Business Segments · Operating Expenses
Legacy — Operating Expenses
AT&T Legacy — Operating Expenses decreased by 14.3% to $1.16B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toTotal Operating Expenses
How to read this metric
Lower values are better, provided they do not negatively impact service quality or customer retention.
Detailed definition
This is the aggregate of all operating costs incurred by the legacy segment, including support, maintenance, depreciatio...
Peer comparison
Comparable to total segment operating expenses reported by other telecommunications companies.
Metric ID:
t_segment_legacy_operating_expensesHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.35B | $1.16B |
| QoQ Change | — | -14.3% |
| YoY Change | — | -14.3% |
Range$1.16B – $1.35B
Avg YoY Growth-14.3%
Median YoY Growth-14.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AT&T's legacy — operating expenses?
- AT&T (T) reported legacy — operating expenses of $1.16B in Q1 2026.
- What does legacy — operating expenses mean?
- The total operating costs associated with the legacy copper-based business segment.