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 will drive massive upstream bandwidth demand from sensor video analytics, requiring symmetrical fiber networks; AT&T's aggressive fiber investment and software-defined network transition position it to monetize this cycle while adding value-added services like security on top of connectivity.
Repositioning two capital-intensive industries (telecom and media) simultaneously exceeded public market patience; divestiture freed cash to reinvest in fiber and network leadership where US returns are superior.