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- AT&T reports copper cable theft hit over 10,000 cases.AT&T old telecom copper network has been around for decades so it’s not news to hear that copper wire lines are still very big part of the network. Whats new is that some telecoms are reclaiming this vital metal and recycling it as they are placing newer fiber network in its place. it has been a lucrative business given the spot price of copper today ($5.61 a pound). What has increased is the theft of the copper cables nationwide. According to AT&T, the threat has become so severe that the company logged over 10,000 cases of copper theft last year. AT&T’s security investigator, Rahdeese Alcutt, recently sounded the alarm about the problem, which can disrupt the carrier’s telecommunication networks, especially its old-school landlines. “As a company, AT&T experienced more than 10,400 copper theft incidents, with a weekly average of 200 incidents reported nationwide at the end of 2025. Losses for 2025 exceeded $82 million.” The problem is particularly bad in California, where AT&T has been required to maintain its traditional copper-based landlines to ensure residents living in rural and remote areas remain connected. “In California alone, we experienced more than 7,300 copper theft incidents in 2025, with losses exceeding $54 million,” The problem has become “systemic” to the point that AT&T is struggling to keep up. “We can’t repair damage as fast as it happens,” he says. “Some damage goes undetected for weeks or months. “Many of these instances of copper theft do not appear to be one-off, opportunistic acts. We are seeing clear evidence of organized crime, such as the use of heavy machinery and coordinated thefts on the same lines at the same time,”
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- AT&T forecast 2026: GROWTH!Two of the biggest Wall Street firms are predicting AT&T stock prices might be seeing some growth. Goldman Sachs and KeyBanc are giving a green light for gains with some key factors listed below:
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AT&T (T) raised price targets from Goldman Sachs ($33) and KeyBanc ($36) on adoption of three-segment reporting structure that separates high-performing Advanced Connectivity (90% of revenue, 95% of EBITDA) from declining Legacy operations, with fiber convergence rate climbing 200 basis points year-over-year to 42% and Advanced Connectivity EBITDA expected to grow 6-7% annually.
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AT&T’s new segment reporting provides investor transparency into returns on 5G and fiber investments, positioning the company to exceed 12 million converged customers by 2030 while offsetting Legacy segment decline.
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AT&T (NYSE:T) has introduced new segment reporting tied to its 5G and fiber investments.
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The company closed its acquisition of Lumen’s Mass Markets fiber business earlier than initially planned.
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These moves are intended to give clearer insight into returns on network investment and expand AT&T’s converged customer base.
With some good news coming from Wall Street on potential gains and a positive economic forecast, will AT&T continue to invest in its network and its people to ensure this continued success? CWA members have made these plans and goals possible and share in the Company’s success. This is a glowing example of how a Union/Corporate business can operate in a free market economy and lead in its industry or sector. -
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- CWA Survey… We Want to hear it from you!!!!!!!!!The CWA wants to hear from you. Take the time to let us know what you think. The direction and focus has been on our members, however if we don’t hear ro you, we might not be getting the message. The QR code will send you to a survey or you can click WWW.CWA.org/2026CWASURVEY. Let us know what issues are most important to you.
- SB1296 Passes in Florida Senate 3/11/26.Florida Senate Bill 1296 (2026 session) is legislation targeting public-sector unions, primarily aiming to make it harder for them to maintain certification. It requires unions to have at least 50% of all employees in a bargaining unit vote for them to remain recognized. This bill aims to overhaul the process by which public employee unions are certified and maintained in Florida. It passed the Florida Senate on March 6, 2026, and is now moving to the House.Key Provisions:
- Higher Voting Thresholds: Non-public safety unions (like those for teachers and sanitation workers) must now secure a majority vote of all employees in the bargaining unit to be certified or recertified, rather than just a majority of those who actually cast a ballot.
- “Showing of Interest”: Requires unions to submit “showing of interest” forms signed by at least 30% of employees within the last 12 months for any certification or recertification petition.
- Union Leave Restrictions: Narrows the ability of union members to use paid leave for union activities unless the union fully reimburses the employer.
- Exemptions: Specifically excludes “public safety” unions, such as those representing police officers, firefighters, and correctional officers.
- Financial Disclosures: Expands the financial information unions must provide during annual registration, including salaries of high-level officers.
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Current Status:
The bill passed the Senate with a 20-14 vote on March 6, 2026. It now heads to the Florida House, where a similar companion bill (HB 995) is already under consideration.Why is it important here you might ask? If they can erode our sister Locals in th public sector, who do think is next?Call your Florida Senator and Congressperson and them to stop this bill!
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