Core Insights - AT&T, Inc. is collaborating with AST Spacemobile to enhance satellite connectivity, targeting underserved rural and remote areas in the U.S. where traditional network deployment is challenging [1][9] - ASTS has launched Bluebird 6, the largest commercial communications satellite in low earth orbit, and AT&T has activated its fourth satellite ground gateway to connect satellites with its core network [2][9] - AT&T plans to initiate beta satellite service for select customers and FirstNet users in the first half of 2026, which will improve connectivity for public safety operations [2][3] Company Strategy - The partnership with ASTS aims to overcome limitations of terrestrial infrastructure, particularly in sparsely populated regions [1] - FirstNet, AT&T's public safety network, is currently testing ASTS satellite services with various public safety agencies, which could enhance services for first responders in remote areas [3][9] Competitive Landscape - AT&T faces competition from T-Mobile, which is collaborating with Starlink for its direct-to-cell services and has begun beta testing in 2024 [4] - Verizon has also partnered with ASTS to expand its SATCOM capabilities, utilizing its low band spectrum to enhance coverage in remote areas, posing a challenge to AT&T's initiatives [5] Financial Performance - AT&T's stock has increased by 9.8% over the past year, contrasting with a 1.7% decline in the industry [8] - The company trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 11, which is below the industry average of 11.86 [10] - Earnings estimates for 2025 have risen by 0.5% to $2.06, while estimates for 2026 remain unchanged [11]

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (December 30, 2025) as persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in global equities dented investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 209.32 points to 84,486.22 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 63.25 points to 25,878.85. From the 30-Sensex firms, Eternal, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the biggest laggards. However, B ...

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Group 1 - The Trump administration is intensifying its scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in hiring and promotion at companies like Google and Verizon, launching investigations under the False Claims Act [1][4] - The investigations are part of a broader initiative by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to use the False Claims Act as a civil rights enforcement tool, expanding its traditional focus on financial fraud [3][10] - Companies that certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws while maintaining DEI programs deemed discriminatory could face accusations of submitting "false claims" for government payment [3][10] Group 2 - Google and Verizon have received demands from the DOJ for documents related to their workplace diversity programs, with other companies across various industries also potentially under investigation [4][16] - The DOJ's approach, known as implied certification, argues that compliance with civil rights laws is essential for receiving federal funds, targeting companies with federal contracts that continue DEI policies [10][11] - Legal experts suggest that the DOJ's strategy may face challenges in court, as proving material misrepresentation in securing federal contracts could be difficult [13]

转自：新华财经 近日，备受瞩目的全国高山滑雪锦标赛在内蒙古自治区赤峰市喀喇沁旗美林谷滑雪场圆满落幕。作为赛事通信保障的主力军，中国移动内蒙古公司全维度统 筹、高标准推进，圆满完成赛事通信保障工作。 在赛事网络建设中，作为属地分公司，中国移动内蒙古公司赤峰分公司（以下简称"赤峰移动"）率先应用5G-A创新技术，通过大规模载波聚合（CA）实现 多频段资源智能整合，下载速率高达2Gbps，显著提升网络峰值速率与系统容量。同时，依托基站智能单板实现业务精准识别与差异化保障，精准匹配媒体 高清直播、新闻实时回传等高带宽、低时延业务需求，确保传输画质清晰、信号稳定。在比赛场馆、观众聚集区等重点区域，借助新一代Massive MIMO设 备精准部署，依托波束赋形技术实现"人群指向性"覆盖，大幅提升网络容量与用户接入体验的同时，有效降低信号干扰，全面达成"高密度、大带宽、低时 延、高可靠"的核心保障目标。 高山滑雪比赛保障设备监控中心 前期，赤峰移动聚焦赛事指挥中心、媒体转播区、计时记分系统等核心点位，打造高品质互联网专线、数据专线及语音专线，并实施双路由物理保护机制， 确保关键业务传输。同时，全面完成传输环网隐患排查与加固 ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will report fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Friday, January 30, 2026. The company will present results and provide a business update on a webcast beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Access instructions and fourth-quarter 2025 materials, including Verizon’s press release and financial tables, will be available at 6:30 a.m. ET on Verizon’s Investor Relations website, https://www.verizon.com/about/investors. Verizon Co ...

近日，以"智汇生态 价值共创"为主题的2025年中国移动内蒙古公司生态伙伴合作大会暨商机分享会在巴彦淖尔市举行。内蒙古自治区内外近50名生态伙伴 合作商代表齐聚一堂，与中国移动内蒙古公司共话生态协同新路径，共探数智发展新机遇。中国移动内蒙古公司总经理马险峰出席大会并致辞。 转自：新华财经 活动现场 马险峰在致辞中深入解读了数字中国建设战略要求，结合内蒙古地域特色与发展需求，系统阐述了公司生态合作理念与发展规划，并回顾了双方过往合作的 亮眼成果：生态合作伙伴数量突破500家，合作规模超10亿元；政企客户服务规模稳超100万，5G行业应用连接数逼近10万；在政务、医疗、工业等多领域 落地超1000个标杆项目，涵盖智慧矿山、草原生态赋能等多元场景，多项成果斩获"绽放杯"等国家级奖项。同时，双方共同构建"连接+算力+能力"新型信息 服务体系，优化"4+N+31+X"算力布局，在数据中心建设等领域成效显著。这些成绩的取得，源于生态伙伴间的深度信任与协同开拓。 当前，数字中国建设全面推进，内蒙古数字经济规划明确了打造产业集群的要求，数智发展机遇空前。面向未来，马险峰提出"四共"合作倡议：一是共 筑"东数西算"新基座，全面 ...

Group 1 - AT&T Inc. is considered one of the best telecom stocks to invest in, with Goldman Sachs reducing its price target to $29 from $33 while maintaining a Buy rating [1] - Goldman Sachs projects an 8% free cash flow CAGR for AT&T through 2029, driven by Mobility EBITDA growth, increasing fiber transmissions, and improved Business Wireline trends [1] - The company's capital expenditure leadership and expanding fiber footprint, potentially enhanced by the Lumen Mass Markets acquisition, are expected to provide convergence benefits and prepare the network for AI-driven traffic [2] Group 2 - Wolfe Research downgraded AT&T to Peer Perform from Outperform, citing a "wait and see" approach due to increased near-term risks from evolving market conditions [3] - Wolfe Research anticipates that pricing and promotional adjustments may negatively affect postpaid phone ARPU growth, projecting only a 0.3% year-over-year increase in 2026, along with potential impacts on subscriber growth [3] - AT&T provides a wide range of wireless communication services and data solutions to various customer segments, including corporations, government entities, wholesale customers, and individual consumers [4]

Market Overview - The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) experienced a rise on the last day of Sunday trading, with the Tel Aviv 35 Index increasing by 0.43% to 3,618.80 points, and the Tel Aviv 125 Index rising by 0.56% to 3,647.25 points [1] - The BlueTech Global Index rose by 0.93% to 624.09 points, while the All Bond corporate bond index increased by 0.05% to 420.08 points [1] - Total turnover reached NIS 2.14 billion in equities and NIS 2.22 billion in bonds [1] Currency Exchange Rates - The representative shekel-dollar rate was set 0.157% lower at NIS 3.186/$, and the shekel-euro rate was set 0.242% lower at NIS 3.757/€ [2] Top Gainers - Bezeq Israel Telecommunications Company Ltd. saw the largest increase on the Tel Aviv 35 Index, rising by 3.19% [3] - Other notable gainers included Elbit Systems Ltd. with a rise of 2.15%, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. increasing by 1.20%, Melisron Ltd. up by 2.39%, NewMed Energy rising by 2.27%, and Camtek increasing by 1.89% [3] Top Losers - YH Dimri Construction and Development experienced the largest decline on the Tel Aviv 35 Index, falling by 2.95% [4] - Other significant declines included Shufersal Ltd. down by 2.34%, Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings down by 2.57%, and Bank Hapoalim leading the market with a fall of 0.85% [4] - Mizrahi Tefahot Bank fell by 1.05%, and Bank Leumi decreased by 0.61% [4] - Outside the Tel Aviv 35 Index, El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. fell by 2.22% [4]

人员为螺蛳粉产业园开展网络覆盖和保障工作 刘敏/摄 来源：环球网 那股独特的"臭"味，如今已成了全球食客味蕾上的狂欢——从柳州小巷到北京胡同再到纽约街头，螺蛳 粉以其酸辣鲜爽的复合滋味风靡世界。而在这一碗粉走遍全球的背后，一场由数智技术驱动的产业变革 正在悄然发生。 移动工作 "预包装螺蛳粉年销售额突破百亿元，但传统生产模式下面临着排产效率低、供应链协同不畅等瓶 颈。"一位园区企业负责人坦言。响应"坚持把发展经济的着力点放在实体经济上"的号召，中国移动广 西公司创新构建"党建链+产业链+服务链"三链融合模式，组建"聚力强链"党员突击队，每月深入柳南区 螺蛳粉产业园的126家企业，通过主题宣讲、联学联建等形式，让党旗在产业一线高高飘扬。 面对产业痛点，公司将"产业人工智能"列为重点攻关项目。对内培训"九天+DeepSeek数智人才"，对外 组织技术骨干深入园区交流。党员突击队针对食品行业特性，量身打造基于5G专网和边缘计算的解决 方案，将算力资源部署到生产一线，实现数据的高速传输与实时处理。 "以前排产靠老师傅的经验，现在系统自动优化，效率提升30%以上，对市场变化的反应更快了。"车间 调度员感慨。通过部署AI ...