Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

Topics regarding layoffs at AT&T

T's view

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 

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| 552 views | | 2 replies (last December 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WtKpT0J

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

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Post ID: @OP+WtL07Yd

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 

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| 855 views | | 1 reply (December 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wt1zIy0

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

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| 770 views | | 7 replies (last December 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WtKgspU

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 

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| 770 views | | 5 replies (last December 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wsr1HgZ

Mandatory daily calls

Would HR give an ok for twice a day mandatory conference calls, even on days off, for not hitting sales metrics?

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| 1330 views | | 9 replies (last December 4, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WstA2bg

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 

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| 690 views | | 2 replies (last December 4, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WrxhryM

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

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| 740 views | | 5 replies (last December 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wriy4Nv

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 

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| 4140 views | | 22 replies (last December 11, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WrDySg1

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 

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| 720 views | | 3 replies (last December 4, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WrHOJgk

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 

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| 1070 views | | 5 replies (last December 4, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WqJE3rB

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 

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| 1400 views | | 12 replies (last December 5, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WqNgA0c

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 

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| 2400 views | | 12 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WqqWMkW

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 

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| 700 views | | 4 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wpq2dGx

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 

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| 710 views | | 3 replies (last December 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WpgS8uj

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 

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| 890 views | | 7 replies (last November 30, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WojZEuc

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 

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| 1651 views | | 13 replies (last December 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WoCRFu6

Nov30 layoffs

At 11am eastern At&t lays off more people

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| 1780 views | | 2 replies (last November 30, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wo8Q6ab

Too late!!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-will-spend-2019-whittling-down-debt-1543528870 TOO LATE!!!

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| 850 views | | 3 replies (last December 3, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WozNNQf

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 

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| 1630 views | | 6 replies (last December 2, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Work7rc

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 

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| 800 views | | 7 replies (last December 1, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WosPWk0

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 

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| 891 views | | 5 replies (last November 30, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wo4zqrF

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 

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| 1320 views | | 6 replies (last December 8, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wofdpuu

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 

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| 1370 views | | 4 replies (last November 30, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+Wn2V56f

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.

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| 841 views | | 1 reply (November 30, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WnVjidz

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 

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| 724 views | | 2 replies (last November 29, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WnjqXCy

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 

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| 3100 views | | 20 replies (last December 2, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WnDRYYS

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 

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Post ID: @OP+WnWqVhb

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 

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| 760 views | | 3 replies (last November 30, 2018)
Post ID: @OP+WnjsLyF

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 

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| 722 views | | 3 replies (last July 16, 2019)
Post ID: @OP+WnyG5n0

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 

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| 1130 views | | 6 replies (last November 29, 2018)
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