Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q3 2025 were $183.2 million, a 3% increase from $178.5 million in Q3 2024 [11] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% to $49.9 million compared to $45.7 million in the prior year quarter [12] - Operating income improved significantly to $9.8 million from an operating loss of $38.4 million in the same quarter last year [11][12] - Net income attributable to ATN stockholders for Q3 was $4.3 million, or $0.18 per share, compared to a net loss of $32.7 million, or $2.26 per share, in the prior year [12] Business Segment Performance - International segment revenues increased by 1% to approximately $95 million, with adjusted EBITDA growing 3% to $33.3 million [13] - U.S. telecom segment revenues, excluding construction revenues, were $87 million, up 3.5% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA for the quarter up 19.6% to $21.2 million [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - High-speed broadband homes passed grew by 8%, and the total high-speed subscriber base increased by 1% year over year [4] - The U.S. segment saw tangible benefits from investments in carrier and enterprise solutions, particularly in Alaska's enterprise revenue and consumer-fixed wireless [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding fiber and fiber-fed fixed wireless across markets with a durable consumer presence while growing its base of business and carrier solutions [6][7] - Investments in network quality and data capabilities are aimed at enhancing customer retention and increasing average revenue per user [5][13] - The company is actively monitoring federal broadband policy developments and funding mechanisms to penetrate underserved areas [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the steady momentum across business segments and reaffirmed guidance for revenue, capital expenditure, and net debt ratio [9] - The company is refining its adjusted EBITDA outlook while maintaining a focus on cost containment and capital efficiency initiatives [16] Other Important Information - Total cash and cash equivalents increased to $119.6 million as of September 30, 2025, up from $89.2 million at the end of 2024 [14] - Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $60.9 million, down from $85.7 million in the prior year period [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of government shutdown on subsidy programs - Management indicated no impact on payments for programs and expects no effects through Q4, although permitting could pose challenges if the shutdown extends [20][22] Question: Initiatives for improved execution in Alaska - A new management team in Alaska has established key partnerships to address rural healthcare opportunities, contributing to improved execution and close rates [23] Question: Priorities for improved cash flow and leverage - Management is pleased with cash flow trends and expects to continue reducing leverage while benefiting from grants and reimbursable programs [24]