AT&T Enters $1 Billion Agreement With Corning
Company aims to expand its fiber network

Company aims to expand its fiber network
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2024 - AT&T, the largest fiber internet provider in the U.S., is aiming to expand its collaboration with Corning Inc. in order to bring fiber connectivity to more Americans.
AT&T, based out of Dallas, Texas., announced Monday a deal with Corning worth more than $1 billion to purchase next generation fiber connectivity solutions in order to expand AT&T’s fiber network. AT&T is already Corning’s largest customer.
Corning, based in Corning, N.Y., asserted that, by engaging with the company’s products, AT&T could accelerate its network expansion while minimizing deployment costs.
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