At&T Stock Price, News & Analysis

AT&T has enhanced its SD-WAN capabilities by introducing new features in collaboration with Cisco, aimed at supporting remote workers and meeting FISMA compliance for government agencies. The AT&T SD-WAN with Cisco Teleworker solution allows employees to utilize their home internet for secure, enterprise-grade connectivity. This solution offers a co-managed option for businesses, enabling them to handle their application policies while relying on AT&T for support. Overall, these enhancements position AT&T as a leader in SD-WAN services in North America.

AT&T announced a multi-year agreement to provide cellular connectivity for Maserati vehicles in the U.S. and Canada through Maserati Connect. This service allows Maserati owners to use their vehicles as Wi-Fi hotspots, supporting multiple devices. Additionally, passengers will have access to WarnerMedia RIDE streaming services, offering over 1,000 hours of entertainment content. All MY21 Maserati vehicles will benefit from this connectivity, providing services such as safety features, navigation updates, and more, with a complimentary trial period of three months or 3GB of usage.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per common share, payable on May 3, 2021, to stockholders of record by April 9, 2021. Additionally, dividends for the company’s preferred stocks include $312.50 for Series A and $296.875 for Series C per preferred share, with the same payment schedule. The annual dividend for the Fixed Rate Reset Perpetual Preferred Stock Series B is set at €3,448.43. These dividend declarations reflect AT&T's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

AT&T and WarnerMedia announced a commitment of $7 million to combat anti-Asian hate as part of the #StopAsianHate initiative. This includes a multi-platform campaign featuring public service announcements (PSAs) aimed at raising awareness and providing support to the AAPI community. Donations from viewers will support the Asian American Chamber of Commerce and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC. The initiative reinforces the companies' ongoing commitment to social justice and enhancing equality.

AT&T Business is extending its free webinar series, 'Business Unusual', hosted by Barbara Corcoran, starting March 24, 2021. The series aims to assist small businesses in enhancing customer acquisition and retention amid economic recovery. The webinars will feature discussions on customer experience, vital for success in a post-pandemic market. Notably, 94% of participants in the previous series expressed willingness to recommend it, highlighting its effectiveness. Each session will be livestreamed at 1:00 p.m. CDT with recordings available afterward.

The Virtual Human Interaction Lab at Stanford University has launched a study with MyndVR to explore the psychological impact of virtual reality (VR) on older adults. The research aims to assess how VR can enhance well-being and attitudes towards technology among seniors, particularly after the isolation experienced during the pandemic. Supported by AT&T's 5G technology, the study involves multiple senior living communities across the U.S. and Australia, marking a significant step in understanding VR's role in healthcare.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced that its first-quarter 2021 results will be released before 7 a.m. ET on April 22, 2021. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results, with earnings release materials available on AT&T Investor Relations. Additionally, a live webcast of the call will be accessible through the same platform, with a replay available shortly after the call ends.