Today’s telecom news includes announcements on AT&T, Spectrum, Indiana fiber broadband network, broadband infrastructure in Michigan, among others.
AT&T Maintains 60 Million Fiber Location Target While Reducing Planned Capital Investment
AT&T has reaffirmed its target of reaching more than 60 million fiber locations by the end of 2030, while reducing its planned annual capital investment. In its October 21 third-quarter results, the operator indicated that capital investment during 2027 and 2028 should range between $22 billion and $23 billion annually, approximately $1 billion below its earlier planning level. AT&T reported more than 1 million Advanced Connectivity customer additions for the second consecutive quarter, combining fiber, fixed wireless and postpaid mobile connections. The company also added approximately 350,000 converged customer relationships during the quarter. AT&T is continuing to replace legacy copper infrastructure while expanding fiber and 5G services. The revised investment outlook does not change its long-term fiber coverage target.
Michigan Signs $1.447 Billion Broadband Agreements to Connect Nearly 200,000 Locations
The US state of Michigan has advanced broadband infrastructure projects representing approximately $1.447 billion in combined investment. Announced on October 19, the program includes signed agreements with 23 broadband providers and organizations under the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment initiative. Federal funding accounts for approximately $916 million, supplemented by $531 million in private matching investment. The projects are expected to provide high-speed broadband access to nearly 200,000 homes, businesses and community institutions across the state. Signed agreements allow participating providers to proceed with permitting and other pre-construction activities. Providers generally have four years to complete their projects following execution of the agreements. Construction and service activation will occur in stages rather than simultaneously across all locations.
Spectrum Extends Indiana Fiber Broadband Network to 1,550 Additional Fayette County Locations
Charter Communications has expanded its Spectrum fiber broadband infrastructure to nearly 1,550 additional homes and businesses in Fayette County, Indiana. Announced on October 20, the deployment targets previously unserved and underserved locations around Connersville. The completed network supports broadband download speeds of up to 1 Gbps, with entry-level service speeds beginning at 500 Mbps. The project forms part of Charter’s nationwide rural broadband construction program, supported by more than $7 billion in private investment. The broader initiative aims to deploy more than 100,000 miles of additional fiber and extend connectivity to over 1.7 million locations. Charter did not disclose the investment amount, installed fiber length or equipment suppliers specifically associated with Fayette County.
