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AT&T recently reported robust fourth-quarter results, beating financial expectations primarily due to an increase in phone and internet subscribers. The telecommunications giant announced 482,000 postpaid phone net additions, maintaining an industry-leading churn rate of 0.85 percent. Additionally, the company achieved 307,000 net additions for AT&T Fiber, marking the 20th consecutive quarter with over 200,000 net adds.
The firm’s adjusted earnings per share remained consistent at $0.54, aligning with the same period from the previous year. CEO John Stankey has reaffirmed AT&T’s earnings guidance for the full year of 2025. This stability reflects not only strategic execution but also a solid subscriber base expansion.
AT&T’s performance indicates effective market strategies in retaining and acquiring new users, bolstering its fiber service segment significantly. The company’s quarterly growth emphasizes its competitive positioning within the telecommunications industry.
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