Tag: AT&T
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AT&T TV Now and HBO Max Could Merge Into One Service
With the launch of HBO Max coming up in just one week, the confusion surrounding all of AT&T’s video services has been a topic of conversation again. In a recent virtual event, AT&T COO John Stankey addressed the multiple services, saying “What Max and AT&T TV have in common is they are both software based,…
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AT&T Re-Adds Roku Support for AT&T TV App, Ahead of HBO Max Launch
Back in January, AT&T ended support for Roku devices as the contract between the two companies ended. At the time, AT&T said they hoped to return the app to the Roku platform soon. This was the message from AT&T at the time: Heads up: Starting January 1, 2020, you won’t be able to add the AT&T…
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John Stankey Promoted to CEO of AT&T
John Stankey will replace Randall Stephenson as CEO, AT&T announced Friday. Stankey, President and COO, will take the role over on July 1, 2020. Stephenson served as Chairman and CEO for 13 years. He will remain executive chairman of the board until January 2021, throughout the transition in leadership at the company. “Leadership succession is…
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AT&T Expands 5G Network to Include 90 New Areas
Customers in 90 new markets will now have access to AT&T’s 5G network. With the new markets, AT&T’s network now covers 190 markets in the US. “At a time when technology is proving to be even more essential for communication, AT&T customers can rest assured that our company is continuing to invest in our network…
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AT&T Lost 897,000 Premium TV Customers in Q1 2020
Today, AT&T announced that A&T TV NOW lost a net 138,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2020. The streaming service lost 219,000 subscribers in the previous quarter. This is the fourth consecutive quarter in which AT&T TV NOW saw a decline in subscriber numbers. This quarter, AT&T attributed the loss to “higher prices and…
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AT&T Announces HBO Max Deals for ‘Millions of Customers’
Following the announcement of the official launch date of HBO Max, AT&T has shared more details about HBO Max deals for its customers. Customers who are subscribed to HBO through AT&T and customers who have select AT&T wireless, video, and internet plans will have access to HBO Max when it launches on May 27, at…
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Comcast Forecasted to Lose 1.67M Pay TV Subscribers in 2020
With many spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, both streaming services and pay TV services have reported an increase in viewing times. For pay TV operators, the increase could just be a temporary slow down of subscriber losses. With unemployment rates rising and a potential recession on the way, families will be…
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5G: How Much Do Consumers Know, How Much Do They Care?
The term “5G” has been floating around for some time now, with major telcos investing heavily into network upgrades and marketing campaigns focused on the next-gen wireless standard. And while a recent consumer survey suggests many are aware of the overall bullet points — faster speeds, better coverage — excitement levels haven’t exactly spiked so…
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AT&T is Most Likely to Lose Customers After T-Mobile Sprint Merger
On April 1, T-Mobile and Sprint completed their merger, creating the “New T-Mobile.” The network promised to deliver a “transformative 5G network” including speeds up to eight times faster than current LTE and coverage for 99% of the US population within 6 years. Wireless customers took notice. According to a new report from Waveform, AT&T…
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AT&T Stops Selling U-verse TV As It Shifts Focus to AT&T TV
For some time now we have heard that U-Verse TV’s days were numbered. Last year, AT&T had confirmed to Cord Cutters News that U-verse TV is no longer offered in markets where the new AT&T TV is now available. A few weeks ago, AT&T moved U-verse sales to be by phone only. Now, AT&T has…