#telecom

Dan Schulman sure put himself out there. Verizon must cut Billions out of the company and streamline the way we do things to fund a complete and total makeover of the company. He states that layoffs will be part of the coming change. He then states that he is only in his 22nd day as CEO and that by his 44th day most of his transformative plans will be unveiled and even executed. If you take him at his word, the next three weeks will peel back the layers of the onion and we are in for one he-l of a ride. Are you as excited to be part of it as Dan says he is?

It’s time for T-Mobile to return to the efficiency of the 2014-2020 era.. or even before the Sprint merger and the sh-tshow Marcus East period. Amdocs and certain underperforming vendors, particularly in Atlanta, have delivered limited value. Moving work to talent, including at the new GCC in India, is setup in the right direction. Next attention should turn to other low-quality, high- cost vendors likes of PK, Concentrix, and HCL to ensure resources and dollars are used strategically, especially after dropping so much cash on Jeff Simon’s pipe dream “cyber defense center.” All show, all the time. 💸

Not my post - see @f6+1k8rdy748

Everyone internally knows it. Now the rest of the world is finding out as well: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/t-files-lawsuit-against-nad-162100639.html

“In the last four years, the National Advertising Division (NAD) has issued at least 16 decisions finding that T-Mobile's advertisements or other marketing claims were false, misleading and/or unsubstantiated.”

Sampath cancelled the VCG All hands meeting for next week. Is he on the way out?

In a research note, MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett said Schulman "described a shift towards being a customer-centric company, with the 'best value proposition' in the market. There is a clear focus on subscriber metrics. He called it a 'full reboot.' The obvious question is… how? Verizon is no longer perceived to have the best network. And it is perceived to have the highest prices. His promise to reverse subscriber losses without relying on promotions and price strikes us as more of a wish than a strategy."

I’m pretty anxious about the upcoming layoffs. Especially if they are before the new year. My wife and I are expecting a baby soon and are heavily reliant on our insurance currently. Insert panic here.

I’ve been trying to find another job for months, but I rarely come across a posting that’s even real, let alone get an interview. All this talk about upcoming layoffs is making me extremely anxious. I’m terrified of losing my job and being out of work for a long time. How is someone supposed to support their family when they’re running out of options?

Massive layoffs just started this morning.

This is how we’re hitting back? I don’t think this is making the TMO leadership sh!t their pants. The cellphone equivalent of Wi---e Horton this is most definitely not.

Talk about a hostile job market for anybody who’s left without a job.

Just received a benefits update letter informing me that I can buy Internet Air for $30 - my retiree "benefit".
The competition Mint Mobile who uses the T Mobile network offers same for $25.
Verizon has the same low price deal.
So what gives?
What's my benefit?
Why would anyone pay more as "a benefit" when they can turn to the competition for less?

Along with Microsoft, Delta and others who rely on Bezos the Bozo for connectivity, T-Mobile is suffering with this AWS outage. There's quite a number of services in industry and government that rely on this backbone.

So glad T-Mobile outsourced a bunch of its connectivity. They can just point at Bozos.

I have been here for more than ten years and it feels like nothing has changed. No appreciation, no respect, and the same toxic setup year after year. People who care end up burned out, while bad behavior gets ignored. If anyone is thinking of joining, look somewhere that values its people.

MST home dispatch tech use and abuse company assets
MST home dispatch tech use and abuse company assets. They drive 100K-200K bucket trucks to their home and back to their home garage everyday. Big V8 6.3 L engines use a lot of gas and insurance on top. Also, with MST high pay and only have .5 job per tech a day per tech how is that saving company money and liability.
There are rules to follow when joining home dispatch program. Following the rules helps save gas and time and wear and tear on a vehicle used to drive to work and to home. But MSTs abuse this program from driving to the garage every day and dispatching at the garage. Making a stop at the grocery store to grocery shop in the company vehicle before driving home. Not closing your last job at the job site and instead, drive home and being still dispatched on your work ticket and then closing the job when you arrive home. I follow the rules, and I do not want the home dispatch program to go away because of MSTs taking advantage of the abuse. Also, MST managers are favoring many MSTs and letting the home dispatch MSTs do what ever they want. STOP ABUSING THE HOME DISPATCH PROGRAM YOU MSTs. You know who you are...

The chatter is escalating. Is there actually something to it, or is it just based on reasonable expectations?

So the meeting today in Bedminster was with many managers and other higher ups. The layoff rumors appear to be true, if anything this may just be like some other past RIFs. You get noticed then you have "X" amount of time to check for another position. Not surprised, we arent making money and they need to cut

Tactics will be used to simply encourage employees to leave the company.
No relocation
No guarantees
No housing assistance
You are on your own.
Much of the work will be absorbed by Dallas, Contractors, and India.

Took a new role in CSO based in Charlotte. Anyone here work in CSO? How is that part of the org? Anyone in Charlotte? My understanding is it’s a CSO hub (or rather is becoming one). I understand lots of things are changing, and there’s a lot of frustration around RTO but other than that trying to get a feel for the CSO area.

that can only mean another round of cuts and layoffs.

Heard that’s the path forward, and it makes sense. Combine operations, leadership. Cut many many many many heads. Sure, it will rough for a while, but it’s all about the immediate savings. No one cares about 3 years from now, only the next qtr and the current gap to solve for. Painful decisions are what random new CEOs are all about.

Also, no more value! Redundant operations. It’s all consumer and business, all customer. We don’t need 10 different marketing teams, just one.

https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/verizon-buys-starry-what-you-need-know

Curious how much my leadership makes. What is typical base and STI/LTI?

50% of his org was impacted by RTO while ATT as a whole was only 30%

What’s that tell you?

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/07/on-precipice-of-incredibly-contracting-workforce-says-jobs-expert.html

Look around, it’s already happening here. They’re trying to force out the 55+ crowd, but instead the under 30 crowd is leaving in droves for companies that actually offer flexibility and trust. Five-day RTO isn’t appealing, it’s a deal breaker.

RTO isn’t saving culture, it’s driving young people out. If AT&T wants to stop the bleeding of “new talent”, it needs to end RTO and start listening before there’s no one left to listen to.

New wave coming and I will have the option to move to atl or dal. It’s going to affect about 200 of my peers.

I’d just suggest that you don’t fill the surveys out next time.
Corey A. point blank said he Read them and Shred them.
He’s convinced he won’t be fired for making such statements.
That speaks volumes about our company.
Back in the day, what Corporate Executive would say that to employees?

Help others find new jobs by listing the companies hiring ex ATT employees.

I see Wall Street analysts have finally figured out The Stink's offshoring and RTO are just cost savings moves which try to hide the fact that there is no innovation (or hope) at AT&T. The downgrades and lowered target price points keep rolling in.

Business Retail and TfB layoffs have been rumored since the IT layoffs in August. If it is going to happen, timing wise it makes sense to wait until after the holidays.

Everyone sounds surprised when this happens! It is the new world order. Expect it to happen and be prepared by saving as much money as possible. Keep your expenses down. No credit card debt, no car loans. Live modestly. Keep your resume updated. Keep your professional network current/ relevant.

I started investing a piece of my salary each paycheck into an index fund for emergencies like losing my job. It has grown into a years salary overtime. If I never need it will be for retirement.

It will happen. You will lose your job. We all will eventually. Don’t stress or lose sleep, be prepared!! No one is coming to save you!! Have a plan, especially if you have a family.

This is not a TMO thing, or an IT thing, it happens everywhere and will eventually hit everyone.

Good advice by @ax+1k721721k.

Big layoffs across the board. The DEI hires from FCC OBAMA are coming. They are still employed at FYBR!

The day after the announcement of a new CEO. Lots of open jobs postings disappeared from the jobs board. This trend always precedes RIFs.

Long gone are the days of decisions being made to better the business. Now we are in the business of turning away existing customers and flagging upgrades for fraud. We are a laughing stock in the telecom industry. We look like amateurs. Congratulations.

Prime example, the employee well being ranking low. Now we see all this stuff on healthcare and mental health. Uh, that’s not what was meant by that. People were referring to work/life balance, recognition, promotions, bonuses, pay raises, taking care of your people, doing special things for them. Saying “if you don’t like it, leave,” highlights they don’t care.

Got a nice letter from the Blue Death Star last night. "We feel your rising health care costs, inflation, blah blah blah" so we are increasing your wireless discount from 30%-50% but only if you have one of our "NEW" wireless plans. What the H$ll does that mean? No explanation included and online little help. Then "We also want all Retirees to have the fastest Internet so you will now all pay $30 a month going forward. I pay $10 now for 5 GIG the fastest plan. So Stinkey go retire like the VZ chairman so the stock can at least go up..........................

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/t-mobile-layoffs-western-washington

T-Mobile is set to lay off 121 employees in western Washington, starting October 13, 2025. This decision follows T-Mobile's acquisition of UScellular for $4.4 billion, which expanded its customer base and infrastructure.

Reasons for Layoffs
The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring strategy after the acquisition.
T-Mobile is transitioning towards a more digital-focused model, potentially reducing the need for in-store representatives.
Impact on Employees
Affected employees will receive assistance from the Washington State Employment Security Department.
WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notices have been filed, which require companies to inform employees and state agencies about significant layoffs.
Future Outlook
There are rumors of further layoffs and restructuring, particularly in retail and IT sectors.
T-Mobile aims to maintain a positive relationship with regulatory agencies while adapting to market changes.
This restructuring reflects T-Mobile's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance profitability in a competitive telecom landscape.

T-Mobile continues the show by creating unnecessary Senior Manager positions only to back track and layoff a handful later on each year. I am honestly surprised T-Mobile employees don’t file a class action for miss leading career promises. Don’t take my word for it, wait for Q1 2026 and comment here! Any Senior Manager or RMM with low amount of stores are in question from what sources are sharing.

I mean John Stankey pretty much ignored the survey results of everyone working at T, told us we were in the wrong, our priorities were mid-aligned of the company, and that we are going to be in a market based culture.

Aside from being a buzzword, can someone clarify what that actually means. Does that mean we were not market-based before?

Sounds like I’m going to start ignoring the id--tic messages they send my way. I already have email filters to delete all these endless corporate company-wide emails we get from McElfresh, Robertson, etc.

Oh and to think they sent me a $25 coupon to buy something from their brand store. The last think I want is another branded shirt.

Alright, enough is enough. We’ve been doing 5 day RTO for almost a year now, and things have never been worse. Morale is shot, people are exhausted, and everyone’s sick of wasting time and money commuting just to sit on Teams calls all day.

The under 30 crowd is leaving in droves for companies offering hybrid or remote work because they actually value flexibility and trust. Meanwhile, AT&T is ranked dead last among the major telecom players, and the stock keeps sliding.

Maybe it’s time leadership admits the obvious: this isn’t working!! If the goal was to improve culture, performance, or retention, 5-day RTO has done the opposite. Time to stop doubling down on failure and try something new. If the goal is headcount reduction just have a standard layoff instead of pi----g off anyone willing to stick around. You’re nearing the point of no return.