Tag: AT&T
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AT&T Slashes Autopay Discounts, Drops Credit and Debit Card Discounts in New Policy Shift
AT&T is set to overhaul its autopay discount program, eliminating benefits for credit card users and halving the discount for debit card users, according to anonymous sources and online posts reported this week by The Mobile Report. The changes, which mirror T-Mobile’s controversial 2023 move to nix credit card autopay discounts, will see AT&T customers…
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Remembering PlayStation Vue: 10 Years Ago Today It Launched Starting the Live TV Streaming Wars
A decade ago today, on March 18, 2015, Sony Interactive Entertainment took a bold step into the burgeoning market of live TV streaming with the launch of PlayStation Vue, a service that aimed to redefine how consumers watched television. This anniversary marks a moment to reflect on the rise and eventual fall of a service…
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AT&T Unveils Cellular Home Phone Service as It Shuts Down Its Traditional Copper Phone Service By 2029
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…
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AT&T Tests Internet Speeds 4 Times Faster Than Its Current Top Speed
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…
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AT&T’s CEO Says Selling DIRECTV Will Help It Reach Its 2025 Financial Goals
AT&T CEO, in a letter to shareholders, today reiterated the company’s confidence in achieving its 2025 financial guidance and long-term strategic objectives. The letter detailed AT&T’s progress towards becoming the premier connectivity provider in America, alongside plans for significant shareholder returns. With this, AT&T believes selling DIRECTV will help it reach its goals in 2025.…
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AT&T Revolutionizes Bill Sharing with Groundbreaking SplitPay Feature Letting People Split Their AT&T Bill
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…
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AT&T Has Cut Over 139,000 Jobs Since 2017 As It Spins Off DIRECTV, Warner Bros. & Leans Into AI
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…
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AT&T Internet Booms, Reports Over 300K New Subscribers
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…
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AT&T & DIRECTV Are Ending Free Max for Grandfathered DIRECTV Customers, Cancel Now Or You Will Be Charged
AT&T is ending a perk that has allowed some DIRECTV customers to enjoy free access to the Max streaming service. In a statement to Cord Cutters News, it was confirmed that the credit previously provided to certain customers for Max access will be discontinued. Update: AT&T has confirmed to Cord Cutters News that wireless customers…
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AT&T Is Raising The Prices of Some Wireless Plans
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…
