AT&T announced plans to accelerate its fiber deployment strategy following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” by Congress today. The company expects to increase its fiber investment by an additional 1 million customer locations annually starting in 2026, citing pro-investment tax incentives and a renewed spectrum pipeline as key enablers.
The legislation—approved by the House in a narrow 218–214 vote and expected to be signed by President Trump on July 4—restores the FCC’s auction authority, expands mid-band spectrum availability, and delivers sweeping corporate tax incentives aimed at stimulating private infrastructure investment. AT&T credited the bill’s provisions as aligning closely with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s stated goals of accelerating broadband deployment and reasserting U.S. leadership in wireless technologies.
AT&T also commended Congressional leadership, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Commerce Committee Chair Ted Cruz, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and House Energy and Commerce Chair Brett Guthrie, for securing spectrum reform and tax provisions that promote long-term network investments. The company said it will provide more detail on the financial impact of the legislation when it reports second-quarter earnings on July 23, 2025.
- AT&T expects to accelerate fiber builds by 1 million additional locations per year beginning in 2026
- Credits tax incentives and mid-band spectrum pipeline created by the One Big Beautiful Bill
- Supports FCC Chairman Carr’s focus on high-speed infrastructure and wireless leadership
- Commends Congressional and Executive leadership for restoring FCC auction authority
- AT&T to update financial outlook during Q2 earnings call on July 23, 2025
“We expect to invest more rapidly in next-generation networks after the bill is signed into law,” said AT&T in a statement. “Thanks to the policies in this legislation, we’re poised to connect more communities and drive U.S. innovation forward.”
