AT&T COO Updates Shareholders at UBS Global TMT Conference

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At the UBS Global TMT Conference, AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh provided a positive update on the company’s growth strategies. He highlighted continued healthy customer growth in 5G and fiber services, supported by high demand. The company aims to reach over 30 million fiber locations by 2025, with present capabilities at 18.5 million for consumers and 3 million for businesses. Capital investments are projected around $24 billion for 2022, while free cash flow targets remain at $14 billion.

Positive

• Continued healthy customer growth in strategic areas of 5G and fiber.
• Confident in the strong value proposition and resilience of connectivity services.
• Realizing additional cost efficiencies from previous investments.
• On track to achieve fiber deployment targets of 30 million locations by 2025.
• Projected capital investment of $24 billion for 2022.

Negative

• None.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jeff McElfresh, chief operating officer, AT&T* Inc. (NYSE:T), spoke today at the UBS Global TMT Conference where he provided an update to shareholders.

McElfresh reiterated that AT&T continues to take a disciplined and return-focused approach to growth and investment and made the following points:

• The company continues to see healthy customer growth in its strategic focus areas of 5G and fiber as customer demand for connectivity services remains high. While the company continues to monitor the evolving economic backdrop, McElfresh noted that AT&T continues to execute well thanks to a high-quality network and a consistent go-to-market approach and additionally feels good about its ability to attract high-quality customers.
• In addition, McElfresh added that he feels confident in the company’s strong value proposition, the resilient nature of its connectivity services and the sustainability of its wireless customer growth across multiple segments. He also said that he was pleased with the results from the company’s pricing actions made in the first half of 2022.
• McElfresh said that as the company continues to lap investments made over the past two years, it is realizing additional cost efficiencies. He shared that benefits of cost reduction measures are increasingly falling to the bottom line and driving improvements in the company’s operating leverage.
• AT&T remains committed to its guidance to achieve its target of 30 million-plus locations, including business locations, with fiber by the end of 2025. At the end of the third quarter of 2022, AT&T had the ability to serve 18.5 million consumer locations and approximately 3.0 million business customer locations in more than 100 metro areas with fiber. McElfresh said that AT&T Fiber continues to deliver the best customer experience in a competitive marketplace and he’s pleased with the momentum in first-year penetration rates of about two times greater than historical norms.
• McElfresh indicated that AT&T expects full-year capital investment in the $24 billion range to meet growing demand for core connectivity, while also meeting full-year 2022 guidance for free cash flow in the $14 billion range. The company remains focused on investing in building a sustainable and durable connectivity operation with improved cash generation and continues to be pleased with the return profile of its fiber and 5G investments.

*About AT&T

We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com. Investors can learn more at investors.att.com.

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Brittany Siwald

AT&T Corporate Communications

Phone: (214) 202-6630

Email: brittany.a.siwald@att.com

Source: AT&T Inc.

FAQ

What did AT&T announce at the UBS Global TMT Conference?

AT&T announced continued healthy customer growth in 5G and fiber services, along with plans to reach over 30 million fiber locations by 2025.

What are AT&T's capital investment projections for 2022?

AT&T projects capital investments of around $24 billion for 2022.

How many fiber locations can AT&T serve currently?

Currently, AT&T can serve 18.5 million consumer and approximately 3 million business customer locations with fiber.

What is AT&T's free cash flow target for 2022?

AT&T aims for a free cash flow target of approximately $14 billion for 2022.

Who is the COO of AT&T?

The COO of AT&T is Jeff McElfresh.