AT&T Disagrees AT&T rejects that view. Keith Cocozza, a spokesman for WarnerMedia, AT&T’s Hollywood unit, sYou have not cjoicraid the company plans to offer consumers new services in the future, not less. A recent price hike for DirecTV Now, AT&T’s... — read more
Yep! We told ya so
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2018-12-05/in-at-t-merger-appeal-u-s-has-a-message-we-told-you-so
Another failure, AND MORE EXCUSES
AT&T’s PR team said that the company , it’s not trying to hide the slow speeds. “I’ll tell you straight up that the speeds aren’t as eye popping as I’d like them to be,” AT&T assistant vice president of mobile broadband Glenn Couper tells me. “It’ll... — read more
AT&T Chief Randall Stephenson Talks ‘Friends’ Rights, HBO vs. Netflix, DirecTV’s New Bundles
What a bargain we got!!
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/why-ts-stock-struggling-223153296.html
T&T's Time Warner acquisition gets worse, which is why the stock has fallen 16% in the past 12 months. Verizon also has superior margins and grew by 17%, providing good returns to investors. Like AT&T, Verizon also has a high dividend payout.
OMG...as Usual
It did not eWork.....The first ‘real world’ 5G test was a dud AT&T and Verizon were supposed to show real 5G, but the speed is missing in Maui By Sean Hollister on December 4, 2018 7:48 pm
AT&T's Otter Media Lays Off 10 Percent of Staff In Restructuring Tony Goncalves Bennett Raglin/Getty Images 1:20 PM PST 12/4/2018
256 jobs going bye, bye
We are all IN ...in this this venture, We are Friends!!
After the recent fuss over the Netflix fate of evergreen sitcom Friends, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson reminded attendees at the UBS media conference that the newly extended license to the Warner Bros show is not exclusive. “That means Friends help... — read more
Two Great Reasons To Stop Saying 'Drinking The Kool-Aid'
Only one way AT&T stock will go, clue: starts with D.
Mandatory daily calls
Would HR give an ok for twice a day mandatory conference calls, even on days off, for not hitting sales metrics?
The Master of deception wants your money
If you cancel, do it quickly — AT&T makes it more expensive to cancel DirecTV or Internet service AT&T: No more prorated final bills when you cancel DirecTV, Internet, or phone. Jon Brodkin - 12/3/2018, 11:48 AM A broken piggy bank covered with... — read more
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VvFeCTQK7OE
Key advice for women in tech L. Michelle Smith, PR head for our Global Marketing Organization, knows a thing or two about carving a path to the top of her field. She shares tips for getting feedback and staying authentic. Watch
December layoffs
Somebody mentioned a while ago there'd be some layoffs in December, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Now I'm no longer sure if I imagined it. Was there a mention of December layoffs? If there wasn't, I'll be happy enough to ignore the fact I... — read more
Not being customer-friendly
Charging customers for the full month after the cancelation on TV or internet services, it’s like we are trying to invent new ways to generate bad publicity and to be presented in the eyes of the public. Not like we are not losing enough subscribers... — read more
Bittersweet NOT
Is not everyday you witness your company failing at everything they do, AT&T is struggling, by pucking the wrong technologies, and add management arrogance to the equation, they have sealed their fate, I must say I am enjoying their demise. There is... — read more
Losing more TV subscribers in Q4
Predictions say that the number of AT&T’s TV service subscribers is going to continue to rapidly decline throughout the 4 quarter. Not that I’m surprised, but something needs to be done about this and fast ( If anything can be done at this point)... — read more
AT&T faces worker exodus
Reality is that Cutting many more positions is necessary to save money to invest in the new technology of the future there are possible long-term costs to shedding so many experienced workers in one swoop, especially if the switch to full streaming... — read more
WarnerMedia Rolls Out Three-Tier Streaming Offering
"Those customers that are more price-sensitive, and want smaller packages, we now have streaming packages," AT DramaFever, which specialized in Korean dramas; and other international programming, while Turner Entertainment shut down its Super Deluxe... — read more
I Think Randall Stephenson is underpaid as compared with others
Here’s a breakdown of what the trio of administration members made, as reported by Politico: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos reported earnings of $59.4 million in 2017. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin netted more than $41.6 million. Commerce... — read more
Watch out for scams bait and switch offers. New one below
AT&T offers free Samsung 50-inch 4K TV again with Galaxy Note 9 or S9 purchase
AT&T STOLE DISNEY'S IDEA
REPORTEDLY WANTS TO DO AT&T and WarnerMedia’s approach to bundled streaming may sound familiar — it’s exactly what Disney is reportedly looking to accomplish. Disney is also set to launch its standalone streaming service in fall 2019, but The... — read more
The streaming service will be offered in three tiers.
Of course, it’s too early to say anything and we are yet to see whether AT&T’s streaming service will bear fruit, but I actually think that this concept of offering the streaming service in three tiers is a good idea. There is a lot of people who... — read more
Cutting Randy’s $29 million would be a good start in reducing debt.
Cutting Randall Stephenson's $29,000,000 in total compensation would be a good start in reducing debt. If he is truly serious about reducing AT&T’s debt, he should lead by example and initiate the pay reduction himself. Even better cut the top 4... — read more
Just imagine what we can do together
Career areas At AT&T, we know great things happen when talent and opportunity cross paths. Connecting the world through the latest tech, top-of-the-line communications and the best in entertainment is what we do. Are you ready to be the start of... — read more
Nov30 layoffs
At 11am eastern At&t lays off more people
GAME OVER, AT&T was never destroyed from competition. we failed because Randall destroyed AT&T
AT&T’s balance-sheet risk could be even greater than its debt load indicates, according to a report by research firm MoffettNathanson. The firm’s estimate of the company’s leverage includes operating leases and employee postretirement obligations... — read more
Too late!!
https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-will-spend-2019-whittling-down-debt-1543528870 TOO LATE!!!
How many wasted Billion in BoneHead aquisitions, lost jobs, and reduced competition? and it will only get worsde
Yesterday The AT&T executive effectively declared the end of the satellite-TV era with that statement.
T Plans for 2019
Reuters) - AT&T Inc (T.N) said on Thursday it has committed to cutting its heavy debt load next year through a variety of measures, including a review of all of its non-core assets such as its stake in streaming video company Hulu for possible sale... — read more
Pinocchio in action during the investors meeting said:
"If you’re a media company, you can no longer rely exclusively on wholesale distribution models. You must develop a direct relationship with your viewers. And if you’re a communications company, you can no longer rely exclusively on oversized bundles... — read more
ERASING 20B DEBT IN 2019 IS QUESTIONABLE
Layoffs top the lists, AT&T's attempt at cornering the market has failed. Buying their competitors thinking they could leave consumers little choice was a bad idea from the start. Then to compound the problem, they attempt to corner the internet... — read more
The Last 30 Days.....
So, this is what the media/government calls a "Booming, Best Ever Economy in America!" Layoffs ONLY IN THE LAST 30 DAYS, and for every layoff reported publicly, at least 10 happen quietly or without media attention. Major layoffs have been going on... — read more
No fixed reductions?
There are no fixed reductions scheduled when it comes to headcount. Reductions will be based on the approved operating budgets and what it takes for groups to meet or get under those budgets. Capital spending will be reduced overall and capital... — read more
Good riddance
The AT&T store sale makes GameStop more nimble and less volatile, and therefore more attractive to potential buyers. The AT&T stores were big losers in 2017.
It’s “game time” for the leadership
During the last nine months, AT&T has paid out roughly 68% of its free cash flow. That is .69 cents for every dollar. WOW!!!!! AT&T will need lots of LUCK to solidify these trends in order to keep growing its generous 6.57% dividend payouts. If... — read more
enjoy the holidays before the....
massive layoffs won't happen until the time warner deal is fully approved. expect next year to be a slaughter house as real budgets tell the story. no budget dollars = no work. sustainment mode, wireless and wireline are just a commodity. and, att... — read more
AT&T does not compete through excellence
This company does not and can not compete through excellence. Instead of being better than the competition, T buys the competition and then proceeds to destroy the business they just bought. T stifles innovation and destroys morale with their 19th... — read more
To T or not to T?
T AT&T has been hampered by doubt over its growing debt burden and recent costly acquisition of Time Warner. At the end of the third quarter the company had $185 billion of debt. Excluding financial companies, AT&T has more debt than any other U.S... — read more
pac 12 network - gone from uverse
looks like we just laid off the pac 12 network but yet how many stadiums do we keep sponsoring? will we just sponsor big buildings and celebrities but offer less and less from now on?... — read more
AT&T's "You Will" ad campaign accurately predicted the future in 1993 Can AT&T work its magic again? By Shawn Knight, Today 11:59 AM
Forward-looking: An amusing side effect of modern technology is that it has fostered a society in which we are less engaged with other humans. Will future advancements rectify this shortcoming or pull us further away from personal connections? It’s... — read more