AT&T plans to cut 3,400 jobs, shuts down 250 stores
These cuts come amid devastations caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Jun 17, 2020, 17:47 PM IST
Woman with Musk's old phone number still gets calls, texts meant for him
On any given day, she receives at least three calls or texts intended for Musk, whom she has never met.
May 22, 2020, 13:00 PM IST
Pak man charged for bribing AT&T staff to illegally unlock phones
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a statement that the accused bribed workers at AT&T's Bothell Customer Service Centre, Washington to plant malware and illegally unlock cell phones.
Aug 07, 2019, 16:01 PM IST
After Verizon, AT&T working with Samsung on 5G-enabled smartphone
In September, AT&T selected Samsung as one of its technology suppliers to help AT&T build its mobile and 5G network.
Dec 05, 2018, 10:40 AM IST
Anirban Lahiri opens with three-under 68 in Byron Nelson golf
India's Anirban Lahiri shot three-under 68 in the opening round to lie tied 44th at the AT&T Byron Nelson Championships golf tournament.
May 18, 2018, 20:27 PM IST
T-Mobile, Sprint aim to announce merger without asset divestitures
T-Mobile and Sprint are preparing a negotiating strategy to tackle demands from regulators regarding asset sales, including the divestment of some of their spectrum licenses after their deal is announced.
Oct 16, 2017, 09:14 AM IST
AT&T CEO hints at launching mobile video streaming service
AT&T Inc Chief Executive Randall Stephenson on Tuesday hinted at launching a mobile video streaming service as early as January to target price-conscious U.S. viewers who don`t currently have pay-TV subscriptions.
Dec 09, 2015, 15:44 PM IST
AT&T's $48.5 billion DirecTV purchase gets final US okay
AT&T received final U.S. regulatory approval on Friday to buy DirecTV for $48.5 billion, combining the country`s No. 2 wireless carrier with the largest satellite-TV provider.
Jul 25, 2015, 09:23 AM IST
FCC approves AT&T-DirecTV merger: Sources
The US Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to approve a proposed $48.5 billion merger of AT&T Inc and DirecTV , according to people familiar with the votes.
Jul 24, 2015, 09:19 AM IST
Unbreakable version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 announced
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active, a a water and dust resistant version of the Galaxy S6 for outdoorsy adventurous types, was revealed by AT&T, the company that will have exclusive resale rights in the US.
Jun 10, 2015, 14:22 PM IST
AT&T working on exclusive content for connected cars
"It`s no different than being able to hook onto a Wi-Fi hotspot anywhere and get access to content you already subscribe to and get unique content that you could only get in the back of the vehicle," Penrose said.
May 19, 2015, 00:14 AM IST
AT&T to offer Hulu on website, app this year
Hulu streaming video service will be available to AT&T customers who subscribe to Hulu.
May 14, 2015, 10:33 AM IST
Apple to join Dow blue-chip index, replacing AT&T
US tech giant Apple will join the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Index later this month, replacing venerable telecom company AT&T, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Friday.
Mar 06, 2015, 20:54 PM IST
New Internet rules set up industry's next battle
New rules that aim to protect the openness of the Internet will allow telecom and cable groups to prioritise and earn potentially vast income from some types of data, setting up likely clashes with regulators in the future.
Mar 01, 2015, 20:12 PM IST
AT&T to buy Nextel Mexico for $1.88 bn
US telecom giant AT&T said Monday it would buy wireless carrier Nextel Mexico for $1.88 billion, in the second acquisition in three months in Mexico.
Jan 26, 2015, 20:14 PM IST
AT&T buys Mexican wireless group for $2.5 bn
US telecom giant AT&T announced plans Friday to buy Mexican wireless operator Iusacell for $2.5 billion and use it to create a mobile network spanning the two countries.
Nov 08, 2014, 03:44 AM IST
US sues AT&T over data throttling on some phone plans
The Federal Trade Commission said that this "throttling" of Internet feeds was deceptive and that in some cases data speeds were slowed by nearly 90 percent.
Oct 29, 2014, 06:31 AM IST
AT&T to pay $105 mn for unauthorized mobile charges
AT&T will pay $105 million to settle investigations that it tacked on charges to mobile phone bills for unauthorized third-party services such as horoscopes and "fun facts," officials said Wednesday.
Oct 08, 2014, 23:10 PM IST
Mobile wallet rebrands as Softcard
US mobile payments firm Isis has officially changed its name to Softcard, completing the process of distancing itself from a militant Islamic group sometime known by the same acronym.
Sep 03, 2014, 19:25 PM IST
Facebook gets mega-cap status; valued more than AT&T, Coke
Facebook's $190 billion market value makes it bigger than such bellwethers as Coca-Cola and AT&T.
Jul 25, 2014, 10:46 AM IST
