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Plano's historic Electronic Data Systems headquarters was demolished Sunday morning in a controlled implosion to clear space for AT&T's new corporate campus near Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard, with nearby residents warned of loud noise, ground vibrations, and temporary road closures.
SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile aims to rival AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile by combining satellite coverage with new terrestrial base stations. Starlink could begin service around 2027 and hopes to recruit customers from the big carriers, but success hinges on building extensive ground infrastructure and a large capital outlay, including rooftop femtocells rather than traditional towers. Analysts remain skeptical about near‑term competitiveness despite FCC spectrum deals expanding capacity and Musk’s promises of higher bandwidth, with investors watching how quickly a workable “fourth carrier” can emerge.
Apple's new device-leasing program, Apple Upgrade, requires customers to have an active account with AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile to lease iPhones, effectively locking buyers to the three big carriers; explanations range from fraud prevention to alleged carrier-deal incentives for promoting the program.
Apple's iPhone Upgrade program requires enrolling the device with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon—driven by exclusive carrier deals and risk controls with those major partners; the iPhone remains unlocked and can be switched, but prepaid plans are not allowed. Gruber's post on Daring Fireball offers the explanation and notes it's part of a strategy to motivate carriers and curb fraud.
Apple now offers 36‑month financing for cellular iPad models through AT&T and Verizon, expanding beyond the 12‑month Apple Card option. The new carrier plans cover the iPad lineup (iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air) and reduce monthly payments to about $38 over 36 months, versus roughly $116 per month on the 12‑month Apple Card plan. The change comes shortly after a price hike across iPad models and gives shoppers more ways to finance a purchase.
California regulators say AT&T lied to the FCC to retire its aging copper phone network without a proven, adequate replacement, arguing that wireless is not a sufficient substitute due to indoor coverage gaps, 911 reliability, pricing, and accessibility concerns, and urging the FCC to slow or reject the petitions rather than preempt state rules.
An Ookla/RootMetrics analysis finds T-Mobile delivering the fastest median 5G download speeds (about 485 Mbps) thanks to its larger mid-band spectrum and aggressive use of Carrier Aggregation, outpacing Verizon (~295 Mbps) and AT&T (~273 Mbps). T-Mobile also leads in 5G Standalone usage (about 93% in H2 2025), while Verizon is at 58% and AT&T is still ramping. As AT&T and Verizon modernize networks and swap in newer equipment, the Big Three are expected to close the gap and could match T-Mobile’s speeds by the first half of 2026.
Oppenheimer downgrades AT&T, arguing satellite low‑Earth‑orbit constellations like Starlink could lure customers away from AT&T’s broadband and pressure ARPU, given its massive wireline footprint. The analysis suggests increased subscriber migration to rival services as satellite competition rises, with mixed views from Wall Street vs. quant ratings on AT&T stock.
A new AT&T study analyzing Mother's Day activity on its network found that 75% of users texted their moms, with about three texts sent for every one phone call. The data, drawn from Mother's Day 2025 activity, shows Houston, San Antonio, and Chicago as the top cities for reaching out, and notes that Gen Z is the most likely to text daily. The study suggests texting has become a quick, personal way families stay connected on Mother’s Day.
Mark Klein, a former AT&T technician, provided the Electronic Frontier Foundation with evidence that the NSA was secretly tapping the U.S. internet backbone from an AT&T facility (641A) on Folsom Street, creating a copy of traffic for the NSA. This post-9/11 revelation — prompted by Patriot Act changes that blurred the line between foreign and domestic surveillance — became pivotal in the Hepting v. AT&T case and underscored the legal and privacy battles over mass surveillance. The disclosure helped push a legal challenge against the program and highlighted the challenges of handling potentially sensitive information in court.
During oral arguments, Supreme Court justices questioned AT&T and Verizon’s claim that FCC forfeitures violate the Seventh Amendment, noting carriers could have sought a jury trial by declining to pay and letting enforcement proceed in court. The government argued the forfeiture orders function like indictments and are enforceable only after a jury trial, though justices suggested the penalties may be nonbinding until court review. Even if AT&T and Verizon lose, the case could clarify that FCC fines are nonbinding and require a separate court decision to enforce, affecting how the agency enforces privacy and telecom rules.
American Airlines, in partnership with AT&T, is rolling out free high-speed Wi-Fi across more than 2 million flights annually, making it available on the largest fleet in the world, primarily for AAdvantage members, to enhance the passenger experience and stay connected in the skies.
AT&T announced it will move its global headquarters from Downtown Dallas to Plano within the next three years to create a larger, more collaborative corporate campus, despite its long-standing presence in Dallas since 2008. The move reflects the company's desire for a horizontal campus with significant space, and the transition is expected to be completed by late 2028. Dallas officials acknowledge the move but emphasize the city's ongoing economic strengths.
The article highlights three high-yield dividend stocks that Wall Street trusts for reliable income: Verizon, with a 6.8% yield and a 20-year dividend increase streak, and AT&T, offering a 4.5% yield supported by steady cash flows. Both companies are considered stable investments in the telecommunications sector, with positive analyst ratings and potential for growth.
JPMorgan has named AT&T as its top telecom pick for 2026, citing a 35% upside potential and a high dividend yield of 4.5%, despite recent share declines due to industry competition and market rotation. The company remains operationally strong with growth in wireless and fiber services, making it a compelling long-term investment for income-focused investors.