AT&T Inc. reports company news tied to its wireless, fiber broadband and fixed-network connectivity businesses. Recurring updates include financial results, operating-segment changes, network performance, AT&T Fiber, 5G service, converged connectivity offerings such as OneConnect, and digital customer tools such as the AT&T app.
AT&T news also covers dividend declarations on common and preferred shares, capital allocation plans, conference appearances, customer partnerships such as the AT&T Points Plus Card with Citi, and marketing or sponsorship activity connected to the company's connectivity services.
AT&T (NYSE:T) has deployed an AT&T-led, neutral-host distributed antenna system (DAS) using Airspan’s MobileAccess 6000 Digital platform at Mississippi State University’s 60,000+ seat Davis Wade Stadium. The 53-sector MIMO system supports all mid-band spectrum and is designed to boost multi-operator connectivity during high-density events. AT&T notes this project is part of nearly $1.4 billion invested in Mississippi networks from 2021–2025.
AT&T (NYSE:T) is deploying newly acquired 600 MHz spectrum from EchoStar using Ericsson 600 MHz dual-band radios to enhance its nationwide wireless network. The low-band spectrum is intended to extend coverage and improve indoor performance for customers in both urban and rural areas.
AT&T reports it is over 60% through its wireless network modernization. In areas with upgraded Ericsson infrastructure, customers are seeing up to 2x faster average speeds, a 10% reduction in dropped/blocked calls, up to 70% fewer slow-speed occurrences, and up to 80% reduced uplink interference. Capital investments tied to this agreement are already included in AT&T’s Q2 2026 financial outlook.
AT&T (NYSE:T) launched the new amiGO Jr. Tab 2, now available online and in stores, as part of its exclusive kids-focused device lineup. The tablet features AT&T 5G access, an 8.7" anti-glare display, a stylus pen, and an all-day battery aimed at learning and creativity.
The amiGO Jr. Tab 2 is offered at $4.99 per month for 36 months for well-qualified customers after bill credits, requiring a new line, compatible smartphone, and qualifying wireless plan; the full retail price is $239.99. Parents manage controls via the AT&T amiGO companion app.
AT&T (NYSE:T) reported that its 5G home internet service, AT&T Internet Air, has reached 2 million subscribers, adding its second million in about half the time it took to gain the first. About 1 million Internet Air customers also use AT&T wireless, showing substantial cross-selling of services. Starting next month, customers will be able to order AT&T Internet Air in-store and take home the equipment immediately. According to AT&T, customers who combine Internet Air with an eligible wireless plan can get home internet for as low as $35 per month, with no equipment rental fees and coverage under the AT&T Guarantee.
AT&T (NYSE:T) has closed its previously announced acquisition of certain wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar (NASDAQ:ECHO) for approximately $23 billion. The deal adds about 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum covering virtually every U.S. market, including roughly 30 MHz of nationwide 3.45 GHz mid-band spectrum and about 20 MHz of nationwide 600 MHz low-band spectrum.
According to AT&T, the added spectrum will increase its 5G capacity and download speeds and support an AI-ready connected experience by enhancing uplink capabilities across its wireless network. AT&T also reiterated the financial outlook and capital allocation plan it provided with its second-quarter 2026 earnings release.
AT&T (NYSE:T) has signed an agreement to expand its use of D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ:QBTS) computing technology to tackle complex optimization challenges across AT&T’s network operations. AT&T initially plans to layer D-Wave’s annealing quantum systems into tools that power its agentic AI solutions, which the company reports reduced customer downtime by 12 million hours in 2025.
In early work, AT&T used D-Wave technology to cut processing time for a network optimization workload from about one hour to under 15 seconds. AT&T intends to explore broader applications, including outage detection and response, technician routing, network build planning, and traffic management, and is also evaluating D-Wave’s forthcoming gate-model systems for potential use in quantum security and communications.
AT&T (NYSE:T) is activating a broad “Summer of Soccer” program around MLS All-Star Week in Charlotte, leveraging its wireless and fiber networks, including Turbo Live by AT&T, to keep fans connected. As Official Wireless and Wireline Provider of MLS, AT&T is hosting fan experiences such as the AT&T Shooting Challenge at MLS Soccer Celebration (July 25–26), player appearances, and retail events.
AT&T is also sponsoring multiple events at the July 28 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge at Truist Field, providing 20,000 co-branded shirts at the All-Star Game, and reinforcing its community commitment with a $25,000 donation to the Katie Blessing Center. The company highlights its MLS partnership dating back to 2009 and broader soccer portfolio across North American leagues and federations.
AT&T (NYSE:T) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $31.6 billion, up 2.3% year over year, with diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.66 and adjusted EPS* of $0.65 versus $0.54 a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA* rose 5.2% to $12.3 billion, and free cash flow* increased to $4.7 billion.
AT&T added over 1 million Advanced Connectivity customers, including 646,000 internet net adds and 432,000 postpaid phone net adds, and reached 38.6 million fiber locations. Advanced Connectivity service revenue grew 5.1%, with operating income up 20.3%. The company reiterated all 2026–2028 financial guidance and plans to return $45 billion+ to shareholders, including about $10 billion of share repurchases in 2026.
AT&T (NYSE:T) is activating as Official Connectivity Provider of the Fan at Fanatics Fest NYC, held July 16-19, 2026 at New York’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The company is centering its presence on the AT&T Connection Cup, a live competition hosted by Nate Burleson where fans team with 14 celebrity captains for sports trivia, memorabilia challenges, and physical contests to win exclusive memorabilia and Fanatics FanCash.
AT&T is also the presenting partner of the Fanatics Collect Card Combine, offering hands-on card-collecting experiences and elevated “First Pack” card moments for eligible customers. Additional benefits for eligible AT&T wireless and internet customers include priority access to Connection Cup events and entry to an on-site AT&T Customer Lounge with charging stations, limited-edition merchandise, complimentary Screen Skinz, live sneaker cleaning, and other giveaways. To support the event, AT&T is enhancing 5G coverage and capacity throughout the Javits Center and deploying engineers on site to monitor performance and maintain connectivity for fans, partners, and Fanatics operations.
AT&T (NYSE:T) reports that new analysis by Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence data for 1H 2026 shows customers who subscribe to both AT&T Wireless and AT&T Fiber experience the nation’s Fastest Converged Experience. AT&T highlights growing demand for having a single provider for fiber and wireless.
According to AT&T, the company is simplifying converged connectivity through offerings such as AT&T OneConnect, billed as the industry’s first single subscription for unlimited home and on-the-go connectivity with taxes and fees included, and Build-a-Plan, which lets customers tailor wireless service and add AT&T Fiber for potential home internet savings. The AT&T Guarantee adds bill credits for qualifying outages, no hidden fiber fees, and rapid access to technical support with same- or next-day technician availability under stated conditions.