Financial terms are not being disclosed. "AT&T and Alcatel Lucent share a common commitment to driving innovation and focusing on the customer experience," said Tim Harden, president, AT&T Supply Chain and Fleet Operations. "AT&T's selection of Alcatel Lucent as a Domain Supplier showcases our ongoing commitment to ensure that we continue to meet the quality expectations of our subscribers while preparing for future demands.". Announced in September 2009, the AT&T Domain Supplier program facilitates a more collaborative relationship with its equipment and software suppliers, making certain that AT&T has the best technologies in place to serve its customers today and in the future. 
Share:  Financial terms are not being disclosed. <span class="sent">"<span class="company">AT&T</span> and Alcatel Lucent share a common commitment to driving innovation and focusing on the customer experience," said <span class="analyst">Tim Harden</span>, president, <span class="company">AT&T</span> Supply Chain and Fleet Operations.</span> "<span class="company">AT&T</span>'s selection of Alcatel Lucent as a Domain Supplier showcases our ongoing commitment to ensure that we continue to meet the quality expectations of our subscribers while preparing for future demands.". Announced in September 2009, the <span class="company">AT&T</span> Domain Supplier program facilitates a more collaborative relationship with its equipment and software suppliers, making certain that <span class="company">AT&T</span> has the best technologies in place to serve its customers today and in the future. Tweet this   read full story

"We expect the new RIM slider to receive 'hero' treatment from AT&T, and for the carrier to promote the product aggressively," Morgan Stanley analyst Ehud Gelblum said in a note to clients. 
Share:  <span class="sent">"We expect the new RIM slider to receive 'hero' treatment from <span class="company">AT&T</span>, and for the carrier to promote the product aggressively," Morgan Stanley analyst <span class="analyst">Ehud Gelblum</span> said in a note to clients.</span> Tweet this   read full story

Morgan Stanley analyst Ehud Gelblum said he expected the new RIM phone to receive "hero" treatment from AT&T and for the carrier to "promote the product aggressively." 
Share:  <span class="sent">Morgan Stanley analyst <span class="analyst">Ehud Gelblum</span> said he expected the new RIM phone to receive "hero" treatment from <span class="company">AT&T</span> and for the carrier to "promote the product aggressively."</span> Tweet this   read full story

In 2008 the operator voiced its desire to consolidate to one platform for AT&T branded phones. Last October, AT&T CTO John Donovan said AT&T was coping with the fragmentation of device OS platforms by reducing OS variations in its portfolio. AT&T, the exclusive operator partner for Apple's iPhone in the United States, recently indicated that it would be the premier carrier for the new Windows Phone 7 platform, and the company has not embraced Android significantly, recently offering a stripped down version of the OS. . Of course the desire to coalesce around a small number of platforms may not be possible. Operators don't want to miss out on the latest innovative devices capable of driving significant sales, and developers for now seem to be flocking to multiple OSes. 
Share:  In 2008 the operator voiced its desire to consolidate to one platform for <span class="company">AT&T</span> branded phones. <span class="sent">Last October, <span class="company">AT&T</span> CTO <span class="analyst">John Donovan</span> said <span class="company">AT&T</span> was coping with the fragmentation of device OS platforms by reducing OS variations in its portfolio.</span> <span class="company">AT&T</span>, the exclusive operator partner for Apple's iPhone in the United States, recently indicated that it would be the premier carrier for the new Windows Phone 7 platform, and the company has not embraced Android significantly, recently offering a stripped down version of the OS. . Of course the desire to coalesce around a small number of platforms may not be possible. Operators don't want to miss out on the latest innovative devices capable of driving significant sales, and developers for now seem to be flocking to multiple OSes. Tweet this   read full story

In 2008, AT&T said data traffic growth was unprecedented, jumping by 5,000 percent in a 12 quarter period. AT&T's CTO Jon Donovan has said previously: "I know what you are thinking—iPhone—but you are only partially right. There's new devices, such as e readers, netbooks, and they are beginning to gain real traction." Last year, he said AT&T invested more money than any other company in America, totaling $38 billion over the past two years, and today has more smartphone users than any other carrier.". 
Share:  In 2008, <span class="company">AT&T</span> said data traffic growth was unprecedented, jumping by 5,000 percent in a 12 quarter period. <span class="sent"><span class="company">AT&T</span>'s CTO <span class="analyst">Jon Donovan</span> has said previously: "I know what you are thinking—iPhone—but you are only partially right.</span> There's new devices, such as e readers, netbooks, and they are beginning to gain real traction." Last year, he said <span class="company">AT&T</span> invested more money than any other company in America, totaling $38 billion over the past two years, and today has more smartphone users than any other carrier.". Tweet this   read full story

Wireless service revenue grew 10 percent from a year ago, as average monthly fees rose 3.4 percent, bucking the industry trend. Data plans for iPhones and other smartphones help AT&T offset declining prices for voice calls. AT&T keeps laying off workers, mainly from the dwindling wireline business. 
Share:  Wireless service revenue grew 10 percent from a year ago, as average monthly fees rose 3.4 percent, bucking the industry trend.<span class="sent"> Data plans for iPhones and other smartphones help <span class="company">AT&T</span> offset declining prices for voice calls. <span class="company">AT&T</span> keeps laying off workers, mainly from the dwindling wireline business.</span>...<span class="sent">Data plans for iPhones and other smartphones help <span class="company">AT&T</span> offset declining prices for voice calls. <span class="company">AT&T</span> keeps laying off workers, mainly from the dwindling wireline business.</span> It has cut more than 10,000 jobs this year, ending the quarter with 272,450 employees....It has cut more than 10,000 jobs this year, ending the quarter with 272,450 employees.<span class="sent"> The layoffs helped <span class="company">AT&T</span> cut costs faster than the 3.7 percent year over year revenue decline in wireline, letting it post a tiny increase in operating income for the segment.</span> The revenue decline was the smallest since the first quarter of 2008. Tweet this   read full story

There are enough wireless devices for more than nine out of 10 people, according to the CTIA wireless industry association. In the first three months of this year, about a third of AT&T's iPhone activations came from customers who were new to the carrier. Without those 900,000 new subscribers, the company may have posted a loss in contract customers that quarter, analysts said. 
Share:  There are enough wireless devices for more than nine out of 10 people, according to the CTIA wireless industry association.<span class="sent"> In the first three months of this year, about a third of <span class="company">AT&T</span>'s iPhone activations came from customers who were new to the carrier.</span> Without those 900,000 new subscribers, the company may have posted a loss in contract customers that quarter, analysts said. Tweet this   read full story

WASHINGTON—The Federal Communications Commission approved AT&T Inc.'s $2.35 billion purchase of wireless licenses from Verizon Wireless on Tuesday. The FCC said the transaction didn't raise competitive concerns and that the voluntary conditions proposed by AT&T were "likely to result in transaction specific public interest benefits.". FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski circulated an order in early June to approve the deal and the agency's five commissioners unanimously approved the deal this week 
Share:  <span class="sent">WASHINGTON—The Federal Communications Commission approved <span class="company">AT&T</span> Inc.'s $2.35 billion purchase of wireless licenses from Verizon Wireless on Tuesday.</span> The FCC said the transaction didn't raise competitive concerns and that the voluntary conditions proposed by <span class="company">AT&T</span> were "likely to result in transaction specific public interest benefits.". FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski circulated an order in early June to approve the deal and the agency's five commissioners unanimously approved the deal this week....the agency's approval of the license transfer was expected although the agency's review of the deal took almost a year, frustrating some at&t executives.. an at&t spokesman did not immediately have comment on the fcc approval.. at&t picked up the airwaves after verizon, a unit of verizon communications inc., was required to divest some licenses as a condition of justice department approval of its $28.1 billion purchase of alltel in 2008. Tweet this   read full story

TOKYO June 1 (Reuters) - Internet access service provider Internet Initiative Japan (3774.T) said on Tuesday it would buy AT&T Inc's (T.N) Japan network outsourcing service business for 9.17 billion yen ($100.7 million). IIJ said it will acquire a new subsidiary that will be set up by AT&T to spin off the operations. ($1=91.05 Yen) (Reporting by Sachi Izumi)  
Share:  <span class="sent">TOKYO June 1 (Reuters) - Internet access service provider Internet Initiative Japan (3774.T) said on Tuesday it would buy AT&T Inc's (T.N) Japan network outsourcing service business for 9.17 billion yen ($100.7 million). IIJ said it will acquire a new subsidiary that will be set up by AT&T to spin off the operations. ($1=91.05 Yen) (Reporting by Sachi Izumi) </span> Tweet this   read full story

On his concerns about loss of customers, Johnstone cut his rating on T shares to Neutral from Buy. 
Share:  <span class="sent">On his concerns about loss of customers, Johnstone cut his rating on <span class="company">T</span> shares to Neutral from Buy.</span> Tweet this   read full story

IBM (NYSE: IBM) agrees to buy Sterling Commerce from AT&T (NYSE: T) for $1.4 billion 
Share:  <span class="sent">IBM (NYSE: IBM) agrees to buy Sterling Commerce from AT&T (NYSE: T) for $1.4 billion</span> Tweet this   read full story