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Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
AT&T gets on Trump's bad side because of a failed call
Being the POTUS comes with great power (and great responsibility, but that's a distant second) and almost anything is doable. But even the President – just like you and me – can't avoid the unavoidable: when a telco goes down, you just sit it out. Those who have gone through a bad phone service experience – a.k.a. everyone with a phone – can relate, and even more so: AT&T users. That's the telco which got on Trump's bad side at the start of the week. Image source – Truth Social Naturally, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to criticize AT&T , the country's third-largest wireless carrier, expressing frustration with the technical issues during a scheduled conference call with Faith Leaders. Trump claimed AT&T 's equipment failed to function properly and urged the company to "get its act together", stating that the service disruption forced him to consider using another carrier in the future. In his posts, Trump even called on AT&T 's leadership to intervene directly, even though he did not mention CEO John Stankey by name. Spoiler alert: I don't think the CEO and the IT guy (who could, in theory, fix whatever problem is present) are the same guy. It's like believing a politician could solve a country's problems – yes, it's important for the leader to come up with a strategy or a solution, but that's about it: things get done by other after the messages were made public, AT&T responded on X but did not provide specific details about the reported outage. AT&T claims it's not its fault, although in an extremely polite tone. The former president's comments caused AT&T 's stock to temporarily dip amid heightened trading activity, though it eventually recovered. Image source – X These remarks come on the heels of an announcement from the Trump Organization, which recently licensed the Trump brand to a new wireless service provider called Trump Mobile. The venture includes a promised $499 smartphone and could offer coverage through all three major wireless networks. When Trump's own phone service launches, I'd be happy to see a live demo of him trying to do the same and schedule a major conference call. If everything goes great, it'll be the best ad ever and undoubtedly, many will consider switching carriers. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump Goes Full Karen, Demands AT&T 'Boss' Do Tech Support For Him
President Trump's first name is, of course, Donald, but Karen seemed more appropriate based on his angry social media post on Monday. Trump was set to have a conference call with faith leaders from around the country, but it didn't go to plan, according to a post on his Truth Social platform. 'I'm doing a major Conference Call with Faith Leaders from all over the Country, and AT&T is totally unable to make their equipment work properly,' the president complained, adding that 'this is the second time it's happened.' Trump then essentially asked to speak to the manager. 'If the Boss of AT&T, whoever that may be, could get involved — It would be good. There are tens of thousands of people on the line!' he wrote. For the record, John Stankey is the 'Boss of AT&T,' although his title is actually chairman and CEO. Trump continued griping in a follow-up post, writing that 'AT&T ought to get its act together,' and that 'we may have to reschedule the call, but we'll use another carrier the next time. AT&T obviously doesn't know what they're doing!' Although Stankey didn't respond personally to Trump's tirade, AT&T did post on X, formerly Twitter, that it has 'reached out to the White House and are working to quickly understand and assess the situation.' Meanwhile, people on social media had thoughts about the president's outburst, which comes weeks after he announced a new venture called 'Trump Mobile.' There's no chance this is Trump laying a groundwork for Trump Mobile, right? — 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐢 (@ChidiNwatu) June 30, 2025 One person pointed out that Stankey shouldn't feel too bad that Trump didn't know his name, since the president recently referred to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as 'Mr. Japan.' He should send a letter to "Mr. AT&T"! — Vikas Chowdhry (@english_august) June 30, 2025 I NEED THE BOSS OR THE GIRL FROM THE COMMERCIAL NOW! — Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) June 30, 2025 Since Trump's conference call was with faith leaders, some people joked that it was all a part of the great Almighty's plan. 😆 — The Great Gig in the Sky (@thegreatgig8) June 30, 2025 😂😂😂😂Trump is requesting technical support from AT&T after his call with faith leaders isn't working! Maybe that's not AT&T maybe it's GOD trying to tell him something! 😂😂 If he didn't piss off Elon he could have asked him for help! 😂😂 — Suzie rizzio (@Suzierizzo1) June 30, 2025 Tell him he should pray about it, and the Lord will provide an answer. 😂 — LA 💙 SassyPants (🔥) (@LA_SassyPants) June 30, 2025 And people piled on..... BREAKING: Donald Trump once again displays glaring signs of his decline into dementia, referring to the CEO of one of the largest corporations, AT&T, as "the Boss of AT&T, whoever that may be."The CEO is probably not the IT guy, Donnie. — Really American 🇺🇸 (@ReallyAmerican1) June 30, 2025 I'm waiting for the post where the Big Mac meal he ordered came with medium fries though he SPECIFICALLY said to super-size if the Boss of McDonals, whoever that is, some say that it maybe Ronald McDonald, could get involved, it would be good. Thank you for your… — Challenge Your Beliefs (@ChallengeBelief) June 30, 2025 If he's having a technical problem with the call, how could there be tens of thousands on the line?Methinks he's having a problem with his tiny hands. — New Yorker 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🍁🌻🟦 (@ThomB01) June 30, 2025 Trump Animatronic Returns To Disney's Hall Of Presidents After Extreme Makeover Trump Melts Down Over CNN's Abby Phillip. Her Polite Clapback Goes Viral. 'Ugly As Hell': Trump Revives 1 Of His Longest-Running Feuds
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Trump blasts AT&T over tech issues during call with faith leaders: ‘Get its act together'
President Trump slammed AT&T on Monday after technical issues interrupted his scheduled conference call with American faith leaders. Trump called on 'the Boss of AT&T, whoever that may be' to get involved and address the situation, saying there were 'tens of thousands of people on the line' at the time of the glitch. 'I'm doing a major Conference Call with Faith Leaders from all over the Country, and AT&T is totally unable to make their equipment work properly,' Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. 'This is the second time it's happened.' AT&T is currently led by CEO John Stankey. The company's shares rose 3% in Monday trading, but had turned slightly negative after-hours following Trump's criticism. President Trump criticized AT&T. Andrew Leyden/Zuma / In a second post, Trump apologized to faith leaders 'for the long wait' as he tried to connect to the call. 'AT&T ought to get its act together,' Trump wrote. 'Please pass along the word to the tens of thousands of people who are there. We may have to reschedule the call, but we'll use another carrier the next time. AT&T obviously doesn't know what they're doing!' Shortly after Trump's posts, AT&T said it had 'reached out to the White House and (is) working to quickly understand and assess the situation.' AT&T CEO John Stankey is pictured. Getty Images for Advertising Week New York Trump had previously clashed with AT&T during his first term in office. At the time, the telecom giant owned CNN. The current spat surfaced just days after the Trump family unveiled plans to launch its own branded 'Trump Mobile' wireless service and a $499 smartphone.
Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Trump Whines About AT&T Conference Call Glitches: ‘Totally Unable to Make Their Equipment Work Properly'
Donald Trump is upset with his phone company. And whether he's complaining about issues big or small, you know the president is going to whine about it online. 'I'm doing a major Conference Call with Faith Leaders from all over the Country, and AT&T is totally unable to make their equipment work properly,' Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday afternoon. 'This is the second time it's happened. If the Boss of AT&T, whoever that may be, could get involved—It would be good. There are tens of thousands of people on the line!' John Stankey is the CEO of AT&T and he was just elected as chairman of the board this past February. It's not clear if Trump doesn't actually know Stankey or if he's being sarcastic in his typically obnoxious way. But Trump didn't stop there. The president followed up with a second post, apologizing to the faith leaders on his conference call and vowing to use a different company next time. 'I apologize for the long wait on the Faith Leaders Conference Call,' Trump wrote. 'AT&T ought to get its act together. Please pass along the word to the tens of thousands of people who are there. We may have to reschedule the call, but we'll use another carrier the next time. AT&T obviously doesn't know what they're doing!' Trump has a long history of complaining about things in a manner that would've previously been seen as childish or unethical coming from the office of the president. Obviously the most powerful person in the country can influence business decisions and markets, though most Americans have become numb to Trump's wild mood swings and the way he breaks norms like a wrecking ball. Business leaders do take note of Trump's power to hurt their companies, however, as we've seen companies provide payouts to stay in the fascist's good graces. AT&T, like many other companies, contributed $1 million to Trump's inauguration committee, according to the Wall Street Journal. Trump has previously complained about AT&T, like in his first term when the company owned CNN back in 2020. The cable news network is a frequent target of Trump's online attacks, writing just two days ago that CNN host Abby Phillip was '3rd rate' and had 'no idea what she is talking about.' AT&T's share price is up 1.8% on the day to $28.60. The company didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday. Gizmodo will update this post if we hear back.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Key Factors That Make AT&T (T) a Top Pick for 2025
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is one of the Best Stocks to Buy for Dividends. Ken Wolter / In recent years, the company has moved away from non-core businesses such as DirecTV and Time Warner, refocusing on its core operations in wireless and fiber connectivity. This renewed focus allows the company to better meet growing customer expectations for faster and more dependable service. As a result, profit margins have improved, cash flow has shown consistent growth, and the company has reduced its debt by $45 billion since John Stankey became CEO in July 2020. Secondly, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) typically competes in a limited field, mainly with Verizon and T-Mobile in wireless, and smaller regional players in cable. With few rivals able to match its scale, the company benefits from long-term stability. Its continued investment in fiber strengthens this advantage. As telecom remains essential to daily life, AT&T is well-positioned for lasting success through 2030 and beyond. In addition, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) maintains a solid cash position, providing enough support for its dividend payments. Over the past twelve months, the company generated $40.2 billion in operating cash flow and $14.4 billion in levered free cash flow. Although investors may hope for higher free cash flow to cover capital spending, reduce debt, or raise dividends, the current levels are sufficient to maintain the company's existing dividend. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) currently offers a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.98%, as of June 25. While we acknowledge the potential of T as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure. None.
