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AT&T has partnered with Smart Meter to enhance health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. The collaboration will utilize cellular remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices, including the iGlucose and iBloodPressure solutions, leveraging AT&T's reliable IoT network. Studies indicate significant health improvements for patients utilizing these devices. Simplifying RPM aids in patient adoption, while healthcare providers gain timely access to patient data, enhancing overall healthcare efficiency and quality.

AT&T and Cricket Wireless will join the new federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), providing eligible households with a monthly benefit of up to $30 and $75 on Tribal lands for affordable broadband. Starting December 31, 2021, the ACP replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit, targeting the digital divide impacting about 30% of American households. Customers can check eligibility and enroll through acpbenefit.org. Existing Emergency Broadband Benefit users will continue through March 1.

AT&T (NYSE:T) will host a keynote address by Pascal Desroches, CFO, during Citi's AppsEconomy Conference on January 5, 2022, at 10 a.m. ET. This event will be webcasted live and can also be accessed for replay via AT&T Investor Relations. Attendees are advised to log in a few minutes early. AT&T is a global leader in telecommunications and media, serving over 100 million U.S. consumers.

AT&T will release its fourth-quarter 2021 results before the NYSE opens on January 26, 2022. A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results. Investors can access the earnings release and related materials through AT&T Investor Relations. The company serves over 100 million consumers in the U.S. and provides services to nearly 3 million business customers. WarnerMedia, a part of AT&T, is known for brands like HBO and CNN.

AT&T has announced the sale of its global programmatic advertising marketplace, Xandr, to Microsoft. This strategic transaction builds on a decade-long partnership aimed at enhancing digital media solutions. The acquisition will combine Microsoft’s audience intelligence with Xandr’s technology to shape the future digital ad marketplace, emphasizing consumer privacy and advertisers' goals. The deal is subject to regulatory review and does not include DirecTV's advertising sales business.

The board of directors of AT&T has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share on its common shares, payable on February 1, 2022, to shareholders on record as of January 10, 2022. Additionally, dividends for the 5.000% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A ($312.50 per share) and the 4.750% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C ($296.875 per share) were also announced. This decision reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders through consistent dividend payments.

Sinclair Sports Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) and AT&T (NYSE: T) have announced a new collaboration aimed at enhancing digital content and fan engagement for the 2021-22 NBA season. Central to this partnership is NBA Insider Shams Charania, who will lead informative updates and sponsored segments. The collaboration launched with successful broadcasts, including a draft special that saw a 25% viewership increase compared to the prior year. This initiative intends to deepen audience engagement through innovative digital and social interactions.

On December 9, 2021, Qure4u announced a partnership with AT&T and Samsung for remote patient monitoring (RPM) aimed at patients with high blood pressure. This collaboration will utilize FirstNet's secure connectivity to enhance healthcare access in rural areas. The RPM kits, featuring a Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure cuff and Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, enable real-time data transmission to healthcare providers. This initiative aims to improve patient outcomes and manage chronic conditions, addressing healthcare challenges through technology.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) recently updated shareholders at the Barclays Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference. CFO Pascal Desroches highlighted the company's growth in customer relationships, particularly in wireless, fiber, and HBO Max. The wireless segment is experiencing revenue, subscriber, and profitability growth, with no immediate signs of demand slowdown. AT&T aims to add over 1 million fiber subscribers for the fourth consecutive year, boosting broadband revenue growth beyond declines in legacy areas. Positive trends in fiber subscribers and revenues are anticipated to continue into 2022.