AT&T

AT&T Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate. It operates through four segments: Communications, WarnerMedia, Latin America, and Xandr. The Communications segment is the largest, contributing nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue, offering wireless and wireline telecom services, video entertainment, broadband, and Internet services to residential and business customers. This segment also sells handsets, accessories, and other devices through various channels. The WarnerMedia segment produces, distributes, and licenses television programming and feature films, operates cable networks, and offers digital media properties. The Latin America segment provides video entertainment, audio programming, and wireless services primarily to residential customers in the region. The Xandr segment offers digital and video advertising services. AT&T also has a significant presence in Mexico and holds a stake in a satellite television provider. The company's research and development division, AT&T Labs, focuses on data science, AI, network and customer experience, open-source, and 5G inventions and research. AT&T Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in innovative technologies, primarily at the seed and Series B stages.

William Blase Jr.

Senior Executive Vice President

Beth Schwindt

Director, User Research and Strategy - New Product Development

Vikram Taneja

Head of AT&T Ventures and Assistant Vice President of Corporate Development

Past deals in Broadband

AST SpaceMobile

Post in 2024
AST SpaceMobile is a satellite designer and manufacturer headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on creating the first global broadband cellular network in space. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide direct connectivity to standard, unmodified mobile devices, addressing the connectivity gaps faced by billions of mobile subscribers worldwide. By leveraging its extensive intellectual property and patent portfolio, AST SpaceMobile is developing a service that offers cost-effective, high-speed cellular broadband to users in areas lacking terrestrial cellular coverage. The company's mission is to connect the unconnected by enabling reliable mobile communication for those who currently lack access to broadband services.

Fibertower

Acquisition in 2017
FiberTower Corporation is a provider of facilities-based backhaul services to wireless carriers across the United States. The company specializes in the transport of voice, video, and data traffic from mobile base stations to mobile switching centers using a combination of wireless spectrum assets and fiber-optic relationships. FiberTower constructs and operates high-capacity hybrid microwave and fiber networks, offering diverse transport solutions based on protocols such as time division multiplexing, SONET, and Ethernet. As of early 2011, the company served over 6,000 billing customer locations across 13 markets, including major cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and New York. FiberTower is recognized as a leader in millimeter band fixed wireless technology, often referred to as "wireless fiber," and it provides spectrum leases along with backhaul and equipment services in its licensed areas. The company maintains strong relationships with mobile carriers and various industry stakeholders and engages in significant research and development initiatives. Headquartered in San Francisco, FiberTower operates as a subsidiary of AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC.

Iusacell compañía

Acquisition in 2014
Iusacell is a prominent provider of wireless telecommunications and cellular services in Mexico. The company made history by being the first to introduce mobile phone services in the country and later pioneered the launch of 3G technology and mobile Internet broadband. Currently, Iusacell is recognized as the first mobile phone company in Mexico to provide 4G network services. It offers a comprehensive range of mobile telephony services, including postpaid and prepaid plans, long-distance calling, paging, data transmission, and roaming services. Iusacell boasts national coverage and integrates the only two providers of wireless communication services in Mexico using CDMA technology, optimizing the efficiency of radio spectrum use.

Leap Wireless International

Acquisition in 2013
Leap Wireless International is a wireless communications provider that operates under the Cricket brand, offering affordable and unlimited wireless voice and data services without the need for fixed-term contracts. Serving over 5.3 million customers across 35 states and the District of Columbia, Cricket is recognized for its straightforward service model, which includes unlimited anytime minutes, long-distance calling, text and picture messaging, and mobile web access. The company utilizes a high-quality all-digital 3G network to deliver its services, which also encompass a variety of calling features and mobile applications, such as games and ringtones. Additionally, Cricket Broadband provides unlimited Internet access comparable to DSL speeds within its coverage areas. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Leap Wireless operates in major U.S. markets, ensuring a wide reach for its wireless offerings.

Superclick

Acquisition in 2011
Superclick specializes in network design, deployment, and infrastructure management, focusing on the hospitality, healthcare, and multi-dwelling unit markets. The company installs broadband high-speed internet connection equipment and IP infrastructure management systems, ensuring continuous support with a 24/7 help desk. Superclick serves prominent hospitality brands, including Fairmont & Raffles Hotels, Four Seasons, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Jumeirah, Kimpton, Mandarin Oriental, Marriott, Shangri-La, and Starwood, with operations spanning Canada, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

Dobson Fiber

Acquisition in 2007
Dobson Fiber operates a high-speed fiber-optic network that delivers reliable communication services, including voice and data transfer. The company is dedicated to providing dependable technology solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses. With a focus on scalability and customization, Dobson Fiber ensures that its clients receive the necessary bandwidth and technology to maintain seamless connectivity. The company's commitment to safe and efficient communication services positions it as a trusted provider in the industry, catering to organizations seeking robust internet and cloud access solutions.

BellSouth

Acquisition in 2006
BellSouth Corporation is an American telecommunications company and a subsidiary of AT&T. BellSouth was one of the original Bell Regional Operating Companies after the U.S. government forced the American Telephone & Telegraphic Company to divest itself of regional telephone companies. The company provided its services to the southern parts of the U.S. and has its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth also operated an advertising and publishing unit, which printed and distributed phone books and directories. BellSouth was acquired by AT&T in 2006 in a deal worth US$ 86 billion.

Prodigy Communications

Acquisition in 2001
Prodigy Communications Corp., an Internet service provider, serves both owned and managed dial and DSL subscribers. Products and services include Prodigy Instant Messaging™; Prodigy Chat™; Prodigy Online Communities; Prodigybiz, a suite of specially designed Internet products and services for small business owners; and Prodigy® En Espanol™, a bilingual Spanish/English-language Internet service created especially for the U.S. Spanish-speaking population.

OnSite Access

Venture Round in 2000
OnSite Access is a leading provider of integrated communications services, specializing in enhancing the telecommunications infrastructure of commercial properties across the United States. With a focus on building-centric solutions, the company has already wired over 350 million square feet of real estate in 29 markets, transforming outdated communication systems into advanced networks. By offering these services at no cost to building owners, OnSite Access not only improves property value but also enables businesses to communicate, collaborate, and compete more effectively. Their offerings include data applications and both fiber-optic and copper-based broadband networks, positioning them as a vital partner for commercial property owners, real estate managers, and the broader communications industry.

Eureka Broadband Corporation

Venture Round in 2000
Eureka Broadband, a building-centric application service provider and premium high-speed Internet access company.

Eureka Broadband Corporation

Series A in 1999
Eureka Broadband, a building-centric application service provider and premium high-speed Internet access company.

Tele-Communications

Acquisition in 1999
Tele-Communications was a cable television provider in the United States. It was acquired by AT&T in 1999.

Tut Systems

Venture Round in 1996
Tut Systems, Inc. delivers advanced content processing and distribution products as well as comprehensive system integration services for deploying next-generation data and video services over broadband networks. Service providers, content providers and government agencies worldwide use Tut Systems solutions to deliver broadcast-quality video over broadband networks.
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