Florida man charged with shooting an AT&T salesman during a chase through the neighborhood and making threats to kill.
Florida Man Shoots Salesman During Altercation A Florida man allegedly confronted a group of cell phone service lawyers while yelling threats and ended up shooting one of them multiple times. Reginald McGee, 38, encountered three AT&T lawyers at his Providence townhome in Brandon, Florida, early in the morning on February 18th. Reports indicate that he […]
New York City pension funds file a lawsuit against AT&T for ignoring a diversity proposal
AT&T has come under fire from four public pension funds in New York City, accused of unfairly blocking a shareholder vote aimed at requiring the company to clarify its employee demographics, specifically regarding race, ethnicity, and gender among its 133,000 personnel. The complaint, filed in federal court in Manhattan, suggests that AT&T pointed to a […]
Senators to question Verizon and AT&T regarding phone data subpoenas from Congress
Senate Hearing Examines Secrecy Over Phone Records of Lawmakers During a hearing on Tuesday, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) raised concerns about the alleged secret acquisition of phone records concerning current lawmakers, suggesting it undermined members’ constitutional rights. Grassley, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), indicated that executives from major […]
AT&T plans to move its corporate headquarters from Dallas to Plano by 2028
AT&T to Relocate Headquarters to Plano AT&T has announced plans to establish a new headquarters in Plano, Texas, just outside downtown Dallas. CEO John Stankey communicated this decision to employees in a letter on Monday, stating that the current headquarters at 2008 will be moved closer to the busy Legacy West area, known for its […]
FCC pressure causes AT&T to stop DEI initiatives.
AT&T to Discontinue DEI Programs AT&T has announced plans to discontinue its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which includes employee training that labels racism as a “white trait.” In a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, the company responded to recent legal changes affecting these initiatives. “AT&T has always supported merit-based […]
AT&T Commits to Remove DEI Policies Following Pressure from Brendan Carr’s FCC
AT&T has announced plans to scrap its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, including training programs that defined racism as a “white characteristic.” This shift comes after pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. According to a report from the New York Post, the Dallas-based telecommunications company, which employs over 110,000 people in the U.S., has […]
AT&T stops diversity initiatives due to pressure from Trump on businesses
AT&T has decided to discontinue its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, aligning with a broader trend among corporations as the Trump administration advocates for the removal of similar initiatives nationwide. In a letter sent to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, the telecommunications company—with around 100,000 employees in the U.S.—informed that it will […]
AT&T promises to eliminate DEI policies, including training for employees that labeled racism as a ‘uniquely white trait’
AT&T to Eliminate Diversity Policies AT&T has decided to phase out its controversial diversity initiatives, including a training program that labeled racism as a “white trait.” In a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, the telecommunications giant based in Dallas mentioned that the landscape for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is shifting. With over 110,000 […]
AT&T users can receive up to $7,500 in settlement — check if you qualify
AT&T Settlement Overview AT&T customers could potentially see payments of up to $7,500 due to a $177 million settlement related to data breaches affecting millions of individuals. The personal data of countless consumers was compromised in two significant breaches, which weren’t made public until 2024. A court’s ruling mandated AT&T to pay this hefty sum. […]
AT&T Provided Kevin McCarthy’s Phone Records to Jack Smith
Special Counsel Jack Smith acquired cell phone records from former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy through AT&T while investigating the January 6 Capitol riot. Recently, Fox News reported that Smith had “subpoenaed AT&T on McCarthy’s behalf.” However, AT&T informed Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley that it hadn’t shared any call records of the former Speaker. […]