AT&T in talks with investors to expand fiber optics network - report
Reuters
Published Oct 19, 2022 04:41PM ET
Updated Oct 19, 2022 06:41PM ET
(Reuters) -AT&T Inc is in discussions to create a joint venture that would invest billions of dollars to expand its fiber-optic network, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The company is working with Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) to help bring in an infrastructure partner to the venture, which is expected to be valued at $10 billion to $15 billion, according to the report.
AT&T (NYSE:T) declined to comment, while Morgan Stanley did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
The discussions with infrastructure investors are early and could still fall apart, Bloomberg News reported, adding that AT&T could find a partner as soon as this year, but it could also slip into 2023.
The news comes as AT&T plans to expand its high-speed home internet service to newer areas in the country, in a bid to attract new subscribers.
AT&T and Morgan Stanley did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.
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