Here’s a novel idea: Fiber is great where dense; 5G mid-band strong in cities. But Starlink (SpaceX) crushes rural/low-density. Immediate deep integration/partnership: Bundle AT&T wireless/fiber with Starlink for seamless "always-on" global coverage... — read more 

The 8/1/25 email may end up being remembered as one of the most damaging leadership communications in AT&T’s history. Maybe even corporate world history. Not because of one quote, but because of the mindset behind it. Employees said morale was... — read more 

Just for S&Gs, send boss an email, “I’ve deleted the legal hold folders as you’ve directed before turning in my laptop. I think you’ll be safe.”

Just checking in to make sure everyone remembers that media over networks was absolutely the future. It was clearly the defining strategic vision of the decade, and there was never any reason to question whether combining a telecommunications giant... — read more 

SpaceX is launching Starlink at full speed, and it is coming straight for the big three telecom companies. This is not some minor disruption. Starlink delivers high-speed internet from space to places traditional infrastructure struggles to reach... — read more 

https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3024814/why-verizon-at-t-and-t-mobile-should-be-terrified-of-elon-musks-next-move Maybe not fully ready for the first 2-3yrs for mass migration but it’s coming. And at the very least, we’ll likely lose FN. And... — read more 

Did the 6/15 surplus notice mainly target virtuals or those in hubs equally impacted? Did being in a hub such as Dallas provide any meaningful protection? What is the latest status on virtuals? Also is everyone in the clear until the new Plano HQ... — read more 

In addition PE Firm acquiring Wireless Maritime(Cruise Ships)

This is NEVER a good sign for a company that is doing as poorly as T. Look at the history of what happens after a CFO leaves a burning building. Getting bounced right now so you can quickly liquidate you pension would be a blessing.

Laptop, badge and COU and he said also password. Why? Is this the standard now?

Looks like T got rid of all their talent so they could end up like Polaroid . Same dead management style, same ending . Loaded up with cheap H1B labor because that seems to be the new "in" thing. Thats innovation right there . Push bright intelligent... — read more 

I see RTO and market based culture really paid off. On track for back below $20. Guess Wall-Street isn’t responding as positively to endless layoffs and treating employees like sh-t as they were before. 🤡

Private Equity apparently putting up decent chunk of cash.

With this most recent layoff, I heard that it hit the employees in the various labs and made a change to our plans for Test Lab networks in Redmond, San Ramon, and Middletown. Are they moving up the date for the transition to Dallas? AVP and... — read more 

Goofball from our team was surplussed early in 2025. He's been calling daily this past week asking us if we can reach out to specific support teams for trouble he keeps having with his services. If you think you may be surplussed DISCONTINUE ALL OF... — read more 

Our L3 shared the 2 part guidance he was given in May for making a surplus recommendation. This was delivered to us as tough-love-don't-be-this-guy kind of advice. Out of compliance on anything. or Weakest link on a team for 2 consecutive... — read more 

When is my last day off payroll?

Even after all the layoffs the fleas are ki-ling this dog. They laid off all the talent , snapped up cheap H1B labor from India and its fake certifications. Now they are scrambling to raise prices. If you got laid off and your friends and family... — read more 

https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/musks-starlink-plots-become-mobile-carrier-td-cowen-sees-possible-t-mobile-buyout Read the comments after the article, too. Lots of interesting info. Would this result in more layoffs or more hiring?

After the June 15th VTP (Voluntary Termination Pay up to 104 weeks) announcement for a bunch of Leg T CWA union workers as well as much rumor going around for more of the same in September and December, I wonder what the people now say who adamantly... — read more 

Fortune 500 bosses demanding staff return to the office share one trait: Narcissism, research finds https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/fortune-500-bosses-demanding-staff-070000467.html

Unfortunately couldn’t land another job and relocating to Dallas. How do you know which school is good when every school is a 8 or 10 in Frisco? It feels like eeny meeny miny mo at this point. Any neighborhoods or subdivisions y’all recommend in... — read more 

Worst CISO ever. Spineless a-s who can’t stand for sh-t.

If you didn’t know, the NY Mets su-k this year and fired their manager today. The mascot, Mr. Met, seemed pretty pleased with the decision based on this video. https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/s/9Dr6O1UYgH We’ll all be Mr. Met when Stankey... — read more 

Unless they add a time in the cr@&$er these level up and rev up metrics are gonna ki-l my team

Where's "RTO is industry standard" guy? Probably carpooling with the "see you on the commute" guy. I'm sure that's a great conversation between the two. Should we keep touting how much we make data-informed decisions around here? 8 and skate... — read more 

ATT: High turnover rate. ( Reddit ) It genuinely makes me sad their turnover is high, especially at the authorized retail level. There’s so many things that don’t get taken into consideration when it comes to selling, such as demographics for... — read more 

So nice to get the VTP news on June 15th. There are 26 of us union workers here in Minnesota happily accepting up to 104 weeks voluntary termination pay. This is a totally awesome incentive to retire.

Ed Whitacre handed over a Golden Goose to his replacements and they ki-led it. We lost our Dow status, drowning in debt, stock price declines and tarnished by failed mergers and other miscellaneous tangents!

So very nice to have gotten the VTP news on June 15th. There's 26 of us union workers here in Minnesota getting the voluntary termination pay up to 104 weeks. This is such a sweet incentive to retire.

Hows everyone’s transformation journey going? Worth the 3 billion we’ve spent on it the past 6 years?

Companies poured billions into AI with sky-high expectations. It was supposed to be the ultimate productivity hack — slashing costs, supercharging innovation, and delivering effortless competitive advantage. Executives bet big that generative AI and... — read more 

They moved people out of real estate to WFH to get the real estate off the books end of 2nd quarter. Not because there has been a change of heart for RTO. Confirmed, a large WFH group. Shift bid completed early June NOT fully released. Company... — read more 

Have first drafts been completed yet with feedback provided for updates?

My first move as pretend AT&T CEO would be pretty simple: Stop chasing “transformational” nonsense and run the company like a telecom company. Wireless. Fiber. Business services. Network reliability. Customer service. Debt reduction. That’s it. No... — read more 

Forward-looking leadership: How this telecom giant puts AI into action https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/ai-into-action

Does anybody else feel like the only task their managers have is to make our lives miserable? Never helping us but always there to add an unnecessary comment and complicate simple things. I honestly believe T would be a better place without the lot... — read more 

I will be 3 steps removed from her? Is she a beligerent bulldog or sharp and savy?

We’re all adults here with careers, families, mortgages, and kids. Yet we’re being treated like toddlers who need constant supervision, or maybe Stink just thinks we’re his prisoners. Presence reports. Badge tracking. Attendance monitoring... — read more 

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