AT&T to more than double annual spending to $250 billion over five years on US fiber, wireless and satellite infrastructure to compete for subscribers

AT&T Will Spend $250 Billion Over Five Years on Network Buildout

March 10, 2026 at 10:14 AM UTCUpdated on March 10, 2026 at 10:47 AM UTCAT&T Inc. said it will spend more than $250 billion in the next five years to build out its infrastructure in the U.S., setting up the company to more than double its annual investment in a battle for subscribers with its two largest competitors. The investments will focus on high-speed fiber connections and expanding wireless and satellite coverage, the Dallas-based telecommunications company said in a statementBloomberg Te...