Mar. 10 at 7:38 PM
AT&T said it plans to invest
$250 billion over the next five years to expand its fiber, 5G, and wireless networks across the U.S., detailing a major infrastructure push as telecom companies race to upgrade connectivity. The company is also collaborating with AST SpaceMobile to extend wireless coverage to remote and underserved areas using satellite technology.
The
$250 billion figure includes both new investments and long-term operating costs, and is consistent with AT&T’s previous guidance of
$23 billion–
$24 billion in annual capital expenditures between 2026 and 2028. As part of the plan, the company intends to hire additional technicians and expand artificial-intelligence training for employees to support the growing complexity of its network operations.
AT&T and rivals such as Verizon Communications are ramping up spending on fiber and 5G as they compete with cable companies that have been attracting mobile customers through bundled service offerings.
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