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AT&T Ends DEI Programs Amid $1.02B Acquisition Bid

12/3/2025

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AT&T announced it will end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) while seeking approval for a $1.02 billion acquisition from US Cellular.
This decision aligns with requirements set by President Trump, who mandated telecom firms to terminate DEI initiatives for transaction approvals.
T-Mobile and Verizon have also halted their DEI programs to secure regulatory approvals for major deals.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr has been investigating DEI promotions among telecom companies.

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AT&T announced it will end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) while seeking approval for a $1.02 billion acquisition from US Cellular.
This decision aligns with requirements set by President Trump, who mandated telecom firms to terminate DEI initiatives for transaction approvals.
T-Mobile and Verizon have also halted their DEI programs to secure regulatory approvals for major deals.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr has been investigating DEI promotions among telecom companies.