AT&T edges nearer to 40 million fiber locations as revenue climbs 2.3% during Q2

AT&T has edged closer to reaching 40 million fiber locations as the carrier proclaimed that this will be the company's biggest year for fiber expansion.

The carrier reported that it has reached 38.6 million fiber locations across the US during the company's Q2 earnings report today (July 22).

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While the company has ambitions to reach 60 million locations by the end of 2030, the carrier has sought to reach the 40 million milestone this year.

"This will be our largest year ever for fiber expansion, with plans to reach eight million new locations, including over four million locations acquired from Lumen," said John Stankey, CEO, AT&T, during the company's earnings call.