AT&T and Corning Team Up to Engineer the Connected World with Fiber
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DALLAS and CORNING, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The more than $3 billion agreement solidifies AT&T's commitment to bring the best and fastest connection to more Americans as internet use and AI continue to drive demand Key Takeaways: What it is: AT&T (NYSE: T ) and Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW ) entered into a multi-year agreement valued at more than $3 billion. Corning will supply the fiber and cable AT&T needs to expand its network and bring fast, reliable internet to more Americans as AI drives growing data demand. Why it Matters: Americans are using more data than ever. The average AT&T Fiber household now uses more than 1 terabyte each month, 5x more than in 2016. And that number is expected to keep climbing. As streaming, gaming, video calls, cloud services and AI become a bigger part of everyday life, monthly use is expected to reach 2 to 2.5 terabytes by 2030. Why Fiber: Fiber is the only technology that can meet the growing demand for data. It can quickly and reliably carry everything from video calls and movie streaming to business applications, AI tools, live camera footage, and near real-time information. That gives families, businesses and communities the speed and capacity they need today, with room for whatever comes next. AT&T Connects You Always and All Ways: With America's largest wireless 2 and fiber networks, AT&T is uniquely positioned...
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