Who Owns AT&T Wireless?

What does AT&T own?
AT&T owns and operates telecommunications services under its primary brand, including AT&T Wireless (mobile phone services with over 100 million subscribers), AT&T Fiber (broadband internet passing 30 million-plus locations), AT&T Business (enterprise solutions), and Cricket Wireless (prepaid wireless). The company sold its remaining 70 percent stake in DirecTV to TPG in July 2025 and no longer owns or operates DirecTV. AT&T also owns extensive network infrastructure including cell towers, fiber optic cables, and spectrum licenses.

Is AT&T publicly traded?
Yes. AT&T is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol T. The company has been publicly traded since its modern formation in 1983. AT&T is one of the most widely held stocks in the United States and is a component of major stock indices.

Who founded AT&T?
AT&T was founded by Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone and established the Bell Patent Association in 1876. The modern AT&T was created through decades of mergers and acquisitions, most notably the 2005 merger between SBC Communications and the original AT&T.

Where is AT&T headquartered?
AT&T is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, in the Whitacre Tower. The company relocated to Dallas from San Antonio in 2008 and maintains major offices, network operations centers, and research facilities across the United States.

How many brands does AT&T own?
AT&T operates primarily under the AT&T master brand with sub-brands for specific service lines. The company's main brands include AT&T Wireless, AT&T Fiber, AT&T Internet, AT&T Business, and Cricket Wireless. Unlike consumer goods conglomerates, AT&T uses its corporate name as the primary brand identifier across virtually all services.

Who owns AT&T?
AT&T is publicly owned with no controlling shareholder. Institutional investors collectively hold the majority of outstanding shares, with major holders including Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Global Advisors. No individual, family, or private equity firm holds a controlling interest.

What is AT&T's revenue?
AT&T reported total revenue of 110.2 billion dollars for fiscal year 2025, down from 122.4 billion dollars in FY2024. The revenue decline reflects the divestiture of DirecTV and other non-core assets. The company generates revenue primarily from wireless services and broadband services.

Does AT&T still own DirecTV?
No. AT&T completed the sale of its remaining 70 percent stake in DirecTV to TPG in July 2025 for approximately 7.6 billion dollars. AT&T no longer owns or operates DirecTV or any satellite television business.

What was the AT&T data breach?
In 2024, AT&T experienced a data breach when call and text records of approximately 109 million customers were stolen from a third-party cloud platform. The company paid approximately 370,000 dollars to a hacker to delete the stolen data. The breach led to multiple class-action lawsuits and regulatory investigations.