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2021
AT&T and GM outline plan to expand collaboration
AT&T and General Motors outlined a plan to expand their existing collaboration, using Microsoft cloud capabilities to connect millions of cars to AT&T's 5G network. The source reports a plan, not a completed expansion.
2021
Sony completes acquisition of Crunchyroll
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that it had completed its acquisition of AT&T's Crunchyroll anime business through Funimation Global Group. The agreement had first been announced in December 2020.
2021
Sony Pictures Entertainment completes Crunchyroll acquisition
Sony Pictures Entertainment completed its acquisition of Crunchyroll from AT&T. Crunchyroll will be combined with Sony’s Funimation division.
2021
Delta partners with AT&T and Apple on an upgraded electronic flight bag
Delta Air Lines announced a collaboration with AT&T and Apple to provide its pilots with upgraded electronic flight bags using 5G-equipped iPad Pro devices. The devices are to replace the current electronic flight bags and use AT&T connectivity services.
2021
AT&T completes divestiture of DirecTV
AT&T completed the transaction to divest its satellite television subsidiary DirecTV. The new entity, DirecTV Stream, has TPG among its equity holders.
2021
AT&T sues former reseller ECG Communications Group
AT&T Corp. filed a complaint against former reseller ECG Communications Group LLC, alleging that ECG owed AT&T more than $6 million for unpaid products and services. AT&T’s complaint sought actual damages and reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and litigation costs; the allegations are not presented as a court determination.
2021
Grupo Werthein agrees to acquire Vrio’s Latin American digital entertainment business
Argentina-based Grupo Werthein reached an agreement to acquire AT&T’s Vrio digital entertainment services business in Latin America. The transaction excludes Vrio’s broadband operations in Colombia and AT&T’s interest in Sky Mexico.
2021
AT&T sells Vrio's Latin American business to Grupo Werthein
AT&T sold 100% of Vrio Corp.'s business in Latin America to Grupo Werthein. The reported transaction excluded Vrio's broadband operations in Colombia and AT&T's interest in Sky Mexico.
2021
Electronic Arts to acquire Playdemic
Electronic Arts, AT&T and WarnerMedia announced the sale of Warner Bros. Games' Playdemic to EA for $1.4 billion in cash. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
2021
AT&T announces NBA Conference Finals concert series
AT&T announced a four-part concert series featuring 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Cordae and CHIKA as part of the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals. The performances were planned to appear in ESPN and TNT coverage beginning on or around June 20.
2021
AT&T settles District of Columbia overcharging lawsuit
AT&T agreed to pay the District of Columbia $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit over alleged overcharging under a 2012 services contract. The Office of the Attorney General alleged that AT&T submitted false invoices and charged for features and services that did not meet the contract’s requirements.
2021
AT&T and Discovery announce WarnerMedia combination
AT&T and Discovery announced a definitive agreement to combine WarnerMedia’s entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s businesses to create a standalone global entertainment company. The transaction was expected to close in mid-2022, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
2021
AT&T announces WarnerMedia–Discovery merger agreement
AT&T said it had reached a deal to combine its content unit, WarnerMedia, with Discovery, subject to regulatory approval.
2021
Smart and AT&T partner on U.S. 5G roaming
Smart Communications said it partnered with AT&T to launch 5G roaming services in the United States.
2021
AT&T and UConn announce private 5G network collaboration
AT&T and the University of Connecticut announced a collaboration to provide a private wireless 5G network for UConn's Stamford campus.
2021
AT&T announces $2 billion digital-divide investment
AT&T announced it will invest $2 billion over the next three years to help address the digital divide.
2021
AT&T launches FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition
AT&T announced the launch of the FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition, a collaboration with more than two dozen public safety organizations focused on addressing first responders’ physical and mental health needs.
2021
SEC sues AT&T over disclosures to analysts
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sued AT&T, alleging that it provided nonpublic information to analysts so they would lower revenue expectations ahead of a quarterly report.
2021
AT&T and Tyto Athene agree to team on defense IT opportunities
AT&T agreed to enter into teaming agreements with Tyto Athene for IT professional services opportunities with the Defense Department.
2021
AT&T agrees to sell its defense IT professional services business to Tyto Athene
AT&T agreed to sell its defense IT professional services business, known as AT&T Government Solutions, to Tyto Athene. The companies expected the deal to close in the latter part of the first quarter or early in the second quarter; terms were undisclosed.