Under the contract, the city of New York will have the option to use AT&T local and long distance voice services, as well as AT&T data services. Agencies of the city's municipal government, as well as a substantial list of publicly funded cultural institutions (such as New York City's public libraries) and public authorities (such as public transportation agencies and public hospitals) can use the contract either to purchase new services or replace those being provided by other carriers.
The AT&T services provided under the contract will constitute a citywide network enhanced with technology that offers increased redundancy, reliability and security of critical data. All city agencies and other New York City-based government institutions, including mission-critical emergency services, hospitals, cultural sites, and libraries will -- if they choose to use such services -- have access to the AT&T network.
"We are pleased to strengthen our relationship with the City of New York by offering voice and data services throughout the city," said Forrest Miller, group president, AT&T. "The vibrancy of the New York City government, including dozens of cultural institutions, schools, and parks, make this an assignment we are especially excited to tackle."
