By Allen Tsai | Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:59 pm |
AT&T, the second-largest U.S. wireless provider, today introduced FamilyMap, a new tool that lets families track members' mobile phones via the Web.
The Dallas, Texas-based company said the service lets Moms and Dads track their kids on a map with surrounding landmarks, including schools, parks and custom-labeled frequently visited places.Customers can switch between satellite and interactive street views, and customize maps using names and photos for each device tied to the account. AT&T said the principal account owner controls the privacy settings and only phones on the same billing account can be tracked. Schedule checks can also be set up for certain times so, for example, parents can get automatic text or email messages assuring them their kids are home after school. "AT&T FamilyMap is a terrific tool to help busy families keep track of each other, as well as a great way to check up on loved ones for any reason, such as to touch base with elderly family members," said Mark Collins, vice president of Voice and Data Products for AT&T. "More than 60 percent of AT&T wireless customers are part of a family plan or multiple line account, so there's a considerable number of our subscribers whom we believe will find this service beneficial." The maps can be viewed on any AT&T postpaid phone or PC. After a free 30-day trial period, the cost is $10 a month for up to two phones or $15 for up to five phones.
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Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:07 pm | By
AT&T posted a hefty fourth-quarter loss in the wake of its scrapped T-Mobile merger, as it strategizes to boost spectrum and reduce its iPhone dependence in the year ahead.
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Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:14 am | By
Nokia's Windows Phone-powered Lumia 900 will sell for $100 when it launches at AT&T later this year, according to reports, in a move that will raise the profiles of the maker and the OS.
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Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:21 am | By
AT&T will transfer $1 billion in spectrum to T-Mobile, bolstering its would-be partner after the failed merger attempt.
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Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:51 am | By
AT&T announced it is increasing the cost of its data plans, along with how much data its customers will receive, as the carrier adjusts to the changing needs of its users.
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