AT&T Inc.

AT&T and AST SpaceMobile: Engineering the Connected World, One Handoff at a Time

AST SpaceMobile and AT&T claim the industry's first successful handoff between a ground-based cellular network and a direct-to-device satellite network, achieved October 21, 2026 outside Granite Falls, Washington. The handoff was enabled by ground-based technology from Ericsson (AT&T's radio/core and network automation) and Nokia (radio access and mobility software powering AST's space-based network), reducing transition times from seconds to milliseconds. The milestone builds on prior voice, text, and video calls via AST's BlueBird satellites and advances the path toward beta services and ultimately commercial service — but the release includes no financial terms or firm commercial timeline.

•6d ago

AT&T Delivers Strong Third-Quarter 2026 Results with Its Best Consolidated Service Revenue Growth in More Than Four Years

AT&T reported Q3 2026 revenue of $32.3 billion, up 5.3% year-over-year, its best consolidated service revenue growth in more than four years. Adjusted EPS rose 20.4% to $0.65, though GAAP diluted EPS was $0.13 due to a $2.6 billion non-cash impairment on the held-for-sale Mexico wireless business. The company posted a record 769,000 internet net adds plus 379,000 postpaid phone net adds, and returned roughly $4.8 billion to shareholders. Management raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to the $2.40 range, guided free cash flow to $18 billion-plus in 2026 growing to $21 billion-plus by 2028, and lowered long-term capital investment to $22-23 billion annually, while remaining on track for 60 million-plus fiber locations by end of 2030. Leverage rose with the EchoStar spectrum deal, leaving net debt at $149.8 billion (3.13x adjusted EBITDA), but AT&T still expects to return to its ~2.5x target during 2029.

•19d ago

AT&T to Sell AT&T Mexico to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings

AT&T agreed to sell AT&T Mexico to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings for $2 billion in cash at closing, subject to adjustments, plus additional contractual and contingent benefits. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027 pending regulatory approvals in Mexico, and AT&T will report AT&T Mexico as held-for-sale in continuing operations beginning with its Q3 2026 10-Q. Management framed the sale as sharpening focus and capital allocation on U.S. fiber and 5G, consistent with its convergence strategy.

•26d ago

AT&T, Global Infrastructure Partners, and CPP Investments to Form New Fiber Joint Venture

AT&T will form a U.S. fiber joint venture with Global Infrastructure Partners and CPP Investments, combining Forged Fiber 37 (the ex-Lumen fiber assets) and Gigapower into a wholesale fiber open-access company. AT&T will own 50% of the JV, with GIP and CPP Investments holding the other 50%; AT&T expects cash proceeds at closing, earmarked for deleveraging toward a 2.5x net-debt-to-adjusted-EBITDA target within roughly three years and shareholder returns. The capital-light structure supports AT&T's plan to reach more than 60 million fiber locations by 2030 and grow converged fiber-plus-5G customers; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027 pending regulatory approvals, after which AT&T will deconsolidate the JV and report equity income.

•1mo ago

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Launch Joint Venture That Helps End Dead Zones; Name Paul Roth Interim CEO

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have formally launched a joint venture to expand satellite-enabled connectivity and nearly eliminate U.S. coverage dead zones, following a May agreement to pool spectrum resources. Industry veteran Paul Roth, with prior leadership roles at AT&T, Cingular Wireless, and Ameritech, will serve as interim CEO while the partners search for a permanent chief executive. The JV aims to deliver direct-to-device access, emergency redundancy, and common technical specifications, while existing carrier-satellite agreements remain in place; no financial terms or capital commitments were disclosed.

•1mo ago

Leidos appoints AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh to board of directors

Leidos appointed AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh to its board of directors, effective October 1, expanding the board to 11 members. McElfresh brings 30+ years at AT&T, where he oversees a $250 billion connectivity infrastructure transformation, plus prior oversight of cybersecurity, data management, and labs — relevant to Leidos' digital and energy infrastructure businesses. He will serve on the Corporate Governance and Ethics and Technology and Information Security committees as Leidos advances its NorthStar 2030 growth strategy.

•1mo ago

AT&T and Corning Team Up to Engineer the Connected World with Fiber

Corning signed a multi-year supply agreement with AT&T valued at more than $3 billion to supply fiber and cable for AT&T's network expansion toward a goal of reaching 60 million Americans by the end of 2030. The deal supports Corning's U.S.-based fiber and cable manufacturing, including North Carolina facilities, as AI and streaming push average AT&T Fiber household usage past 1 terabyte per month. The contract is a material backlog win for Corning's optical communications business and strengthens its domestic supply-chain positioning.

•1mo ago

AT&T and Dallas Cowboys Extend One of Sports' Most Iconic Partnerships

AT&T and the Dallas Cowboys have extended their roughly 30-year partnership, keeping the AT&T name on AT&T Stadium and AT&T's network powering the venue's connectivity, technology and game-day operations. For the 2026 season AT&T is debuting new stadium experiences — no-download wayfinding navigation, AR and mixed-reality fan moments, AI-generated Cowboys hype videos and AT&T Turbo Live priority network access — delivered over more than 261 miles of fiber and nearly 1,000 antennas at the venue. No financial terms were disclosed; for a mega-cap telecom the deal is primarily a brand-marketing and naming-rights continuity story rather than a financial catalyst.

•1mo ago

Cricket Wireless Launches Fast, Reliable 5G Home Internet on the AT&T Network

Cricket Wireless, a subsidiary of AT&T, launched Cricket 5G Home Internet, a fixed wireless home broadband service running on the AT&T network. Pricing starts at $75 per month for new customers bundling wireless and home internet, while existing Cricket Wireless customers can add the service for $45 per month, saving $15 per month. There are no annual contracts, plan taxes are included, and self-setup runs through the myCricket Internet App with a required $49.99 gateway purchase. For AT&T, the launch extends its consumer broadband push into the value/prepaid segment and deepens bundling economics, though the release discloses no availability footprint, subscriber targets, or financial guidance.

•1mo ago

TELUS Digital Named as a Leader in Everest Group Customer Experience Management (CXM) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment - Americas for the Eighth Consecutive Year

TELUS Digital has been named a Leader in Everest Group's 2026 Customer Experience Management (CXM) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment – Americas, its eighth consecutive year in the top ranking and one of eight Leaders among 48 providers assessed. Everest Group cited the proprietary Fuel iX AI suite, a global delivery footprint spanning 50+ languages, and depth in outcome-based commercial models as key differentiators in AI-enabled CX transformation; TELUS Digital was also positioned as a Major Contender in the EMEA and APAC assessments. The release contains no financial figures or contract terms, and the input ticker 'T' (AT&T) does not match the article subject — TELUS Digital trades as TIXT — so routing should be verified.

•1mo ago

AT&T Becomes the First and Only Carrier to Offer Free Access to Virtual Healthcare Powered by LifeMD

AT&T becomes the first and only carrier to offer eligible wireless and fiber customers free access to LifeMD's virtual care and pharmacy platform through an exclusive collaboration, with the $19 monthly membership fee waived -- a $228 annual value. More than 100 million AT&T customers are eligible for the benefit, delivered through AT&T's &More program; rollout begins with 29 million customers across 11 states and expands nationwide in January 2027. LifeMD monetizes via usage rather than membership fees, with visits starting at $29 for message-based care, $49 for video visits, and $79 for specialty care, plus pharmacy revenue. CEO Justin Schreiber called it a landmark moment that puts LifeMD's platform in front of one of the largest customer bases in America.

•1mo ago

AT&T Kicks Off Football Season with Free Turbo Live and Introduces Season Passes

AT&T is promoting its Turbo Live connectivity service with a free access promotion at select football season openers and the launch of new season passes for fans. The service prioritizes data connections in crowded venues, and the initial free trial is open to all fans with eligible 5G smartphones regardless of their current carrier. Season passes are now available for AT&T customers on eligible rate plans, providing a bundled option for enhanced connectivity throughout the regular home game season.

•2mo ago

AT&T and Ericsson Enhance Wireless Capacity, Coverage, and Performance Nationwide

AT&T is deploying Ericsson's 600 MHz dual-band radios to utilize spectrum acquired from EchoStar, aiming to enhance nationwide wireless capacity and coverage. The upgrades are part of a network modernization effort that is more than 60% complete, with expected improvements including up to 2x faster speeds and a 10% reduction in dropped or blocked calls. Capital investments for the agreement are already reflected in the financial outlook provided in AT&T's second-quarter 2026 earnings release.

•3mo ago

AT&T's Exclusive Kids Device Line Gets an Upgrade with the New amiGO™ Jr. Tab 2

AT&T expanded its exclusive amiGO family of kids' devices with the launch of the amiGO Jr. Tab 2, a 5G-enabled tablet now available online and in-store. The new device features an 8.7-inch anti-glare display, a stylus for precision, and extended battery life, offered at a promotional price of $4.99 per month for 36 months. This release reinforces AT&T's position as the only carrier offering a complete lineup of devices designed specifically for children, complementing its existing amiGO phone and watch offerings.

•3mo ago

AT&T Internet Air Doubles Subscribers in Almost Half the Time

AT&T's 5G home internet service, AT&T Internet Air, reached 2 million subscribers, adding its second million in roughly half the time it took to reach the first. More than 1 million subscribers are converged customers who also use AT&T wireless, indicating success in bundling strategies. Starting next month, customers will be able to order the service in-store and take the equipment home immediately.

•3mo ago

AT&T Closes Acquisition of Spectrum Licenses from EchoStar

EchoStar has closed the sale of wireless spectrum licenses to AT&T for approximately $23 billion, significantly boosting its liquidity position. The transaction involves roughly 50 MHz of spectrum, including 30 MHz of nationwide 3.45 GHz mid-band and 20 MHz of 600 MHz low-band spectrum covering virtually every U.S. market. While the sale provides substantial capital, it involves transferring valuable airwave capacity to a direct competitor in the wireless connectivity space.

•3mo ago

AT&T Signs Agreement to Expand Use of D-Wave's Quantum Computing Technology Across Network Operations

AT&T signed an agreement to expand its use of D-Wave's quantum computing technology across network operations, aiming to solve complex optimization challenges. Early applications demonstrated significant efficiency, reducing network optimization processing time from approximately one hour to less than 15 seconds. The expanded scope will explore use cases in outage detection, technician routing, and traffic management, while AT&T also evaluates D-Wave's forthcoming gate-model systems for security.

•3mo ago

AT&T Delivers Strong Second-Quarter Results as Investment-Led Strategy Gains Momentum

AT&T reported strong second-quarter results with revenues of $31.6 billion, up 2.3% year-over-year, driven by record fiber and fixed wireless net adds and improved profitability. Adjusted EPS grew 20.4% to $0.65, while Free Cash Flow expanded to $4.7 billion, supported by disciplined capital allocation and strong operating performance. The company accelerated its share repurchase plans to approximately $10 billion for 2026 and reaffirmed its commitment to return $45 billion+ to shareholders through 2028.

•3mo ago

AT&T Connects Fans to the Moments Defining Sports Culture at Fanatics Fest NYC

AT&T is partnering with Fanatics for Fanatics Fest NYC at the Javits Center from July 16-19, hosting the AT&T Connection Cup and acting as the presenting partner for the Fanatics Collect Card Combine. Eligible AT&T customers receive priority access to the Connection Cup, entry to an exclusive lounge with charging stations and merch, and elevated card packs during the event. The company is deploying enhanced 5G coverage and on-site engineers to support connectivity for hundreds of thousands of expected attendees.

•3mo ago

AT&T is the Fastest Connectivity Provider

AT&T claims the title of fastest connectivity provider for the first half of 2026, based on new analysis by Ookla of Speedtest Intelligence data. The company emphasizes its converged network strength, stating customers with both AT&T Fiber and wireless experience the fastest combined speeds in the nation. To capitalize on this, AT&T is promoting simplified plan options including OneConnect and Build-a-Plan to meet customer demand for a single provider experience.

•3mo ago

The future takes flight: AT&T and Ericsson demonstrate drone detection outside of AT&T Stadium

AT&T and Ericsson successfully demonstrated 5G-based drone detection at AT&T Stadium, tracking multiple targets flying at 300-400 feet altitude. The demo utilized Massive MIMO radios and AI algorithms to show how existing cellular infrastructure can provide security sensing capabilities for major venues without additional hardware. This initiative aims to evolve toward 6G integrated sensing applications, with plans to further develop the technology for the 2028 Los Angeles global sporting event.

•3mo ago

AT&T Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Internet Service by JD Power

AT&T was ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Internet Service in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Business Internet Satisfaction Study. This follows a #1 ranking in Small Business Wireless Service in 2025, reinforcing the company's leadership in converged connectivity solutions. The study evaluated 4,091 business customers across factors including performance, reliability, and customer service, with AT&T differentiating through its integrated fiber and 5G network.

•4mo ago

Ericsson, AT&T and MediaTek complete North America's first in-field trial of enhanced mobility features

AT&T, in collaboration with Ericsson and MediaTek, completed North America's first in-field trial of Layer 1/Layer 2 Triggered Mobility (LTM), a 5G Advanced feature. Testing showed that LTM can reduce handover interruption time by up to 40 percent, significantly enhancing network reliability and resiliency for latency-sensitive services. The advancement aims to achieve zero latency in mobile environments, laying the foundation for future AI-powered applications and immersive experiences like extended reality.

•4mo ago

Intrado and AT&T Strengthen Longstanding Collaboration to Support NG 9-1-1 Innovation

AT&T is expanding its collaboration with Intrado to implement Intrado's NG Nexus platform across AT&T's wireless and VoIP networks. The integration aims to enhance emergency routing accuracy and help AT&T meet the requirements of FCC Order 24-78 regarding Next Generation 9-1-1 services. Executives highlighted that the strengthened alliance will ensure regulatory compliance and improve public safety outcomes through more precise location data.

•4mo ago

AT&T Fiber Crushes the Competition in Latest Opensignal Report

AT&T Fiber secured 107 performance wins in the latest Opensignal report, nearly twice as many as its closest competitor. The service swept all five performance categories in more than 60% of the 26 metro areas evaluated, highlighting strength in speed, reliability, and video experience. Management cites these results as evidence of a premium in-home experience, supported by features like All-Fi Pro and Internet Backup for bundled customers.

•4mo ago

Wiliot Collaborates with AT&T Business as Demand for Physical AI in Enterprise Supply Chains Accelerates Internationally

Wiliot announced an expanded collaboration with AT&T to scale its Physical AI platform across enterprise supply chains. The partnership shifts to a systems integration and device certification model, allowing AT&T to deploy, manage, and support Wiliot’s battery-free IoT sensors. Wiliot claims its platform is already deployed across tens of thousands of sites, tracking hundreds of millions of assets and improving inventory accuracy to 99% or more.

•5mo ago

AT&T Launches Build-A-Plan: A Fully Customizable Wireless Experience Where Customers Control What They Pay for

AT&T is launching 'Build-A-Plan' on May 27, a fully customizable wireless service that allows customers to adjust their plan features and budget month-to-month. The plan starts at $15.00 per month for a single line, which AT&T claims is the lowest entry price compared to competitors T-Mobile and Verizon. The initiative aims to provide greater financial flexibility and control to consumers, leveraging AT&T's position as the provider of America's largest wireless network.

•5mo ago

AT&T Makes $19 Billion Commitment to Bring High-Speed Connectivity to California

AT&T committed $19 billion to modernize its network in California through 2030, bringing fiber to 4 million additional households and adding 1,200 cell sites. The company is transitioning away from aging copper infrastructure, beginning the upgrade process for traditional phone customers on or after June 1, 2027, while ensuring no loss of voice or 911 service. AT&T reaffirmed all 2026 and multi-year financial and operational guidance previously shared during its Q1 2026 results, supporting the investment with updated federal modernization policies.

•5mo ago

AT&T Has the Fastest Upload Speeds in America

AT&T ranked first in the nation for converged upload speeds according to a new Opensignal report, delivering speeds more than 2x faster than the closest competitor. The combination of AT&T Fiber and wireless also ranked number one in both upload and download speeds, outperforming fiber, cable, and fixed wireless competitors by double digits. Executive leadership highlighted that upload speeds are increasingly critical for AI-enabled experiences, noting that 42% of AT&T's home internet customers also choose its wireless service.

•6mo ago