Was this really worth $48B not counting indirect cost which altogether will amount to $100B. ATT is trying to salvage their Directv purchase by creating this service to appeal to cord cutters... — read more 

Does anyone have any info on centers in the S.E. closing? I am very concerned about the center I work at as they are improving and repairing so much plus the calls have really declined.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/att-communications-workers-of-america-reach-tentative-agreement-in-mobility-southwest-contract-negotiations-300227419.html

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/02/att-gave-62k-to-lawmakers-months-before-vote-to-limit-muni-broadband/

Very ambitious plan, but knowing AT&T they will waste billions in order to achieve it. http://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/news/read?GUID=31617567

3 retail channels are company owned retail - authorized retail - and national retail. Bunch of National retail management jobs mostly already merged into authorized retail channel. Remaining National Retail will turn to third party management... — read more 

This is an old post but is right on the money. Great read http://michaelrhearants.blogspot.com/2015/09/at-ceo-randall-stephenson-should.html

I've been hearing suggestions that Randall will be departing the company shortly before 2020 or at the conclusion of the "2020" plan and Ralph will be the new CEO?

One more manager gone from Orlando this week.

Anything being heard from Texas? I'm craft and I see constant emails about work being very slow and to catch up on company training

Looks like the government does not do anything in regard to companies who use H1B to replace US workers. Is DOJ also on various companies payroll... — read more 

So one of the surplus groups, as of December 15, 2016, found out on February 18th, drug testing would begin the next day, Friday and must be completed by Monday. May be deliberate or just another example of the chaos and mismanagement we experience... — read more 

I am not sure how AT&T even got on this list. Who did AT&T pay off? http://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/16/02/n6421059/at-t-ranks-1-in-telecom-globally-in-fortunes-most-admired-companies-for

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2016/01/att-is-read-to-unveil-its-own-video-service-that-could-top-netflix.html/

Looks like we are following the same path as Verizon in regard to cloud. Is AT&T ready to be a prime contender against Amazon and Microsoft? Is this going to be another disaster similar to what happened to Verizon?... — read more 

I already have one and was surplused. I can program in any language you can name and fought with my manager constantly. She kept insisting we were a data entry team and would kill any automation program anyone would make. Anything the C-level execs... — read more 

Where was CWA when AT&T wanted to buy DTV? Acting as a mouthpiece for Stephenson from this statement in May 2015 "The Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, represents more than 700,000 men and women around the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. CWA’s... — read more 

AT&T wants to squeeze $2.5 billion in "annual cost savings" from DTV purchase. Has $22 billion in capital spending - estimated $10.6 billion cost for new airwaves - about $6.5 billion in debt maturities - $11billion dividend this year alone....all... — read more 

We were all told a few days ago in a mass email that ALL Directv/Asurion at home call center/tech workers will be let go by the end of this year starting in July - December. I work for them for many years and am not happy. ATT you stink

http://deadline.com/2016/02/is-att-preparing-to-put-its-u-verse-video-service-into-reverse-1201703310/

Management levels ones thru threes from all Texas regions met last week. Don't know why. One manager didn't go because they are close to retirement Sign of big changes coming soon?

Something big is up. Anyone know what?

In short, ATT is cutting several hundreds of employees from Directv positions - most of them american. They are citing possible security risks because we're a work at home division... but it was ATT's FOREIGN CALL CENTERS that caused them to be fined... — read more 

Smart and capable people are in huge demand, at Google the term “talent shortage” does not exist, this is one of the new AT&T initiatives to cleanup payroll, Life is too short to work for cretins and reptiles. If You are qualified and responsible... — read more 

What is outlined in this article, I hear all the time at AT&T http://m.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2015/09/how-lazy-bosses-avoid-doing-their-jobs/122192/?oref=ge-iphone-interstitial-continue

I saw this article in the Verizon section of this site and wanted to share it here. Looks like we all are experiencing the rise of toxic leaders that are not only effecting our corporation but also our country. This article exemplifies the leadership... — read more 

Most if not all of our jobs are in jeopardy due to the H-1B program. While most Presidential candidates support this program and some even in support of raising the cap, Bernie Sanders has been an outspoken critic of the program as outlined in this... — read more 

Gearing up for the cloud, att tells employees adapt or else! Story in the New York Times.

On Dec 15, The NRC Access Group was hit with 10 layoffs. The Switch Group, which monitors over 3,000 switches(5e/EWSD/1A) had 49 of 62 ET's surplussed. This leaves 13 techs to monitor all the switches! The U-Verse Group was completely eliminated, 15... — read more 

I wonder if Stephenson follows his own advise? He says that training will be tied to your performance review and people who do not take training will not be fired on the spot but they will be placed on notice. This is in an attempt to keep up with... — read more 

Whats the deal with the performance reviews? I heard that people who dont have their reviews yet are going to get layoffs.Is anyone know about this?

ATT has told it's executives the direction for expansion will be in Mobility but not in the domestic US market. The South Americas and Europe will be concentration and expense. The US Cell system has not seen any expansion except for minor updates... — read more 

If AT&T wanted to get into streaming media, why did they purchase directtv for $48B. In a year long project AT&T and fullscreen are working together to create content that will appeal to younger generations who prefer mobile over their full screen... — read more 

Grab your Cowboy Hat

Sprint is working to eliminate up to $2.5 billion in costs and some of that has resulted in layoffs. Nearly 2,000 job cuts will be at customer care centers nationwide, including in New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. The company said it is... — read more 

At&T.'s executive, Randall Stephenson, earning $7.2 million in cash.Including stock and option awards as well as change in pension value, Stephenson's total compensation reached $23.2 million in 2013. In 2014, it increased to $24.0 million.

I read a lot about "something" that's coming "soon." When is soon and what do you mean by something? If you haven't noticed already, the new world order is unraveling before our eyes and since AT&T is in bed with the government, they play a key role... — read more 

So, how many jobs would have been saved if these centers (total of four) weren't built? http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/blog/techflash/2016/02/exclusive-a-look-inside-at-ts-flagship-executive.html