Tag: AT&T
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AT&T is Raising The Price of Its Home Internet
AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications providers in the United States, has announced a $5 monthly price increase across all its internet plans, effective immediately. The decision, which affects both new and existing customers, marks the company’s latest effort to offset rising operational costs and invest in network enhancements. The price hike applies to all…
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The End of DSL & Traditional Home Phone – AT&T Gains FCC Approval Shut Down Its Copper DSL & Phone Service in More Areas
In a significant step toward modernizing its telecommunications infrastructure, AT&T has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to shut down its copper-based phone and DSL services in approximately 10% of its service footprint. This decision aligns with the AT&T’s definitive timeline to retire its entire aging copper network by the end of 2029,…
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HBO Was Losing Over $2 Billion a Year When AT&T Sold WarnerMedia To Discovery For $43 Billion
When AT&T sold WarnerMedia to Discovery in a $43 billion deal finalized in 2022, the transaction revealed a stunning financial downturn for HBO, once a cornerstone of the media conglomerate. Under AT&T’s stewardship, HBO had transformed from a robust profit engine generating $2.5 billion in positive cash flow annually to a struggling entity bleeding $2…
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AT&T Customers Can Get Up to $7,500 in Class Action Lawsuit – Here is How to Claim It
AT&T, one of the nation’s largest telecommunications providers, has reached a $177 million settlement to compensate customers impacted by two significant data breaches between 2019 and 2024. The agreement comes as part of a class action lawsuit filed against the company, addressing the exposure of sensitive personal information that left millions of customers vulnerable. The…
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AT&T’s $23 Billion Lifeline Rescues DISH from Possible Bankruptcy
In a dramatic turn of events that has reverberated through the telecommunications industry, AT&T has stepped in to acquire a substantial portion of DISH Network’s valuable spectrum assets for $23 billion, effectively pulling the beleaguered company back from the brink of bankruptcy. This deal, announced on August 26, 2025, comes at a critical juncture for…
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DISH is Selling Spectrum to AT&T
Today EchoStar, the parent company of DISH Network, has agreed to sell a substantial portion of its wireless spectrum licenses to AT&T in a deal valued at approximately $23 billion. Announced on the same day, this all-cash transaction, subject to adjustments, marks a strategic pivot for both companies as they navigate the evolving demands of…
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Millions of AT&T Customers Eligible for Up to $7,500 in Cash Payments from $177 Million Data Breach Settlement
In a significant development for AT&T customers, millions affected by two major data breaches in 2024 may be eligible to file claims for cash payments totaling up to $7,500 as part of a $177 million class-action settlement. The telecommunications giant faced lawsuits following breaches announced in March and July 2024, which exposed sensitive personal information…
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AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Add 932,000 5G Home Internet Customers in Just 3 Months as Comcast & Spectrum Feel The Cord-Cutting 2.0 Pain
In a seismic shift for the U.S. telecommunications AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile collectively added 932,000 5G Home Internet subscribers in the second quarter of 2025, capitalizing on the growing trend of “Cord-Cutting 2.0.” This surge underscores the increasing consumer preference for wireless broadband alternatives, driven by affordability, flexibility, and the rapid expansion of 5G networks.…
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AT&T Has a New Feature to Protect You From Bank Fraud & Your Online Security
AT&T has introduced a powerful new feature called Wireless Account Lock, designed to bolster the security of your wireless account and help protect your bank and other online accounts from unauthorized access. This free tool adds an extra layer of defense against cybercriminals who attempt to impersonate you to gain control of your accounts. This…
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AT&T Launches Fiber Internet Bundle for New 55+ Plan
AT&T Wireless subscribers have a new way to bundle and save on their mobile and internet plans. Earlier this month, AT&T Wireless launched its long-awaited budget-friendly plan for those aged 55 and older. The new plan, AT&T 55+, gives subscribers unlimited calling, texting, and data without any of the unwanted and surprise fees. The plan…