AT&T launches 4 new internet plans as broadband competition intensifies with T-Mobile and Verizon
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Patricia Battle
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Summary
AT&T has launched 4 new internet plans as competition in the broadband industry intensifies. The company added 584,000 new internet customers in Q1 2026, while rivals T-Mobile (500,000+) and Verizon (341,000) also saw strong gains. Verizon recently acquired Frontier for $20 billion to expand fiber internet, and T-Mobile upgraded its fiber plans in April with lower prices. AT&T faces elevated competitive pressure from these moves.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAT&T welcomed 584,000 new internet customers in the first quarter of 2026
T-Mobile attracted over 500,000 and Verizon gained 341,000
Verizon acquired Frontier for $20 billion to expand its fiber internet footprint nationwide
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