Business Segments · Operations and support expenses
Advanced Connectivity — Operations and support expenses
AT&T Advanced Connectivity — Operations and support expenses increased by 4.1% to $16.91B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue may signal operational inefficiencies or rising costs of network maintenance, while a decrease suggests improved operational leverage.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the recurring costs associated with maintaining, operating, and supporting the Advanced Connectivit...
Peer comparison
Similar to 'Network Operations Expense' or 'Cost of Services' reported by other large-scale network operators.
Metric ID:
t_segment_advanced_connectivity_operations_and_support_expensesHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $16.25B | $16.91B |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.1% |
| YoY Change | — | +4.1% |
Range$16.25B – $16.91B
Avg YoY Growth+4.1%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AT&T's advanced connectivity — operations and support expenses?
- AT&T (T) reported advanced connectivity — operations and support expenses of $16.91B in Q1 2026.
- What does advanced connectivity — operations and support expenses mean?
- The day-to-day costs required to run and support the company's wireless and fiber network services.