AT&T
20 named things its latest annual report says its results depend on, each in the company's own words. 12 of them are also named by other companies we've read.
Suppliers
Single-source equipment suppliers
depends onnamed as a riskIn some instances, we depend on key single-source suppliers to provide important inputs where there are few alternative suppliers available.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Other companies
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
approximately 43% of our workforcenamed as a riskAs of December 31, 2025, approximately 43% of our workforce was represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) or other unions.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AEE, EIX, ES, EVRG, FE, MYRG, NEE, PNW and 2 more
Communications Workers of America (CWA)
approximately 43% of our workforcenamed as a riskAs of December 31, 2025, approximately 43% of our workforce was represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) or other unions.Risk factors (Item 1A)
EchoStar Corporation
depends onWe will continue to deploy low- and mid-band spectrum to improve speed and capacity, including spectrum to be acquired from our pending transactions with EchoStar Corporation (EchoStar) and other spectrum acquisitions.Business (Item 1)
Lumen Technologies Mass Markets fiber business
We will also focus on accelerating our fiber expansion, organically and through our pending acquisition of substantially all of Lumen’s Mass Markets fiber business.Business (Item 1)
Competitors
Cable companies
competes withnamed as a riskIn order to stem broadband connectivity losses to cable competitors in our non-fiber wireline areas, we have been expanding our all-fiber wireline network and where we offer our fixed wireless access product.Risk factors (Item 1A)
América Móvil
competes withWe are one of three facilities-based providers in Mexico (retail and wholesale), with the most significant market share controlled by América Móvil.Business (Item 1)
Also named by AMT
Places
Mexico
operates in · approximately 3% of 2025 segment operating revenuesnamed as a riskThe Latin America segment provided approximately 3% of 2025 segment operating revenues and less than 1% of our 2025 total segment operating income.Business (Item 1)
Also named by AAP, AME, AMRC, ANET, AOS, ARES, AYI, AZO and 83 more
United States
concentrated in · approximately 97% of 2025 segment operating revenuesThe Communications segment provided approximately 97% of 2025 segment operating revenues and accounted for substantially all of our 2025 total segment operating income.Business (Item 1)
Also named by ABBV, ADP, AJG, AMGN, APA, AXGN, AXP, BALL and 139 more
Hazards
Lead-clad telecommunications cables
named as a riskWe may be subject to additional litigation, government investigations and potentially new regulation or legislation relating to lead-clad cables.Risk factors (Item 1A)
July 2024 customer call data cybersecurity incident
named as a riskFor example, in July 2024, we disclosed a cybersecurity incident on Item 1.05 of Form 8-K relating to the copying of mobile customer call data.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Commodities and inputs
Medical and prescription drug costs
exposed to its price · approximately 477,000 retirees and dependentsnamed as a riskLower than assumed investment returns, an increase in our benefit obligations, and higher than assumed medical and prescription drug costs will increase expenses.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Semiconductors
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskRecent spending by hyperscalers and others to support AI is beginning to pressure supply chains for goods such as semiconductors and other network components.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by AAPL, AIOT, ARW, AXON, CARR, CAT, CIEN, CSCO and 16 more
Wireless spectrum
depends onnamed as a riskIf we cannot acquire needed spectrum, if our 5G and fiber standalone or converged offerings fail to gain acceptance in the marketplace or if we otherwise fail to deploy the services customers desire on a timely basis with acceptable quality and at reasonable costs, then our ability to attract and retain customers, and, therefore, maintain and improve our operating margins, could be materially adversely affected.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by TMUS
Regulators
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
subject tonamed as a riskWhile the FCC has generally renewed licenses, the FCC has authority to both revoke a license for cause and to deny a license renewal if a renewal is not in the public interest.Business (Item 1)
Also named by AIOT, AMT, ANET, ASTS, CCI, CMCSA, DIS, ECHO and 26 more
Laws and programs
Tariffs
exposed to its pricenamed as a riskThe imposition of tariffs and their duration and uncertainty surrounding further tariffs and congressional action regarding spending and taxation, which may result in changes in government spending and affect business and consumer spending trends.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, AAPL, ACHR, ADI, AEHR, AEP, AIOT, AKAM and 170 more
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
subject tonamed as a riskViolations of the FCPA could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.Risk factors (Item 1A)
Also named by A, ADBE, ADP, AIR, AJG, ALB, AME, AMZN and 112 more
Communications Act of 1934
subject toThe Communications Act of 1934 and other related laws give the FCC authority to regulate the U.S. operations of our interstate telecommunications services.Business (Item 1)
FirstNet
earns fromThrough FirstNet® services, we also provide a nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety.Business (Item 1)
Also named by ASTS
Technology
Copper network decommissioning
subject tonamed as a riskIf we do not obtain regulatory approvals for our network transition or obtain approvals with onerous conditions, we could experience significant cost and competitive disadvantages.Risk factors (Item 1A)