AT&T Adds Over 693,000 Subscribers, Posts Mixed Q3 Results

AT&T reported strong subscriber growth in Q3 2025, adding 405,000 postpaid wireless phone subscribers, 288,000 fiber internet customers, and 270,000 fixed wireless broadband users, surpassing analyst expectations. Despite a slight revenue miss with $30.7 billion falling just short of estimates, the company maintained adjusted earnings per share of $0.54, aligning with forecasts, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. AT&T is investing heavily in expanding its network capacity, including a $23 billion acquisition of wireless spectrum from EchoStar and a $5.75 billion purchase of Lumen Technologies’ consumer fiber unit, aiming to enhance 5G and fiber coverage nationwide. The company’s focus on new customer segments, such as older adults, and bundled service plans reflects its strategic push to capture market share amid intense competition from Verizon and T-Mobile. AT&T's CEO highlighted the success of their investment-led strategy, and despite recent stock volatility, the firm remains on track to deliver steady returns and growth in fiber broadband and wireless services. Overall, AT&T’s network upgrades and subscriber gains position it favorably in a challenging telecom market, even as revenue growth slows.