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AT&T Introduces Advanced Voice Technology for Businesses to Modernize
Communications

AT&T has announced the launch of AT&T Business Voice, a Voice
over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution engineered to modernize
traditional lines. This all-in-one solution delivers a reliable, secure
and scalable platform that consolidates analog voice and utility
lines, empowering businesses to seamlessly transition to a
robust digital infrastructure. As customers demand faster, more
dependable services, we’ve developed several solutions like AT&T
Business Voice to better meet their needs and accelerate the
transition from copper-based services. Traditional copper lines no
longer deliver the consistent, always-on connectivity that today’s
businesses require. Recognizing this, AT&T Business Voice offers
a future-ready alternative by converting analog signals to Internet
Protocol (IP) and has been approved by the FCC as a replacement spam and robocalls.Enhanced Telephony Management: Modern
product for businesses that have used traditional copper-based calling features that can be customized for business needs
landlines1. AT&T Business Voice also allows business customers such as 24/7 virtual receptionist, simultaneous ringing across
to keep their phone number and same handset equipment. This multiple lines, customizable Caller ID, and centralized voicemail
solution supports essential lines such as fax machines, fire alarm management.
panels, security alarms, elevator phones, and public safety phones “Business Voice is more than just an updated phone system. It’s
remain reliable and secure. Key features of AT&T Business Voice a comprehensive solution that empowers small and medium
include: sized businesses to modernize their operations while maintaining
24/7 Monitoring: Remote monitoring and automatic notifications reliability and security,” said Melissa Arnoldi, executive vice
to ensure reliability for business lines. president & general manager, AT&T Business. “We’re excited to
Built-in Battery: Built-in battery backup for service during power help businesses transition to a digital future with a solution that’s
outages. flexible, scalable, and built for growth.”AT&T Business Voice is
Wireless Backup: Optional automatic failover to a 4G LTE connection compatible with all types of transport and allows businesses to
permits uninterrupted service during broadband interruptions. choose between shared or dedicated internet connections to meet
Robust Security: Integrated Digital Phone Call Protect to block their specific needs.

AT&T Beats Q2 Estimates on Wireless Strength

of 296,000 and outshining Verizon, which lost 9,000 subscribers
during the same period. Still, postpaid phone churn increased to
0.87%, up 17 basis points year-over-year. The company attributed
the uptick to customers coming off device financing contracts —an
impact it said was “a little bit more … than anticipated.” Even so, the
surge in new wireless customers helped offset that pressure. On
the broadband side, AT&T reported 243,000 net fiber adds — slightly
below the projected 250,600 and down from 261,000 in Q1. The
company reaffirmed its aggressive fiber expansion goals, stating it
will allocate $3.5 billion to reach 4 million new locations per year.
By 2030, AT&T aims to pass 50 million customer locations with
in-region fiber and more than 60 million including Lumen’s Mass
Markets assets. CEO John Stankey pointed to favorable regulatory
AT&T posted second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street and tax environments, citing the “Big Beautiful Bill” and comparing
forecasts, fueled by strong wireless subscriber growth and a modest current policy tailwinds to those following the Telecommunications
revenue uptick. However, slower-than-expected fiber additions and Act of 1996. “Investment and policy tailwinds are as strong as I
rising churn tempered investor enthusiasm, sending shares down can remember,” he said. In addition to fiber investment, AT&T will
3–4% in early trading. The company reported adjusted earnings of devote $1.5 billion to pension funding and use the remainder of
$0.54 per share on revenue of $30.8 billion, edging past consensus its projected tax savings for debt reduction, share buybacks, and
estimates of $0.53 and $30.5 billion, respectively. Mobility service strategic initiatives. CFO Pascal Desroches said, “Overall, we feel
revenue rose 6.7% to $16.9 billion, reflecting strong demand for really good about the strength and management of our balance
devices and bundled wireless offerings. AT&T added 401,000 net sheet based on current operating trends and our outlook for the
postpaid phone subscribers, easily topping analysts’ expectations business.”

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