17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer.
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AT&T says hackers stole 2022 call and text data from 'nearly all' cell customers
AT&T believes the data, which was stolen in April, is no longer publicly available. Affected current and former customers will be notified by the company but can also check their status online.
U.S. Judge Approves AT&T's $85 Billion Merger With Time Warner
A judge gave his blessing to AT&T's drive to take over the Time Warner media conglomerate. He rejected the Justice Department's arguments that the combined company would be too powerful.
How A Sneaky Alabama Town Launched America's 911 System
Fifty years ago, the Alabama Telephone Co. heard AT&T was creating a three-digit emergency number. So it decided to beat AT&T to the punch — and made the first 911 call in the town Haleyville.
Consumer Cost Emerges As Key Issue In Grilling Of AT&T-Time Warner Merger
A congressional hearing on the proposed $85.4 billion merger focused heavily on questions about the impact on consumer prices and how the companies might use their competitive advantage.
Does It Matter When A White CEO Says 'Black Lives Matter'?
The CEO of AT&T, along with Ben & Jerry's and Starbucks, have waded into the rough waters of race. We ask some experts whether that makes a difference, and the answer is ... complicated.
The AT&T-Time Warner Merger: What Are The Pros And Cons For Consumers?
AT&T positions itself as the future competitor to cable, promising an era of experimentation and innovation. But consumer advocates raise a raft of concerns. Regulators will weigh both sides.
AT&T Deal For Time Warner Casts Renewed Attention On CNN
AT&T's chief promises to maintain CNN's journalistic independence after parent Time Warner merges with the telecom giant. CNN got a $100 million boost this year, propelled by coverage of Donald Trump.
AT&T Buys Time Warner For More Than $85 Billion
AT&T has agreed to terms with Time Warner to buy the media giant. "This is a perfect match of two companies with complementary strengths," AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson announced.
TIMELINE: AT&T's Merger With Time Warner Follows Decades Of Industry Deals
The $85.4-billion merger of a telecom and a media giants is the latest in the web of consolidation, spurned offers and spin-offs that are increasingly interlinking the two industries.