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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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AT&T

AT&T Mobility is a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T that provides wireless services to 138.8 million subscribers in the United States including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. AT&T Mobility is the second largest wireless telecommunications provider in the United States and Puerto Rico behind Verizon Wireless.

AT&T Mobility

The Pacific Bell Telephone Company (Pacific Bell) is a telephone company that provides telephone service in California. The company is owned by AT&T Inc. through AT&T Teleholdings. The company has been known by a number of names during which its service area has changed.

Pacific Bell

DirecTV (stylized as DIRECTV) is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and is a subsidiary of AT&T. DirecTV transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Its primary competitors are Dish Network and cable television providers. AT&T acquired DirecTV in a transaction valued at $67.1 billion.

Direct TV

Leap Wireless is a telecommunications operator that provided wireless services to approximately 4.6 million subscribers, the 5th largest, through its subsidiary, Cricket Communications, Inc. (Cricket Wireless). It was headquartered in San Diego, California. Leap Wireless and Cricket Wireless are both subsidiaries of AT&T.

Leap Wireless

Cricket Wireless is an American prepaid wireless service provider in the United States. Cricket Wireless is a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T Inc. that offers mobile voice, text, and data. Cricket Wireless was founded in 1999 by Leap Wireless International, Inc. On July 12, 2013, AT&T Inc. agreed to acquire Cricket's parent company Leap Wireless International for $1.2 billion.

Cricket Wireless

Vyatta is a provider of software-based virtual routers, virtual firewalls and VPN products for Internet Protocol networks (IPv4 and IPv6). A free download of Vyatta has been available since March 2006. The system is a specialized Debian-based Linux distribution with networking applications such as Quagga, OpenVPN, and many others. A standardized management console, similar to Juniper JUNOS or Cisco IOS, in addition to a web-based GUI and traditional Linux system commands, provides configuration of the system and applications. In recent versions of Vyatta, web-based management interface is supplied only in the subscription edition. However, all functionality is available through KVM, serial console or SSH/telnet protocols. The software runs on standard x86-64 servers.

Vyatta

AT&T, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of telecommunications and technology services. It operates through the Communications and Latin America segments. The Communications segment offers wireless, wireline telecom, and broadband services to businesses and consumers located in the US and businesses globally. The Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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AT&T reports robust Q4 performance, eyes growth through strategic investments

AT&T's Q4 2022 earnings call highlighted strong performance in wireless and fiber segments, along with a focus on cost savings and debt reduction. The company's 2023 strategy aims for sustainable growth and financial strength amidst industry challenges, emphasizing customer value propositions and service revenue growth.

AT&T reports solid Q1 earnings, focuses on 5G future

AT&T had a solid quarter with a focus on operational execution and cost restructuring.
The company remains confident in its full-year outlook for free cash flow of $16 billion or better.
AT&T's emphasis on durable customer relationships and infrastructure positions it well for the future.
Despite challenges in wireless performance, AT&T's strategic initiatives are driving growth opportunities.

AT&T reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes debt reduction and fiber expansion

AT&T's strong performance in wireless and fiber businesses, coupled with cost-saving initiatives and debt reduction efforts, positions the company for future growth. Despite market challenges and competition, AT&T remains focused on expanding its fiber footprint and enhancing infrastructure. The company's strategic investments and modernization efforts underscore its commitment to long-term success.

AT&T reports robust Q3 performance, eyes growth through 5G and fiber

AT&T's Q3 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, driven by successful 5G and fiber investments. The company's focus on high-value customers, operational efficiency, and market share gains positions it well for future growth. Challenges include slowing device upgrade rates and transitioning Business Wireline, while opportunities lie in debt reduction and sustainable growth strategies.

AT&T excels in Q4 2023, eyes growth through strategic investments

AT&T's Q4 2023 Earnings Call showcased strong financial performance, strategic investments in 5G and fiber, and a commitment to sustainable growth. The company aims to continue expanding its customer base, improving financial metrics, and delivering shareholder value through prudent capital allocation and operational efficiencies.

AT&T reports solid Q1 performance, focuses on 5G-fiber convergence

AT&T's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong performance in key segments, strategic capital allocation, and growth opportunities in underpenetrated markets. Despite challenges in Business Wireline, the company remains focused on driving convergence between 5G and fiber for enhanced customer value and sustainable growth.

AT&T reports strong Q2 results, focuses on growth strategies

AT&T's Q2 performance reflects growth in key subscriber segments and EBITDA, driven by strategic focus areas.
While challenges like industry slowdown exist, AT&T's differentiation and convergence strategy position it well for the future.
The company's commitment to financial targets and investments in growth signal a positive outlook.
Opportunities for expansion through network enhancements and service improvements are key focus areas.

AT&T posts solid Q3 results, shifts focus to 5G and fiber

AT&T's Q3 2024 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance in Mobility and positive broadband net adds in Consumer Wireline. The company's strategic focus on 5G and fiber connectivity was emphasized through the sale of their DIRECTV stake.

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Netflix

Roku

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Bank of America

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DISH Network

"So there's been some stories out there about the industrial logic about putting 2 satellite providers. It hasn't been successful and I don't know that there's any change in that regulatory perspective," AT&T's chief financial officer said.

AT&T and Dish are reportedly not in talks over DirecTV deal

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AT&T Spends $1 Billion to Exclusively Stream "The Big Bang Theory"

AT&T Inc  and Dish Network Corp  are not in discussions over a deal due to regulatory issues, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, after the Wall Street Journal reported https://on.wsj.com/2kS2Hbs the wireless carrier was considering parting ways with its satellite TV division DirecTV.

AT&T, Dish not in talks over DirecTV deal: source

AT&T is considering selling DirecTV, according to the Wall Street Journal.

AT&T is reportedly exploring a sale of DirecTV

AT&T is exploring parting from its DirecTV unit, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

AT&T explores parting ways with DirecTV unit: Wall Street Journal

AT&T is considering selling DirecTV, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.

AT&T is considering selling DirecTV, report says

Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T (T) states that investors should expect share buybacks to be added to the mix of the company's capital allocation approach.

AT&T CEO Discusses State of Affairs, Addresses Shareholders

Bankers have been submitting proposals to AT&T to sell off its DirecTV unit, with Dish Network DISH a potential suitor, Fox Business reported, without attribution.

Bankers pushing AT&T to sell DirecTV to Dish Network: report

A new shareholder complaint against AT&T claims the company encouraged employees to create fake accounts for its DirecTV Now streaming service to juice its subscriber numbers and mislead investors ahead of its acquisition of Time Warner, shareholders allege in an amended complaint filed last week as part of a lawsuit against the company.

Lawsuit claims AT&T created fake accounts to juice DirecTV Now subscription numbers

George R.R. Martin confirms Game of Thrones Targaryen prequel show

AT&T boss Randall Stephenson defended his decision to pick a controversial insider as his successor, days after billionaire Paul Singer’s activist hedge fund questioned the move. Facing criticism over his decision last week to promote John Stankey, the divisive boss of AT&T’s entertainment unit WarnerMedia, to the role of operating chief, Stephenson said Tuesday the.

AT&T boss defends controversial succession plan

AT&T faked the numbers for its DirecTV Now streaming service ahead of the company’s Time Warner merger, according to a lawsuit filed by investors, Bloomberg reported. The suit alleges the media giant pressured employees to boost DirecTV Now’s numbers by secretly adding the product to existing customers’ accounts.

AT&T faked DirecTV Now numbers, lawsuit alleges

Activist investor Elliot Management has taken a noteworthy stake in historically poorly performing AT&T that included a well-thought out presentation for AT&T's consideration for long-term prosperity.

Selling My AT&T After A Great Run Before The Elliot-Fueled Hype Train Gets Derailed

‘Friends’ is getting some new neighbors at HBO Max. The streaming service from AT&T’s WarnerMedia has signed a big deal, reportedly worth over $1 billion, for the exclusive streaming and syndication rights for ‘The Big Bang Theory’ over the next five years.

‘The Big Bang Theory’ goes to AT&T’s HBO Max streaming service for over a billion

Because the underlying fundamentals behind AT&T stock are strong and likely to get even better, there is no sign of the bull run cooling off anytime soon.
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AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson on Tuesday deflected criticism that the company is too big and paid too much for its media businesses.

AT&T chief executive defends the company's costly media acquisition strategy

Big Bang Theory will stream on HBO Max in deal reportedly worth billions

Elliott Management may not see John Stankey as a future leader at AT&T, but bailing on him before he executes his integration plan has the potential for disaster.

Elliott doesn't trust AT&T's John Stankey as a leader, but getting him ousted could create chaos

Kicking off an investment conference hosted by Goldman Sachs in New York, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson pushed back on Elliott Management’s complaints of mismanagement at the telecom and media giant. Stephenson also offered an endorsement of key lieutenant John Stankey and said the sweeping tax cuts enacted at the end of 2017 have spurred wage

AT&T Chief Randall Stephenson Defends M&A, Praises Donald Trump Tax Cuts

AT&T encouraged employees to sign customers up to the service without their knowledge, the suit alleges.

AT&T hit with lawsuit alleging it faked DirectTV Now customer numbers

Apple

Disney

WarnerMedia might have overpaid for J.J. Abrams.

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Elliott Management has taken a stake in AT&T.

AT&T May Continue To Rise Despite Distractions

Charter Communications

Comcast

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