AT&T (NYSE:T) is a leading global telecommunications and media company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company provides wireless communications, broadband internet, entertainment and video services, and advanced network solutions to consumers, businesses and government clients. Its core offerings include mobile voice and data plans, fiber-optic internet connectivity, satellite and streaming video, as well as managed network and cybersecurity services.
With origins tracing back to the Bell Telephone Company founded by Alexander Graham Bell in 1877, AT&T has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the modern communications industry. After the 1984 divestiture of the original AT&T monopoly, the company reemerged through a series of acquisitions and strategic expansions, including the 2005 purchase of BellSouth and the 2018 merger with Time Warner. These moves have shaped AT&T’s integrated portfolio of wireless, broadband and media assets.
AT&T serves customers across the United States, Mexico and parts of Latin America, operating one of the nation’s largest 5G networks and an extensive fiber-to-the-premises footprint. It also offers enterprise-grade connectivity solutions that support cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) deployments and critical infrastructure for public sector entities. The company’s media division delivers premium content through cable, satellite and streaming channels, while its Warner Bros. Discovery stake provides access to global entertainment franchises.
Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO John Stankey, AT&T has focused on strengthening its network capabilities, driving digital transformation and divesting non-core assets to streamline operations. The company’s board of directors emphasizes governance practices aimed at sustainability, innovation and shareholder value. As it continues to upgrade its 5G and fiber networks, AT&T seeks to capitalize on emerging technologies such as private wireless, edge computing and connected vehicle solutions to maintain its competitive edge.