Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
Back to profile101 entries · Page 5 of 6
2020
AT&T partners with Connecticut to expand rail-line cellular service
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new partnership with AT&T to expand cellular coverage and improve data speeds along the New Haven Line. AT&T will place small cells and equipment along the line and said it hopes to complete the project within a year.
2020
AT&T and AAA9 collaborate to distribute fans to older adults
AT&T contributed $3,700 to a collaboration with the Area Agency on Aging, Region 9, which enabled AAA9 to distribute 500 fans to older adults during the summer.
2019
BBiTV sues AT&T and Dish over streaming patents
BBiTV filed three lawsuits in federal court in Waco, Texas, alleging that AT&T’s U-verse and DirecTV platforms and Dish Network’s satellite TV service violated four patents related to video-on-demand services using set-top boxes and mobile apps. The article reports allegations, not a court determination.
2019
AT&T launches consumer 5G network in 10 markets
AT&T launched its consumer 5G network in 10 U.S. markets, enabling consumers to use faster data speeds than 4G LTE.
2019
AT&T announces DirecTV and U-verse TV price increases
AT&T announced price increases for DirecTV and U-verse TV, with monthly rates set to rise by up to $8 starting January 19 and an additional Regional Sports Network fee increase of up to $2 for some customers.
2019
Microsoft and AT&T announce edge-computing development
Microsoft announced that it was working with AT&T to develop network edge-computing technology. The article says this was the first step in a partnership the companies had announced in July.
2019
Telefonica and AT&T agree on infrastructure use in Mexico
Telefonica and AT&T announced an agreement under which Telefonica will use some of AT&T's wireless last-mile equipment in Mexico.
2019
Sony acquires AT&T's remaining stake in Game Show Network
Sony bought AT&T's 42% stake in Game Show Network for $380 million, bringing Sony's ownership to 100%.
2019
AT&T settles FTC case over unlimited data plans
The FTC announced that AT&T will pay $60 million to settle a case alleging that it misled customers about unlimited data plans by throttling data after customers exceeded a threshold. The settlement requires a fund for partial refunds to eligible customers and bars AT&T from marketing plans without disclosing restrictions.
2019
AT&T to pay $60 million to settle unlimited-plan allegations
AT&T will pay $60 million to settle the government’s allegation that it misled customers of unlimited-data plans by slowing down service for heavy users. The FTC said AT&T must prominently disclose restrictions on data speeds or amounts.
2019
AT&T appoints Stephen Luczo to its board
AT&T said it named Seagate Technology chairman Stephen Luczo to its board on Friday, November 1, 2019. Luczo will serve on AT&T’s corporate development and finance committee.
2019
AT&T announces HBO Max streaming service launch for May 2020
AT&T announced that its HBO Max streaming service would launch in May 2020 for $14.99 per month. The article also says existing HBO subscribers on AT&T and HBO Now direct-billing subscribers would get the service for free, and certain AT&T customers would be offered bundles at launch at no additional cost.
2019
WarnerMedia announces HBO Max launch plan
WarnerMedia announced that HBO Max would launch in the United States in May 2020 for $14.99 per month, with certain AT&T and HBO subscribers offered access at no additional charge.
2019
CME agrees to acquisition by PPF affiliate
Central European Media Enterprises said it agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Czech investment group PPF in a cash deal valued at about $2.1 billion. AT&T, CME’s largest shareholder, agreed to vote in favor of the transaction.
2019
AT&T and Vodafone Business partner on connected-vehicle technology
AT&T and Vodafone Business began working together to advance IoT-based connected-vehicle technology and plan to provide connected-vehicle solutions and related services to users in North America, Europe and Africa.
2019
Customer files SIM-swap lawsuit against AT&T
Torrance resident Seth Shapiro filed a federal lawsuit against AT&T, alleging that company employees helped hackers carry out a SIM-swap attack that resulted in the theft of $1.8 million in cryptocurrency. The allegations are reported as claims in the lawsuit.
2019
AT&T partners with Capital Area College Access Network
AT&T partnered with the Capital Area College Access Network to support college events for high school students in Ingham and Eaton County. The partnership kicked off with a financial aid event at Eaton Rapids High School.
2019
Liberty Latin America agrees to acquire AT&T assets in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Liberty Latin America agreed to purchase AT&T’s wireless and wireline assets in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for $1.95 billion in cash. The transaction was announced as an agreement, not a completed acquisition.
2019
Altice USA wireless network deals with Sprint and AT&T
Altice USA said it had made a deal with Sprint and AT&T to support the rollout of Altice Mobile, combining Altice's fiber and mobile core infrastructure with the partners' networks.
2019
Crocker Partners acquires 5600 Glenridge
Crocker Partners acquired the 5600 Glenridge office building in Atlanta from AT&T in a joint venture with Siguler Guff. The article says the purchase took place before year-end and was announced on January 7, 2020.