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▶ 2:12 · $T · Stankey: AI-driven data surge and fiber buildout to power AT&T's next growth cycle
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In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

John Stankey - CEO of AT&T | Podcast | In Good Company | Norges Bank Investment Management

2025-12-03 · 2 company · 8 thematic
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john stankey

40-year AT&T veteran, CEO since 2020; led divestiture of Warner Media to refocus on connectivity, fiber buildout, and AI-driven network transformation.

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“AI is going to drive another growth cycle in data and usage demand, and we think that's going to be a unique opportunity for growth in our business moving forward... the faster you get a bit of traffic on the fiber, the more capacity you h…”
—john stankey
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Stankey: Divesting Warner Media was necessary to focus capital on core connectivity
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