AT&T posts strong wireless, HBO Max performance, but…
AT&T is upbeat about its performance in the final quarter of last year – and 2020 as a whole – thanks largely to customer growth at its mobile and HBO Max video streaming unit.
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AT&T makes money from content…by flogging assets
AT&T has agreed to sell its Crunchyroll anime business to Sony for close to US$1.2 billion, and is reportedly in the latter stages of a sale process for DirecTV, which could be worth about $15 billion.
AT&T names former FCC chief William Kennard as new chairman
With Randall Stephenson’s retirement just around the corner, US heavyweight AT&T has selected former FCC chairman William Kennard to fill his considerably roomy shoes.
AT&T edges closer to TV asset stake sale
Private equity firms are said to be in talks to acquire large minority stakes in the US telco’s DirecTV, AT&T Now, and U-Verse units.
Verizon taps up Nokia for private 5G push
Verizon has teamed up with Nokia to support its mission to provide private 5G networks internationally.
AT&T half-launches WarnerMedia Ride
The launch of AT&T’s in-car streaming service was so quiet it’s almost as if it happened by mistake.
T-Mobile US pounces on AT&T’s DSL PR gaffe with ramped up FWA service
Never one to pass up an opportunity to make its rivals look bad, T-Mobile US is extending its fixed-wireless access (FWA) service to areas left in the lurch by AT&T’s DSL phase-out.
Timing could be right for AT&T’s ad-funded mobile plans
AT&T is mulling the launch of mobile phone services that are subsidised by advertising, according to reports.
FCC boosts OpenRAN legitimacy with high profile forum
Ajit Pai and his commissioners hosted an online forum on 5G Open Radio Access Network to promote the technology as an opportunity for American companies to regain leadership in the mobile market.
ONF unveils global SD-RAN project
A bunch of operators and tech players have come together to try to accelerate the development of open, software-driven radio access network technology.
T-Mobile claims victory over AT&T but numbers muddy the waters
T-Mobile has stated it is now targeting Verizon’s crown with AT&T in the rear-view mirror, but the subscriber statistics don’t necessarily support the boasting.
AT&T causes mass confusion with 3G shutdown announcement
AT&T has announced its 3G network will be switched off, prompting confusion with customers as to whether new phone purchases are needed or not.
US path to mid-band spectrum not as simple as some make it seem
Despite many proclamations and posturing during the development years of 5G, mmWave is not living up to expectations, but securing valuable mid-band assets is becoming an increasingly complex project.
Investors pressuring AT&T to divest TV assets – report
Reports are circulating the telecoms press pages suggesting AT&T investors are pressuring new CEO John Stankey to sell assets in DirecTV.
National Advertising Review Board finally tells AT&T to stop lying about 5G
‘5G Evolution’ or ‘5Ge’ has been a controversial campaign from AT&T because it is effectively lying to its customers, but now it has been told to stop the foolishness.
Verizon gets wrist slap for misleading 5G claims
The National Advertising Division (NAD) has condemned Verizon for misleading consumers over the quality of its 5G network across the country.
TV takes a bite out of AT&T and Telia financials
The content business units of both the US’ AT&T and Nordics telco Telia as spreadsheets were strained during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
AT&T bags $5.5bn loan to firm up spreadsheets
AT&T has announced a number of new initiatives and loans to add some more confidence to the business which has seen a 23% share price decline over the last six weeks.
AT&T follows Italian lead by temporarily unlocking data limits
AT&T has announced it will suspend download limits on its broadband products in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Google Cloud gathers telco momentum with new partnerships
Google Cloud has announced two new partnerships with Telecom Italia, T-Systems and AT&T in an effort to build momentum in the burgeoning enterprise connectivity world.
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