Tag: AT&T
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California Wants to Stop AT&T From Shutting Down Traditional Phone Lines
California regulators have formally accused AT&T of providing false information to the Federal Communications Commission in an effort to discontinue service on its aging copper-based wireline telephone network, according to Arstechnica. The filing, submitted by the California Public Utilities Commission on June 15, 2026, challenges AT&T’s petitions to preempt state rules and end landline obligations…
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AT&T Introduces Customized Plans Starting at $15 Per Month
Today, AT&T is launching a new type of wireless plan that gives customers more control over what’s included, what’s left out, and how much they pay every month. AT&T’s new Build-A-Plan will be available starting May 27, and will start a just $15 per month. The base plan will include Unlimited Talk, Unlimited Text, and…
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AT&T Announces The End of Copper Phone Lines In California Next Year
AT&T has announced plans to invest $19 billion in California through 2030 as part of a broad effort to upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure. The initiative focuses on expanding fiber-optic and fixed wireless services while transitioning away from older copper-based networks, including DSL internet and traditional landline phone services. The company stated that the shift addresses…
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FCC Grants AT&T One-Year Waiver on Foreign Router Restrictions, Allowing Its Internet Service to Keep Operating
In a development that highlights the tangled intersection of national security policy, global supply chains, and surging artificial intelligence demand, federal regulators have temporarily eased hardware restrictions on certain foreign-made Wi-Fi routers used by major U.S. carriers. The decision comes as persistent shortages in critical electronic components threaten to disrupt broadband equipment availability for millions…
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Verizon, AT&T, & T-Mobile Launch a Joint Partnership To Standardize Wireless Service From Space
In a significant move set to reshape mobile connectivity across the United States, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have reached an agreement in principle to establish a new joint venture. Announced on May 14, 2026, the collaboration focuses on leveraging satellite-based direct-to-device technologies to close persistent coverage gaps, particularly in rural and remote regions where traditional…
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FCC Approves DISH’s Sale of Spectrum from EchoStar to SpaceX and AT&T in $40 Billion Deal
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved a significant transaction that will reshape the wireless and satellite communications landscape. EchoStar Corporation is divesting substantial portions of its wireless spectrum holdings in a deal valued at approximately $40 billion, with portions going to SpaceX and AT&T. This move is expected to enhance nationwide connectivity, accelerate 5G…
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AT&T Extends Home Internet Savings With $25 Off Internet Air for Eligible Customers
AT&T is giving eligible households another way to save on home internet. Access from AT&T is turning 10 and now includes AT&T Internet Air, a plug-and-play 5G home internet option for qualifying customers. Those who are eligible can get $25 off AT&T Internet Air every month, with AT&T saying the service is backed by its…
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As AT&T Shuts Down Its DSL & Traditional Home Phone It Added 292,000 5G Home Internet & 273,000 Fiber Customers In the 1st Quarter 2026
AT&T delivered exceptional broadband growth during the first quarter of 2026, adding a record number of customers to its high-speed internet services through a balanced expansion of fiber and 5G-based fixed wireless offerings. The telecommunications giant reported total Advanced Connectivity internet net additions of 584,000 for the quarter. This figure broke down evenly between approximately…
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AT&T Launches OneConnect, A Discounted Bundle of Wireless Phone and High-Speed Home Internet Services
AT&T introduced OneConnect, marking a major milestone in how they offer home internet and wireless as a unified subscription plan that merges unlimited wireless service with 1 Gig fiber home internet under one flat monthly fee. The new offering eliminates the hassle of managing separate accounts for mobile devices and household broadband, delivering comprehensive coverage…
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AT&T Rolls Out Upgraded Unlimited Wireless Plans for 2026
In a move aimed at boosting customer satisfaction amid growing demands for affordable and customizable mobile services, AT&T has introduced an enhanced lineup of unlimited wireless plans under its Unlimited Your Way brand. The announcement, made on March 13, 2026, says the new plans offer greater value, flexibility, and essential features tailored to modern usage…