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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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AT&T's stock has appreciated due to a favorable macro environment and successful deleveraging, making it an attractive long-term investment. Growth catalysts include expanding fiber footprint, increasing subscribers, and solid mobility business performance, supporting continued momentum. AT&T's improved debt profile and high dividend yield make it appealing, especially with expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

AT&T: Ignore The Naysayers

AT&T's Fiber Broadband growth and increased free cash flow make it a compelling option for passive income investors, with a low dividend payout ratio. The Telco's reaffirmed 2024 free cash flow forecast and low valuation based on profits bolster the investment thesis despite recent 52-week highs. AT&T's stock remains moderately valued at 9.5x leading profits, with an intrinsic value estimate of $23-$25, driven by robust FCF growth.

AT&T: The More It Rises, The More I'll Buy

We were aggressive buyers of AT&T Inc. stock sub $15 but were asked plainly “if we were wrong to sell at $19?”. The concept of a house position for future gains is considered. Recent developments include potential DirecTV-Dish merger talks and new labor agreements, which could positively impact future operations and reduce debt.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reached a settlement with AT&T that resolves the agency's investigation into a January 2023 hack in which AT&T customer information was taken from a vendor's cloud environment.

AT&T to Pay $13 Million and Add Safeguards After 2023 Data Breach

AT&T has agreed to pay $13 million to resolve an investigation over a data breach of a cloud vendor in January 2023 that impacted 8.9 million AT&T customers, the Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday.

AT&T to pay $13 million over 2023 customer data breach

T-Mobile US

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Disney

The Walt Disney Company and DirecTV have ended their dispute over how to offer the Mouse House's content—and at what price—to DirecTV satellite, streaming, and U-verse customers, according to a joint press release from the two companies. Here's what you need to know about the new development:

Disney and DirecTV have ended their blackout. Here's what each side gets, from ESPN streaming to flexible packages

The telecom giant might have found a solution for its struggling satellite business. The company and its partner in the venture are apparently in talks to merge it with a peer.

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EchoStar

Dish junk bonds and EchoStar's stock see gains, with Dish and DirecTV again said to be in talks about combining.

A Dish-DirecTV deal may not improve satellite TV's fate much, but bonds still rally

T appears to be treading in the middle of the road and investors could be better off if they trade with caution.

AT&T to Tap AI Analytics to Boost Key Metrics: Time to Buy the Stock?

The agreement comes just in time to let DirecTV customers check out Sunday's Emmy Awards, and Monday Night Football.

DirecTV-Disney Reach Deal That Ends ESPN, ABC Blackout

Disney and DirecTV reached a crucial deal Saturday, effectively bringing back college football broadcasts for DirecTV customers who lost access to Disney networks like ABC and ESPN after the cable provider and Disney battled over a distribution agreement at the start of the month.

Disney And DirecTV Strike Deal: College Football Returns After Two-Week Blackout

Walt Disney and DirecTV are back in business with each other after a dispute that has kept ESPN, ABC, and other Disney-owned networks off of the cable provider since the beginning of September.

Disney strikes deal to bring Monday Night Football back to DirecTV

Walt Disney and DirecTV Saturday announced they have reached an agreement in principle Saturday, restoring college football and other programming to the satellite TV provider's more than 11 million subscribers.

Disney, DirecTV reach deal that restores programming to 11 million satellite TV subscribers

Disney and DirecTV are nearing an agreement to end a blackout, according to people familiar with the matter. The deal could come as soon as Saturday, they said.

DirecTV, Disney near deal to end blackout

Verizon

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AT&T Inc and joint-venture partner TPG Inc are in talks to combine their DirecTV service with Dish , Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

DirecTV, Dish are in talks again to merge satellite-TV businesses, Bloomberg News reports

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Seeking Alpha's quant analysis rates AT&T at hold, with strong valuation, profitability, and momentum ratings, but poor growth and revisions ratings. AT&T's valuation is favorable with P/E, price/cash flow, and price/sales ratios trending upward over the past year. Despite declining revenues, AT&T shows strong momentum with its price above key moving averages, indicating positive investor sentiment.

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