AT&T will acquire Lumen's fiber business for $5.75 billion.
AT&T says its acquisition of Lumen, previously known as CenturyLink, will allow it to 'significantly expand' its fiber internet service across major cities, like Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, and others. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026 and includes 'substantially all' of Lumen's fiber-to-home business.
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