AT&T Inc. (T) Covered Calls

AT&T Inc. covered calls AT&T Inc. is a leading provider of global telecommunications and technology services, operating one of the largest wireless and fiber-optic networks in the United States. Following its 2026 acquisition of Lumen Technologies' mass-market fiber business, the company has expanded its high-speed broadband reach to 32 states. AT&T focuses on a "wireless-first" and fiber-centric strategy, delivering integrated 5G and fiber solutions to millions of consumers and enterprise customers.

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AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Quote
Last Change Bid Ask Volume P/E Market Cap
28.69 -0.11 28.70 28.75 41.3M 10 202
Covered Calls For AT&T Inc. (T)
Expiration Strike Call Bid Net Debit Return
If Flat		 Annualized
Return If Flat
Feb 20 28.5 0.40 28.35 0.5% 22.8%
Mar 20 29 0.66 28.09 2.3% 23.3%
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Core Business and Products

AT&T has successfully transitioned from a media conglomerate back to its roots as a premier connectivity provider. By 2026, the company has structured its reporting into "Advanced Connectivity" and legacy operations, emphasizing the synergy between its 5G and fiber assets. Their primary services include:

  1. Wireless Mobility: Nationwide 5G services with a focus on high-value postpaid subscribers and integrated "AT&T Guarantee" service standards.
  2. AT&T Fiber: A rapidly expanding fiber-to-the-home network reaching 40 million locations by the end of 2026, bolstered by the Lumen fiber acquisition and the Gigapower joint venture.
  3. Business Wireline: Advanced networking, security, and cloud-integrated connectivity for large enterprises, including specialized "Enterprise Edge" solutions.
  4. Internet Air: A fixed wireless access (FWA) solution designed to provide high-speed home internet in areas where fiber is not yet available or legacy copper is being decommissioned.

Competitive Landscape

In the highly competitive U.S. market, AT&T differentiates itself through its "convergence" strategy, encouraging customers to bundle mobile and fiber services. Its most significant direct rivals are Verizon Communications and T-Mobile US, who compete fiercely on 5G network performance and pricing. In the broadband sector, AT&T increasingly takes market share from traditional cable providers like Comcast and Charter Communications. For enterprise digital infrastructure and satellite-to-cell services, it also monitors emerging threats from Amazon and its Kuiper satellite partnership. Additionally, the company faces local competition from regional fiber specialists and remaining legacy wireline providers.

Strategic Outlook and Innovation

AT&T’s 2026 strategy is centered on Total Connectivity and the decommissioning of its legacy copper network. The company aims to retire 100% of its copper infrastructure by 2029, with 30% of its wire centers already transitioned to fiber and 5G by the end of 2026. Innovation efforts are heavily focused on Agentic AI, utilizing the "Ask AT&T" internal platform and generative AI models to optimize network traffic, automate customer service, and reduce operational churn. A significant 2026 milestone is the "fiber-to-space" partnership with Amazon, aimed at providing ubiquitous coverage in domestic dead zones. By maintaining a disciplined capital investment of $23-$24 billion annually and returning over $45 billion to shareholders through 2028, AT&T seeks to leverage its "Clean Core" network architecture to become the most efficient and reliable data orchestrator in the U.S. economy.