AT&T exceeded expectations in the second quarter, gaining over 400,000 postpaid phone subscribers while outpacing Verizon. The company plans major fiber expansion, retiring copper networks and investing billions to reach 60 million locations by 2030, aiming to sustain long term growth and financial stability.
T-Mobile US has partnered with Comcast and Charter to deliver 5G services for businesses by 2026. The deal allows the cable companies to expand into enterprise mobility without major infrastructure costs, challenging Verizon and AT&T while strengthening T-Mobile’s position in the mid market.
AT&T’s nationwide 5G RedCap network enhances IoT applications with energy-efficient solutions, transitioning from the decommissioned NB-IoT network. RedCap supports devices like wearables and AR gadgets, marking a shift to cost-effectiveness.
AT&T will pay $177 million to settle lawsuits over two major data breaches in 2019 and 2024 that exposed sensitive customer information. The settlement, pending final approval, offers compensation to affected users and aims to resolve claims.
Rakuten Symphony and AT&T have strengthened their collaboration to boost Open RAN technology adoption in the US. By implementing Rakuten’s site management platform, AT&T aims to modernize its network infrastructure, streamlining mobile and fiber operations.
The FCC has approved AT&T and AST SpaceMobile to test direct-to-cell satellite connectivity for FirstNet. This initiative aims to enhance public safety communications by extending reliable service to remote and disaster-affected areas through low Earth orbit satellites.
AT&T’s collaboration with Karrier One marks a transformative shift in global Wi-Fi offload strategy, integrating vast Wi-Fi infrastructure with a decentralized wireless framework. As mobile users increasingly rely on Wi-Fi, this partnership ensures seamless transitions between cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
Comcast Business has made a strategic leap by acquiring Nitel, a leading Network-as-a-Service provider. This move strengthens Comcast’s position in enterprise networking and managed services, enhancing its capability to compete with industry titans like AT&T and Verizon.
FirstNet now exceeds 7 million subscribers, covering nearly 3 million square miles. AT&T continues expanding the network, adding 20,000 square miles and enhancing coverage with AST SpaceMobile’s Non-Terrestrial Networks. Indoor connectivity also improves with HPUE and signal boosters. As FirstNet grows, public safety groups push for its reauthorization.
US telecom giants AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have partnered with Ericsson to launch the Aduna initiative, introducing standardized network APIs for fraud prevention. Slated for 2025, these APIs enhance security by verifying users and preventing unauthorized SIM swaps.
