AT&T Inc. is a multinational telecommunications conglomerate headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The original AT&T was established in 1885 as a long-distance subsidiary of American Bell Telephone, later merging with its parent company in 1889. However, the modern AT&T emerged on October 5, 1983, as Southwestern Bell Corporation (SBC Communications) after the Bell System breakup. In 2005, SBC acquired its former parent, AT&T Corporation, and adopted the AT&T name. AT&T provides a wide range of services, including wireless communications, broadband, fixed telephony, and internet television. As of February 2026, AT&T is the third-largest wireless carrier in the U.S. and the nation's biggest fiber internet provider. AT&T has over 100 million U.S. mobile and broadband customers.
John Stankey is the current CEO and Chairman of the Board. He has served as CEO since July 2020 and was elected Chairman of the Board in February 2025. Recent news includes AT&T Fiber winning Ookla's "Best Home Internet" award and being named "America's Fastest Home Internet" for the fourth consecutive time. AT&T is also set to release its first-quarter 2026 earnings on April 22. AT&T's stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "T". As of February 2026, AT&T's stock traded at $28.52, with analysts estimating a fair value of $29.41.
