What is AT&T's communications — d&a?

AT&T (T) reported communications — d&a of $4.88B in Q4 2025.

How has AT&T's communications — d&a changed year-over-year?

AT&T's communications — d&a decreased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $5.11B to $4.88B.

What is the long-term trend for AT&T's communications — d&a?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), AT&T's communications — d&a has grown at a 6.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $16.68B to $19.96B.

What does communications — d&a mean?

The non-cash expense representing the wear and tear of network equipment and other assets over time.

Communications — D&A

Business Segments · D&A

AT&T Communications — D&A decreased by 4.0% to $4.88B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.7%, from $5.11B to $4.88B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Communications — D&A shows an upward trend with a 6.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryEfficiency

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ3 2017

Last reportedQ4 2025

Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

High levels reflect heavy investment in infrastructure, while sudden spikes may indicate accelerated asset retirement.

Detailed definition

The systematic allocation of the cost of tangible and intangible assets over their useful lives within the Communication...

Peer comparison

Standard in capital-intensive industries like telecommunications, utilities, and infrastructure.

Metric ID: t_segment_communications_depreciation_and_amortization

Historical Data

18 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23	Q3 '23	Q4 '23	Q1 '24	Q2 '24	Q3 '24	Q4 '24	Q1 '25	Q2 '25	Q3 '25	Q4 '25
Value	$4.09B	$4.11B	$4.12B	$4.12B	$4.18B	$4.26B	$4.29B	$4.31B	$4.35B	$4.41B	$4.73B	$4.78B	$4.81B	$5.11B	$4.97B	$5.04B	$5.08B	$4.88B
QoQ Change	—	+0.7%	+0.2%	-0.2%	+1.7%	+1.8%	+0.7%	+0.6%	+0.9%	+1.4%	+7.2%	+1.0%	+0.8%	+6.3%	-2.8%	+1.2%	+0.8%	-4.0%
YoY Change	—	—	—	+0.7%	+1.7%	—	+4.0%	+4.8%	+4.0%	+3.6%	+10.3%	+10.7%	+10.6%	+15.9%	+5.1%	+5.4%	+5.5%	-4.7%

Range$4.09B – $5.11B

CAGR+4.2%

Avg YoY Growth+5.6%

Median YoY Growth+5.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AT&T's communications — d&a?: AT&T (T) reported communications — d&a of $4.88B in Q4 2025.
How has AT&T's communications — d&a changed year-over-year?: AT&T's communications — d&a decreased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $5.11B to $4.88B.
What is the long-term trend for AT&T's communications — d&a?: Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), AT&T's communications — d&a has grown at a 6.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $16.68B to $19.96B.
What does communications — d&a mean?: The non-cash expense representing the wear and tear of network equipment and other assets over time.