AT&T to Accelerate Fiber Network Expansion Following Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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AT&T (NYSE:T) announces plans to accelerate its fiber network expansion following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The company will increase its investment to cover an additional 1 million fiber customer locations annually starting in 2026.

The legislation includes tax provisions and creates a pipeline of midband spectrum to support U.S. technological competitiveness. AT&T will provide updates on the bill's financial impact during its Q2 2025 earnings call on July 23, 2025.

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• Additional 1 million fiber customer locations annually starting 2026
• Tax incentives for capital investment
• Access to new midband spectrum pipeline
• Potential for accelerated network infrastructure development

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• Implementation benefits won't begin until 2026
• Financial impact details still pending Q2 earnings release

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Bill's tax provisions facilitate accelerated fiber deployment to an additional 1 million locations annually starting in 2026, advancing U.S. infrastructure goals

DALLAS, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T plans to more quickly build fiber infrastructure thanks to pro-investment policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress today.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will spur investment, maintain U.S. leadership in innovation, and create economic opportunity nationwide. Thanks to the policies in this legislation, AT&T expects to invest more rapidly in next-generation networks after the bill is signed into law, increasing our investment by an additional 1 million fiber customer locations annually starting in 2026. 

This bill also creates a pipeline of midband spectrum that will help meet soaring consumer demand and keep the U.S. technologically competitive with other countries. Paired with the tax provisions in the bill, this legislation paves the way for the stated goals laid out by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr: unleashing high-speed infrastructure builds and restoring America's global lead in wireless technology through smart policy.

We appreciate Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie for their efforts to establish a spectrum pipeline and renew FCC auction authority. And we thank President Trump for his leadership in making priorities of spectrum availability and tax incentives for capital investment in the reconciliation process.

AT&T plans to provide an update on the expected impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on its 2025 and long-term financial outlook and capital allocation plans when it releases its second quarter results, scheduled for release on July 23, 2025.

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FAQ

How many additional fiber locations will AT&T (T) add annually under the new bill?

AT&T will add 1 million additional fiber customer locations annually starting in 2026 due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

When will AT&T (T) begin its expanded fiber deployment under the new legislation?

AT&T will begin its expanded fiber deployment program in 2026, following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

When will AT&T (T) provide details about the financial impact of the new bill?

AT&T will provide details about the bill's financial impact during its second quarter earnings release on July 23, 2025.

What are the key benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for AT&T (T)?

The bill provides tax incentives for capital investment, creates a midband spectrum pipeline, and enables accelerated fiber infrastructure deployment.

How will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affect AT&T's (T) network expansion?

The bill will enable AT&T to accelerate its fiber network deployment through tax provisions and spectrum availability, supporting faster infrastructure development.