This morning, AT&T and EchoStar announced "a definitive agreement" that will see AT&T purchase wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar. The deal will see AT&T pay EchoStar $23 billion in cash. In return, AT&T will acquire approximately 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band wireless spectrum. That spectrum haul includes approximately 30 MHz of nationwide 3.45 GHz mid-band spectrum and approximately 20 MHz of nationwide 600 MHz low-band spectrum, according to AT&T.
AT&T is hiring hundreds of tech workers as it overhauls its network for the age of fiber and 5G. For example, a software engineer can make a base salary of $207,000.
AT&T's new Account Lock feature protects wireless users against unauthorized account changes, including phone number transfers and SIM card changes, significantly reducing the risk of SIM swapping attacks.
At AT&T, we recognize the importance of addressing the unique needs of our 55 and better audience -- a demographic that values simplicity and seamless connectivity in today's fast-paced digital world.
"The transaction will enable AT&T to significantly expand access to AT&T Fiber in major metro areas like Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City and Seattle."
Pramod Arora, president and CEO of WMS, said, "I truly believe this is going to become the gold standard in cruise connectivity, and will usher in a new era of predictable and high-quality mobile communications for American cruisers while creating value and higher guest satisfaction for our cruise line partners."