse upgrade includes multiview and media streaming apps. In a very welcome update to their offerings, AT&T’s U-Verse offers new functionality with no extra charge.
While there are several new features, one of the most notable is U-Verse TV Multiview, a picture in picture solution that allows viewers to watch up to four channels at a time. U-Verse customers will be able to select which of these is the audio source and main picture. Multiview specific channels are available as well, and simplify finding the stations you want.
U-Verse subscribers will also be happy to note the addition of a media streaming service. While it does have the ability to show slideshows and play music stored on a PC, the lack of video playback makes this a much less exciting prospect.
Jeff Weber, VP of video services at AT&T feels that adding new features to their product is the way forward. “We offer numerous apps on U-verse TV today, standard with every package, and we're adding more all the time,” he states. ”It's another reason why customers choose and rave about U-verse TV.
Source: Reuters
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