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AT&T has launched Phone for Business-Advanced, a cloud-based service modernizing traditional analog phone lines. This service, leveraging RingCentral's capabilities, enhances voice quality, security, and reduces maintenance costs for businesses across the U.S. It ensures business continuity through advanced monitoring and backup features, crucial for industries relying on reliable communication, such as healthcare. Companies can benefit from simplified billing nationwide, consolidating all lines under a single rate structure. The service is designed to maintain regulatory compliance while introducing digital improvements.

Xandr, AT&T's advanced advertising unit, launched the Premium Video Catalog, offering over 1,400 video deals from top media owners and 2,500 audience deals across various demographics. The catalog addresses significant challenges in the advertising landscape, such as inventory supply path transparency and reporting data accessibility. Xandr aims to enhance campaign efficiency and targeting for media buyers. Early adopters have reported increased campaign success, with improved monetization for publishers. The Premium Video Catalog is available to North American buyers through major DSPs.

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has finalized the acquisition of Chilevisión from WarnerMedia, enhancing its Spanish-language content capabilities. Chilevisión is Chile's leading free-to-air television network, boasting an average HH rating of 8.3 and significant growth of 11% compared to 2020. The deal includes Chilevisión's extensive content library and production capabilities, positioning VCNI to amplify its presence in the streaming market. The network will be led by Juan “JC” Acosta, with further leadership appointments to follow. Financial details remain undisclosed.

AT&T has partnered with Concord Hospitality Enterprises to implement the AT&T Staff Alert system, designed to improve safety for hotel employees. This wearable device allows associates to summon help in emergencies, enhancing security across all Concord's 140+ hotels in the U.S. and Canada. The solution operates on AT&T's LTE Network without needing Wi-Fi and provides 24/7 monitoring. This initiative highlights Concord's commitment to employee safety, with features including environmental sensors and asset locators.

DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of AT&T Cloud Voice and Microsoft Teams users can now integrate services for business-grade voice calls. This new integration with Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams enables seamless carrier-grade voice service deployment. With nearly 250 million Teams users, the combination simplifies existing SIP trunking and cloud communication solutions, providing global PSTN access and 24/7 support. This integration is part of ongoing collaborations between AT&T Business and Microsoft, aiming to deliver flexibility and scalability to businesses.

REVOLT x AT&T Summit returns to Atlanta from November 11-13, 2021. Spearheaded by Sean "Diddy" Combs, the event celebrates Black excellence and hip-hop culture. This year's highlights include the Return on Culture Competition for tech entrepreneurs, interactive workshops, and performances by industry leaders. Tickets are available for $129. The Summit aims to inspire and empower the next generation of Black leaders.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share on its common shares, payable on November 1, 2021, to stockholders of record as of October 11, 2021.

Additionally, quarterly dividends were declared for the company’s 5.000% Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A at $312.50 per preferred share, and Series C at $296.875 per preferred share.

John Stankey, CEO of AT&T (NYSE:T), gave a shareholder update at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference. He highlighted the successful restructuring of the company’s assets, focusing on AT&T Communications and WarnerMedia. Stankey expressed optimism about momentum in strategic areas such as 5G, fiber, and HBO Max subscribers. The company continues to face challenges from supply chain disruptions but remains on track to hit 30 million fiber locations by 2025. Stankey anticipates closing the WarnerMedia-Discovery deal by mid-2022.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) will announce its third-quarter 2021 results before 7 a.m. ET on October 21, 2021. A conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results. The earnings release and related materials will be accessible via AT&T Investor Relations.

A live webcast and replay of the call will also be available on the same platform. AT&T is a global leader in telecommunications, media, and technology, providing extensive services to consumers and businesses across various regions.