AT&T Expands Nation's Largest Fiber Network, Now Reaching More Than 30 Million Fiber Locations

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AT&T (NYSE:T) has reached a significant milestone by passing 30 million consumer and business locations with its fiber broadband network ahead of schedule, reinforcing its position as America's largest fiber internet provider. The company aims to reach approximately 60 million fiber locations by 2030, supported by its planned acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business. From 2020-2024, AT&T invested over $145 billion in wireless and wireline networks, adding 5.7 million fiber customers since 2020. The expansion includes organic growth, the Gigapower joint venture, commercial open-access agreements, and public-private partnerships. AT&T's fiber service offers multi-gig speeds with built-in security and is backed by the AT&T Guarantee, making it the first carrier to offer such guarantees for both wireless and fiber networks.

Positive

• Achieved 30 million fiber locations milestone ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong execution
• Plans to double fiber coverage to 60 million locations by 2030, showing clear growth trajectory
• Added 5.7 million fiber customers since 2020, indicating strong market adoption
• Significant investment of $145 billion in network infrastructure from 2020-2024
• Strategic acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business adds 1 million customers and 4 million locations

Negative

• Substantial ongoing capital investment required to reach 60 million location target
• Faces increasing competition in the fiber market from other providers
• High costs associated with fiber deployment and infrastructure maintenance

Insights

Telecommunications Infrastructure Analyst

AT&T hits 30M fiber locations milestone ahead of schedule, strengthening its market leadership while advancing toward its 60M location goal by 2030.

AT&T has reached a significant infrastructure milestone by surpassing 30 million fiber locations ahead of schedule, reinforcing its position as America's largest fiber broadband provider. This achievement marks the halfway point toward their ambitious goal of reaching approximately 60 million locations by 2030.

The expansion strategy involves multiple approaches: organic network growth, the Gigapower joint venture, commercial open-access agreements, public-private partnerships, and the pending acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business—which will add ~4 million fiber locations across 11 states.

AT&T's fiber growth metrics are compelling. Since 2020, the company has added 5.7 million fiber customers while deploying thousands of miles of fiber infrastructure. Their capital investment has been substantial, with more than $145 billion invested primarily in wireless and wireline networks between 2020-2024.

The strategic significance extends beyond mere infrastructure expansion. By offering both fiber and 5G services, AT&T creates stronger customer relationships—fiber+wireless customers demonstrate higher retention rates and stronger advocacy. This bundling approach represents a key competitive advantage in the telecommunications landscape.

What's particularly notable is how AT&T is leveraging its network architecture expertise, scale, and cost-effective growth strategy to differentiate its fiber capabilities. Their acceleration of deployment indicates strong market demand for fiber's superior speed and reliability compared to legacy broadband technologies—positioning AT&T to capitalize on the growing preference for high-performance connectivity in homes and businesses.

AT&T achieves key network expansion milestone ahead of schedule, solidifying U.S. fiber leadership by reaching even more Americans with world-class fiber internet.

Key Takeaways:

• Fiber milestone underscores AT&T's connectivity leadership as America's largest and fastest-growing fiber broadband network and its commitment to delivering fast, reliable Internet connectivity backed by the AT&T Guarantee¹
• Previously announced agreement to acquire substantially all of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business supports goal of reaching approximately 60 million fiber locations by end of 2030 ²

DALLAS, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T (NYSE:T) (the Company) has further cemented its position as the nation's leading fiber Internet provider by achieving its goal of passing more than 30 million consumer and business locations across the U.S. with its fiber broadband network ahead of plan.

"We're proud to now pass more than 30 million fiber locations — halfway to our goal of reaching approximately 60 million homes and businesses across America," said John Stankey, chief executive officer of AT&T. "This accomplishment is a testament to our team's hard work over many years to build the nation's largest and fastest-growing fiber broadband network. Our investments in fiber are fueling economic growth and creating jobs, while delivering the fast, reliable connectivity Americans expect – backed by the AT&T Guarantee."

As America's leading fiber provider, AT&T is focused on expanding where it can offer fiber in a variety of ways. This includes growing its organic in-region fiber network, its Gigapower joint venture, commercial open-access agreements, public-private partnerships and recently announced plans to acquire substantially all of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business, which today includes about 1 million fiber customers and more than 4 million fiber locations across 11 states.

Investment in America's Digital Future
AT&T continues to put more fiber in the ground than anyone else and plans to accelerate network expansion efforts to meet increasing customer demand for the best broadband technology available today – fiber.

As America's fastest internet with the most reliable speeds³, AT&T Fiber is a critical enabler of economic opportunity, education, healthcare, and innovation. From 2020-2024, AT&T deployed thousands of miles of fiber optic infrastructure to connect communities and businesses nationwide and invested more than $145 billion primarily in its wireless and wireline networks, including capital investments and acquisitions of wireless spectrum. ⁴

AT&T continues to differentiate its fiber capabilities given its unique combination of network architecture expertise, size and scale, cost-effective growth path and an agile go-to-market approach. By reaching an industry-leading 30 million+ fiber locations passed, the Company is confident in its plans to reach approximately 60 million total fiber locations by the end of 2030. ²

The Company's fiber investments are also driving significant growth. Since the start of 2020, AT&T has passed millions of new fiber locations and added 5.7 million AT&T Fiber customers. Over the next five and a half years, AT&T expects to substantially grow its fiber customer base as it doubles where AT&T Fiber is available today.

Committed to Putting Customers First 
AT&T remains focused on giving customers a premier connectivity experience. Backed by the AT&T Guarantee, AT&T Fiber is unmatched in its capabilities to help consumers and businesses of all sizes thrive in an increasingly digital economy, offering multi-gig speeds, built-in security, dependability, and optimal in-home coverage. 

AT&T is the first and only carrier to launch a customer guarantee for both its wireless and fiber networks and across both consumers and small businesses, reflecting AT&T's unwavering dedication to connecting customers at work, at home, and on the go.

Additionally, by expanding its fiber network, AT&T is giving American consumers more choice when selecting broadband and wireless services the way they prefer – with fiber and 5G together. Customers with both AT&T Fiber and the Company's wireless services are more likely to recommend AT&T to others and remain customers longer.

With award-winning fiber service and a customer-first approach, AT&T is shaping the future of connectivity. To check AT&T Fiber availability or sign up for updates, visit att.com/fiber and att.com/notifyme.

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¹Learn more at att.com/Guarantee.
²"Total locations" includes consumer and business locations (i) passed with fiber and (ii) served with fiber through commercial open-access providers.
³Limited availability in select areas. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data nationwide Speed Score and Consistency Score for Q3–Q4 2024. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
⁴The years ending December 31, 2020, through 2024 present results from continuing operations.

About AT&T
We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.

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FAQ

How many fiber locations does AT&T (T) currently serve?

AT&T currently passes more than 30 million consumer and business locations with its fiber broadband network.

What is AT&T's fiber expansion goal for 2030?

AT&T aims to reach approximately 60 million total fiber locations by the end of 2030.

How many AT&T Fiber customers have been added since 2020?

AT&T has added 5.7 million fiber customers since the start of 2020.

How much has AT&T invested in its networks from 2020-2024?

AT&T invested more than $145 billion primarily in wireless and wireline networks, including capital investments and spectrum acquisitions.

What is included in AT&T's acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business?

The acquisition includes about 1 million fiber customers and more than 4 million fiber locations across 11 states.