AT&T and OASIS Host ‘Cell Phones for Seniors’ Event in Albany - June 13th
Posted on June 10, 2008
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ALBANY, N.Y., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) and
OASIS announced today the launch of a new public service initiative
designed to benefit the Capital Region’s mature adult population. AT&T will
host a free event — Cell Phones for Seniors — on Friday, June 13th from
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the State University of New York at Albany Alumni
House, 1400 Washington Avenue, in Albany.
“For safety reasons, it is critical that our members are able to
operate their mobile phones. AT&T’s free seminar is a unique opportunity
for seniors to receive one-on-one help — and ultimately walk away feeling
more comfortable with the technology,” said Meg McCarthy, director of the
New York State Capital Region OASIS chapter. “Most of our members have
mobile phones, but many aren’t sure how to use all the bells and whistles
or how to get the most from their monthly minute plan.”
Participants are encouraged to bring their mobile phones, regardless of
which wireless carrier they currently use. AT&T will also have free
“practice” phones on-site. The session will cover everything from mobile
phone basics, such as controlling the volume on your phone, to checking
voice mail to storing a number in the phone’s address book. Seniors can
also learn about AT&T’s Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) options as well as how
to send text messages and share pictures on their phones. AT&T
representatives will provide hands-on demonstrations and one-on-one
instructional support.
AT&T has plans to expand the Cell Phones for Seniors program to other
areas of New York in the coming months. The next event is scheduled for
Schenectady, New York on Monday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. @ St.
Luke’s Pastoral Center.
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.
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