AT&T executives mix includes de la Vega, Stankey and Lurie
AT&T’s ever-expanding wealth of services has resulted in yet another leadership shuffle for the telecom giant's U.S. mobile unit.
According to a report from CNet, Ralph de la Vega has been tapped to run AT&T’s mobile...
Telefónica reportedly joined a number of potential suitors for AT&T’s Latin American pay-TV assets. According to a Reuters report, the deal could be worth $10 billion. Telefónica is the largest telco in Latin America, but lacks significant holdings in the pay-TV market.
As part of...
T-Mobile CEO Legere apologizes and AT&T offers up unlimited data? 2016 looks like a party!</h2
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AT&T said the 300 jobs primarily technicians and retail support, target U-verse
AT&T said it plans to hire nearly 300 people in Missouri and Kansas as part of its ongoing investment in the two states. The jobs are said to primarily be technicians and retail...
AT&T unlimited data brought out of hibernation for those selecting TV service
AT&T is dangling unlimited data in front of current mobile customers willing to also sign up for the telecom giant’s DirecTV or U-verse television product.
AT&T said beginning Jan. 12, new and existing AT&T...
'Stay tuned' was AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson's message to investors at this week's UBS Global Media and Communications Conference. Stephenson chose his words to underscore the point that AT&T is working hard to maximize the synergies of its wireless, wireline and media businesses as...
Sprint has taken out advertisements in a number of major newspapers, protesting AT&T's refusal to sell ad space on DirecTV for a special Sprint wireless deal targeting DirecTV customers.
Sprint claims AT&T and DirecTV aren't allowing it to buy advertisements on DirecTV that target DirecTV customers...
Go90 trial sparse on details, but could help Verizon counter AT&T/DirecTV combo
Verizon Wireless began initial trials of its mobile-first Go90 video service, rolling out a teaser website claiming a game-changing service.
The website is sparse on details, but does state the service is in “beta”...
Sprint now offers customers option to purchase 4 GB or 6 GB data plans
One week after throwing out a free wireless service offer to DirecTV customers, Sprint has expanded the pitch to now include additional data for an additional fee.
Sprint said it will continue...
NFL Mobile app now free for all customers as reports indicate imminent launch of video service
Just ahead of the expected launch of a mobile-focused video platform, Verizon Wireless is expanding access to its exclusive agreement with the National Football League to stream NFL games.
Verizon...
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DirecTV's 20 million U.S. customers are now part of the AT&T family, but that does not mean they have to subscribe to AT&T's wireless service, so Sprint is offering DirecTV customers a year of free wireless service. All DirecTV subscribers are eligible, even those...
AT&T pushes fiber future, Samsung overwhelmed with iPhone users
AT&T recently held an analyst day to present a revised view of the company as a result of the DirecTV purchase (full deck and link to individual presentations can be found here). AT&T said a lot...
AT&T rolled out adjustments to its Mobile Share Value plans that continue to support device subsidies
Keeping pace with rivals, AT&T Mobility is set to adjust its shared data plans with increased data and maintaining the ability to receive a device subsidy tied to a...
AT&T expects $2.5B in cost synergies from DirecTV deal, $21B spent on capex this year
Following a robust spending spree that saw it acquire DirecTV and a pair of Mexican mobile operators, AT&T provided an update on its financial expectations, including support for previous synergy...
AT&T continues DirecTV integration targeting mobile switchers
AT&T continues to integrate its recently acquired DirecTV assets into its overall product offerings with a new promotion tied to the company’s wireless service.
Current DirecTV and U-verse customers can receive a $500 credit for each line of mobile...
AT&T bundles discount on DirecTV or U-verse TV package when combined with mobile
AT&T wasted little time putting together a package of services tying together its wireless and recently acquired DirecTV assets.
The carrier today announced that beginning Aug. 10, it will provide an offer of...
Verizon, HBO sign content distribution agreement that will include mobile video platform
Verizon Communications' video plans are set to receive a premium-channel boost as the telecom giant announced a “broad agreement” with Home Box Office that allows Verizon to distribute HBO content through Verizon digital...
Verizon: On Edge
Verizon led off the earnings parade last week, and the headline was their anticipated growth rate (3%) compared to their previously stated growth rate (4%). The primary reason cited by Fran Shammo, Verizon’s CFO, was the Edge take rate:
"Some of the other...
AT&T purchase of DirecTV becomes official; John Stankey tapped to run new Entertainment & Internet business
AT&T finally received official approval from the Federal Communications Commission on its $48.5 billion acquisition of DirecTV, ending more than a year of consideration by the government regulator.
In giving...
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler circulates approval for AT&T acquisition of DirecTV
AT&T long-simmering plans to acquire DirecTV took a significant step forward as Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler circulated an approval recommendation to his fellow commissioners late Tuesday .
Wheeler said the proposal includes “a...
AT&T offers low-cost broadband commitment to consumers
AT&T is offering up low-cost broadband options as an incentive to government regulators currently debating the telecom giant’s year-long attempt to acquire DirecTV.
In a filing earlier this month with the Federal Communications Commission, AT&T said that should the...
AT&T plans for $48.5B acquisition of DirecTV remains in front of regulators
AT&T filed another extension on its planned $48.5 billion acquisition of DirecTV as the pending deal remains in regulatory limbo.
In an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, AT&T noted that both...
Deutsche Telekom CEO says T-Mo should join up with chief competitor, not Dish Network
Update: There are conflicting reports on this news. According to Wireless Week, the Deutsche Telekom CEO has denied ever saying this.
A potential merger between T-Mobile US and Dish Network may not...
