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AT&T

AT&T ($T) is an American telecommunications company based in Dallas, Texas. AT&T owns or operates the AT&T phone network, AT&T Wireless, satellite service DirecTV, AT&T TV, streaming service AT&T TV Now, AT&T SportsNet and WarnerMedia (HBO; CNN and other Turner networks).

An AT&T retail store.

AT&T customers flock to wireless, Internet bundles during Q1

AT&T reported a modest growth in revenue during Q1 as customers took advantage of bundled wireless and home Internet offerings.

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A T-Mobile retail store in downtown Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Matthew Keys for The Desk)

NARB says T-Mobile should modify certain satellite coverage claims

Promotional spots imply that T-Mobile's wireless coverage is universal thanks to its satellite-based connectivity, which isn't available everywhere.

Lumen narrows loss during Q4, company appoints new Chief Revenue Officer

Lumen reported fourth quarter revenue of $3.041 billion, a slight dip from last year, though executives said financial targets were met.

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AT&T finalizes acquisition of Lumen, increasing fiber footprint

The acquisition expands AT&T’s fiber reach by 4M+ locations across 11 states and boosts buildout speed.

An AT&T storefront in Missouri. (Photo courtesy Jeff Moore, Wave7 Research)

AT&T rakes in $33.5 billion during Q4, stock pops on strong forecast

AT&T posted a strong Q4 earnings report driven by higher interest in its wireless and fiber broadband products.

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A car entertainment system displays a channel broadcast on SiriusXM satellite radio.

SiriusXM says prison cellphone jammers may prevent emergency alerts

The company said indiscriminate jamming could interfere with licensed spectrum used by SiriusXM and wireless carriers.

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T-Mobile accuses AT&T of bullying NAD into retracting claim on Luke Wilson ad

The NAD had faulted AT&T for allegedly using prior advertising decisions in marketing but later retracted the complaint.

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An AT&T retail store.

BBB National Programs retracts challenge of AT&T ad spot

An advertising organization has withdrawn its complaint against AT&T over its spot challenging T-Mobile's honesty in marketing.

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A T-Mobile retail store in Missouri. (Photo courtesy Wave7 Research)

NAD to send T-Mobile ad case to Federal Trade Commission

T-Mobile declined to participate in the NAD probe because of a lawsuit filed by AT&T against the group, a spokesperson said.

An AT&T retail store.

Echostar tells FCC it didn’t want to sell spectrum to AT&T, SpaceX

Executives said they abandoned plans to expand facilities-based wireless service over concerns the FCC could investigate or confiscate spectrum assets.

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An AT&T retail store.

AT&T ending DEI programs to appease FCC Chairman Carr

AT&T says it will end its DEI roles, programs and references as part of a broader realignment of its business practices.

An AT&T storefront in Missouri. (Photo courtesy Jeff Moore, Wave7 Research)

Review board says AT&T should modify iPhone 16 Pro marketing spot

The NARB has affirmed the NAD's order on an AT&T promotion that misrepresented who was eligible for an iPhone 16 Pro "on us."

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