AT&T has entered an agreement with Smart Grid solutions company Silver Spring Networks to offer 3G wireless communication services to Silver Spring’s subscribers in United States. This agreement is next phase of AT&T’s machine to machine communications space expansion effort.

AT&T’s nationwide, high speed, cellular data network allows aggregation of data collection and transport of smart grid information to the Silver Spring’s UtilityIQ back-office application suite.

Chris Hill, vice president, mobility product management, AT&T Business Solutions, said “We are thrilled to be working with Silver Spring and their growing number of successful deployments, as we continue to expand our smart grid solutions that enable utilities to utilize wireless technology as backhaul for customer data.”

Judy Lin, chief product officer at Silver Spring, said “This relationship exemplifies Silver Spring’s commitment to bring the broadest ecosystem of companies to deliver an open, end-to-end and highly secure IP platform for the utility industry. 3G is capable of supporting portions of a smart grid implementation and we are pleased to team with AT&T.”

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AT&T has announced the launch of two new TV apps for AT&T U-verse subscribers on November 17. AT&T has launched twelve apps this year alone and is now offering 20 TV apps available to subscribers at no extra charge.

Following are AT&T’s new apps launched:

Offers On Demand – This app lets you redeem a coupon code on-screen for discounts on movie rentals; and Caller ID on TV, an app that lets you view your U-verse Voice Caller ID and voicemail notifications on your U-verse TV screen. U-verse TV customers can find Offers On Demand coupon codes on channel 200, at http://uconnect.att.com and in the monthly U-guide magazine. U-verse TV and AT&T wireless customers can also opt in for Offers On Demand coupon codes via U-verse Mobile Alerts by texting “On Demand.”

Caller ID on TV – Lets customers view their U-verse Voice Caller ID and voicemail notifications on their U-verse TV screen. The app is now available to all U-verse TV and Voice customers in Austin at no extra charge, and will be rolling out on a market-by-market basis to all U-verse markets. Customers already enjoy apps that integrate their U-verse TV and U-verse Voice services, including the ability to view a log of recent incoming calls on your TV screen with Call History and the ability to initiate a call from your TV.

ESPN FULL COURT Multiview – This app is available for all U-verse TV ESPN FULL COURT package subscribers. The app lets basketball fans view four channels of ESPN college basketball coverage at one time on channels 4500 and 621. U-verse TV customers can order the ESPN FULL COURT package for an Early Bird Special of $105 online at http://uverse.att.com through Nov. 28.

Jeff Weber, vice president of video services for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, said “These apps make U-verse services even more useful and interactive for our customers, and that’s exactly what every app should do. This has been a big year for U-verse TV applications. We’re delivering apps that not only enhance what you can do on your TV screen, but add value across your entire U-verse experience.”

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