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AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) generates frequent news as a major U.S. telecommunications company focused on 5G wireless and multi-gig internet connectivity. Company releases emphasize how AT&T connects more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus millions of businesses, through its wireless and broadband networks. This news page aggregates those company announcements and related coverage in one place.
Visitors can review updates on AT&T’s network investments, such as the deployment of mid-band spectrum it agreed to acquire from EchoStar to thousands of cell sites across many cities, intended to increase 5G speed and capacity for both mobility and AT&T Internet Air customers. News items also cover AT&T’s multi-year growth plan centered on expanding advanced high-speed internet and wireless connectivity, including references to planned fiber expansion and agreements related to fiber internet businesses, subject to regulatory and customary conditions.
AT&T’s news flow also highlights partnerships and specialized connectivity solutions. Recent releases describe collaborations with Mitsubishi Motors North America to embed AT&T 5G in a flagship SUV for connected car services, and joint efforts with organizations in senior care and healthcare-related fields to deliver immersive virtual reality therapeutics over AT&T’s secure and reliable 5G network. Other stories show AT&T powering large events, such as a Formula 1 race week in Las Vegas, where the company supports race team data, fan connectivity, and public safety communications through FirstNet, Built with AT&T.
Investors and observers can also follow capital allocation and financial communications, including dividend declarations on common and preferred shares, share repurchase plans mentioned in conference remarks, and schedules for quarterly earnings releases and investor webcasts. Bookmark this page to access a running record of AT&T’s official announcements, strategic updates, and sector-specific initiatives.
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.
AT&T (NYSE:T) will host a webcast featuring Jason Porter, the company’s president of public sector and FirstNet, at the upcoming Oppenheimer 5G Summit on December 14, 2021. The presentation will start at 9:55 a.m. ET and will be accessible live as well as for replay through AT&T Investor Relations. This event emphasizes AT&T's commitment to enhancing connectivity and communication solutions for both consumers and businesses. Viewers are encouraged to log in a few minutes early to avoid any potential issues with scheduling.
AT&T has secured a $161 million contract over 11 years to modernize the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) data communications networks under a Task Order from the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization. This agreement positions AT&T as USCG's primary provider of data telecommunications globally, enhancing network efficiencies and capabilities. Services will include IP-based Wide Area Network and commercial satellite communication across 1,200 locations. The contract also facilitates USCG's usage of FirstNet for improved operational efficiency during critical missions.
AT&T's CEO, John Stankey, addressed shareholders at the UBS Global TMT Conference, highlighting strong demand trends in the wireless industry. He noted the company's growth in previously underpenetrated markets due to improved customer experience and network performance. Stankey expects postpaid phone ARPU to remain stable in 2022 while anticipating continued growth from AT&T’s fiber network. The pending WarnerMedia-Discovery transaction is progressing, with expectations for significant annual dividends post-completion, projected at $8 billion to $9 billion.