AT&T plans to acquire Lumen’s Mass Markets Fiber Business for $5.75 billion, marking a strategic move in fiber and 5G. This acquisition targets over 4 million new locations, potentially doubling AT&T’s fiber reach by 2030. Expansion plans include Denver, Las Vegas, and Seattle.
AT&T’s latest fiber expansion into Arizona, in partnership with PRIME FiBER, showcases its commitment to bridging the digital divide. By targeting Sun City and Peoria, the initiative brings high-speed internet to underserved areas. This open-access model reduces costs while rapidly deploying broadband, enhancing AT&T’s strategic growth and affordability.
Celona’s recent certification by AT&T for its neutral-host system enhances indoor CBRS coverage, paving the way for better cellular connectivity where it’s often lacking. This system is more cost-effective than traditional Distributed Antenna Systems, providing multi-operator support and improving coverage.
AT&T is in talks to acquire Lumen Technologies’ consumer fiber segment, potentially expanding its customer base. This acquisition, valued at $5.5 billion, aims to add over 4 million new fiber connections, aligning perfectly with AT&T’s fiber expansion plans. If successful, this move will help AT&T reach its ambitious target of covering 50 million premises by 2029.
BT is in talks with AT&T and Orange to explore partnerships for its international operations, possibly leading to a partial sale. This move aligns with CEO Allison Kirkby’s UK-focused strategy, following BT’s recent sale of its Irish operations.
AT&T has set a new record in fiber-optic networks, achieving 1.6 Tbps over a 296-km commercial route between Newark and Philadelphia. This milestone, powered by Ciena and Broadcom technology, gives AT&T an edge in the telecom race.
AT&T topped RootMetrics’ second-half 2024 network testing for overall performance at national and state levels. However, Verizon and T-Mobile outpaced AT&T in 5G capabilities. While AT&T excelled in reliability and speed, Verizon led in 5G experience, and T-Mobile dominated availability.
AT&T will phase out its NB-IoT network, transitioning customers to LTE-M for greater data capacity and improved IoT services. The shift, set to complete by Q1 2025, reflects AT&T’s focus on advancing technology, including exploring 5G RedCap.
AT&T’s acquisition of over $1 billion spectrum from UScellular enhances its network capabilities alongside T-Mobile and Verizon, marking a significant shift in the telecom landscape. With UScellular retaining crucial assets, the move aligns with evolving industry trends, focusing on infrastructure and Fixed Wireless Access services.
AT&T and Corning have solidified their partnership with a $1 billion multi-year agreement for fiber products, making AT&T Corning’s biggest customer. This venture supports AT&T’s fiber and 5G expansion, leveraging Corning’s expertise to deliver high-speed internet.
