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AT&T’s current Discovery District headquarters in downtown Dallas. The company is relocating its HQ to a 54-acre site in Plano. [Photo: AT&T]<\/p>\n
AT&T announced that it is investing more than $250 billion in the future of U.S. advanced connectivity to build \u201chigh-speed networks and resilience required for the next era of innovation and economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the company celebrates the 150-year legacy of founder Alexander Graham Bell\u2019s \ufb01rst phone call on March 10, 1876, AT&T said it aims to take the lead in driving America\u2019s connected economy so every community, family, and business can participate in future American progress.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we\u2019re committing more than $250 billion to increase U.S. connectivity competitiveness and expand access to AT&T\u2019s leading \ufb01ber and wireless networks\u2014the best way to get on the internet,\u201d John Stankey, Chairman and CEO of AT&T, said in a statement. \u201cCurrent Federal telecommunications policy is as strong as I\u2019ve seen in my career, making our commitment to invest possible. We look forward to serving American communities and businesses for the next 150 years.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company said it offers the nation\u2019s largest converged network of \ufb01ber internet and 5G wireless services, connecting people at home, at work, and on the go.<\/p>\n
The next phase of investment and long-term operating commitment builds on that foundation through three strategic areas: deploying always-on connectivity, investing in the workforce, and innovating to secure and advance America\u2019s connected economy. The company said that the current tax and regulatory environment are the most conducive to such investment in decades.<\/p>\n
Delivering always-on connectivity<\/p>\n
Providing networks with reliable, always-on connectivity are crucial in making Ai, autonomous technologies, cloud computing, and data-heavy digital services possible, the company said. AT&T\u2019s investment will expand future-ready \ufb01ber and wireless services, modernize crucial infrastructure, and bolster network resilience and security to support communities and the economy for decades to come, including:<\/p>\n
Accelerating the deployment of \ufb01ber, 5G home internet, wireless and satellite across urban, suburban, and rural America
\nAT&T\u2019s satellite collaboration with AST SpaceMobile will extend coverage into remote areas
\nStrengthening FirstNet\u2014the nation\u2019s \ufb01rst and only network built by AT&T with and for \ufb01rst responders\u2014and modernizing vital infrastructure for public safety and resilience
\nAT&T Dynamic Defense to offer what the company said is the only network connectivity with comprehensive built-in security controls
\nLaying the groundwork for the next wave of American technological advances through smart infrastructure and network optimization
\nAT&T\u2019s Wi-Fi Personalization to provide a tailored home experience to match customers\u2019 daily habits
\nAT&T Turbo Live to allow customers to boost their data experience at live events to get the reliable connection they want, even in crowded venues.<\/p>\n
Investing in the workforce<\/p>\n
The company said that boosting the nation\u2019s connectivity requires dedicated, highly trained people. With approximately 110,000 U.S. employees today, AT&T will continue investing in America\u2019s workforce, including supporting the largest unionized workforce in the U.S. telecom industry, with a focus on training and development.<\/p>\n
Investing in education through connectivity also strengthens communities. With workers training locally, communities retain talent, families gain stability, and local economies grow stronger, the company said. The focus is on crucial roles that keep networks running, such as technicians, engineers, and customer-facing experts who will remain essential as technology evolves.<\/p>\n
According to AT&T, focus areas include recruiting and training more skilled technicians that are needed to build and maintain essential telecommunications infrastructure. It plans to hire thousands of technicians in 2026 alone, with only 5% of jobs at AT&T require a four-year degree<\/p>\n
AT&T will also invest in training, upskilling, and career pathways to keep roles current as tools and technology change\u2014including AI \ufb02uency. And it said it will provide\u00a0competitive wages, employee bene\ufb01ts, and exceptional wellness programs to support long-term financial security.<\/p>\n
Innovating to secure and advance America\u2019s connected economy<\/p>\n
The company said that as connectivity becomes more essential, trust, security, and continued American leadership in innovation need to flourish.<\/p>\n
AT&T said it will continue to invest in technologies that advance and protect the connected economy, including scaling network security and AI-driven threat intelligence and enabling the next wave of American invention across industries by opening up our network to allow new entrants to innovate and supply telecommunications equipment.<\/p>\n
It will also strengthen collaboration with public-sector partners to support national resilience and \ufb01rst responders, and support America\u2019s leadership in global technology and innovation.<\/p>\n
With this investment, AT&T said it plans to continue building its national network, whether delivered by \ufb01ber, wireless, or satellite, so more people and businesses have fast, reliable Internet access. Connectivity is \u201cthe foundation for what\u2019s next, from remote care, to autonomous vehicles to AI,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n
Relocating HQ from downtown Dallas to Plano<\/p>\n
In January, AT&T announced plans<\/a> to relocate its global headquarters from downtown Dallas to a 54-acre site in Plano. The move is still years away, since the company will be building its new HQ campus at the site, located at 5400 Legacy Drive in Plano.\u00a0According<\/a> to the Dallas Morning News, CEO John Stankey is aiming for partial occupancy at the new headquarters \u201cas early as the second half of 2028.\u201d<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n The State of Entrepreneurship brings together industry leaders and founders for an evening of insight, inspiration, connection. and awards presentations. Attendees will explore emerging trends, address key challenges facing entrepreneurs today, and discover new opportunities shaping North Texas\u2019s startup ecosystem, The DEC Network said.<\/p>\n \t Richardson-based NTAN, one of Texas’ oldest angel groups, is part of a statewide collaboration that invested more than $14 million in startups during the network’s inaugural year.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/NTAN-investment-in-Glidance-102025-news-release.jpg\")
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