AT&T Launch New Text Message Donation Program

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has announced a new text messaging program that will support the USO -- and U.S. military families -- with free prepaid phone cards. The program launches at the AT&T Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Beginning Jan. 1, and running through March 31, 2008, customers can make a $2 donation in support of the USO by text messaging USO to short code 740 from their AT&T wireless devices. In addition to text messaging, anyone wishing to support the effort can donate online at http://www.uso.org/cottonbowl08.