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AT&T is introducing the "Unlimited Day Pass": eligible eSIM-capable iPad users can get a 24-hour unlimited mobile data connection for $3 with no contract, subscription or credit check. The service can be activated directly in device settings, and the first day pass is free once per iPad. AT&T warns of possible throttling during network congestion and plans to expand the offering to additional 5G-capable devices and multi-day options. » More on de.investing.com

The US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the FCC may use its in-house forfeiture process to levy penalties, rejecting AT&T and Verizon's claim that it violates their right to a jury trial. The decision, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, affirms the agency's authority after challenges over nearly $200m in carrier fines for unlawfully selling customer location data. The court found the FCC's initial assessments do not bar later judicial review where a jury could decide the case. » More on theguardian.com

AT&T reaffirmed its long-term outlook, forecasting improvement in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS and increased free cash flow through 2028. The company plans to return more than $45 billion to shareholders via dividends and buybacks during 2026–2028 and expects net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA to reach about 2.5x roughly three years after the EchoStar transaction closes. For Q2 2026 AT&T expects improved year-over-year wireless service revenue and consolidated adjusted EBITDA and projects free cash flow of $4.0–$4.5 billion. » More on finance.yahoo.com

At the annual meeting, all ten nominated AT&T board members were reelected for one year. Ernst & Young was appointed independent auditor with 93.25% support, and executive compensation was approved in an advisory vote with 93.05%. The bylaw amendment to indemnify officers received 53.88% approval, the 2026 incentive plan 96.22%, and the employee stock purchase/salary conversion plan 98.67%. Two shareholder proposals — including the right for shareholders to act by written consent and a disclosure policy on the EEO‑1 report — were rejected. » More on de.investing.com

AT&T, together with T-Mobile and Verizon, announced an agreement in principle to form a joint venture that would pool ground-based spectrum and invest in satellite direct-to-device technologies to reduce rural coverage gaps. The venture aims to develop unified technical standards and increase satellite capacity while existing carrier-satellite contracts would remain in place. The deal is subject to closing conditions and further negotiations. » More on theverge.com