Tag: AT&T

AT&T is bidding farewell to its aging copper-based home phone and DSL services, announcing today the launch of a new cellular-powered home phone alternative designed to ease the transition for millions of customers. Dubbed AT&T Phone – Advanced, this innovative service allows users to keep their existing home phones while connecting through AT&T’s robust wireless…

AT&T is aiming to prove that it continues to be a leader in the industry, by performing a test for faster internet speeds on its Fiber Network. AT&T completed the test of a 1.6 terabit-per-second single-carrier wavelength across 296 kilometers of its commercial long-distance network, from Newark, New Jersey to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to show that…

In today’s fast-paced world, juggling the demands of friends, family, work, and school can be overwhelming. The last thing anyone needs is the added stress of managing shared bills. Recognizing this common pain point, AT&T has unveiled a game-changing solution: AT&T SplitPay℠. This innovative feature simplifies the often-complicated process of splitting cell phone bills among…

The US telecom industry continues its dramatic downsizing trend as AT&T cut over 9,000 employees in 2024. This wave of layoffs comes amidst a backdrop of technological advancements, increasing automation, and a relentless focus on cost efficiency. AT&T, led by CEO John Stankey, has been particularly aggressive in its workforce reduction strategy. Since taking the…

AT&T is becoming a popular choice for cord cutters searching for fast, reliable internet to keep their next binge uninterrupted and their video calls crystal clear. During the company’s Analyst & Investor Day, it reported a significant increase in internet subscribers for the fourth quarter of 2024. AT&T Fiber added 307,000 new subscribers during the…

First responders relying on AT&T’s FirstNet mobile service will soon be facing higher monthly bills. The telecommunications giant announced a $3 price increase for its FirstNet unlimited smartphone and data-only plans, effective January 15th, 2025. AT&T attributes the price hike to the need to “continue to deliver the great wireless service you expect.” The company…

Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon have publicly acknowledged that they were targeted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon hacking operation, confirming earlier reports. Both companies, however, assured customers that their networks are now clear of the intrusion and that they are actively cooperating with authorities, according to a Bloomberg report. In separate statements released over the…

AT&T earlier this week announced plans this week to accelerate the retirement of its copper-based network, phasing out traditional landline phone and DSL internet services by 2029. While this move promises network modernization and improved services for many, it raises concerns for customers in rural areas who may be left with limited alternatives. AT&T outlined…