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AT&T Inc.

Published Aug 28, 2008

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Modest financial profile; continues to generate sufficient net free cash flow after capital expenditures to accommodate its dividends and common stock repurchase plans; Benefits from strong position in the wireless sector as one of the two largest national carriers; and Still-dominant position in its local telephone markets as the incumbent carrier. Already declining wireline segment faces increasing competition from cable TV companies offering telephony and high-speed data services, which could pressure prices and adversely affect cash flow margins; and High capital expenditure requirements associated with the company's U-verse consumer video rollout and uncertain prospects for consumer acceptance. The ratings on Dallas-based integrated telecommunications carrier AT&T Inc. reflect its strong position in the fast-growing wireless sector, the healthy financial performance of

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RESEARCH AT&T Inc. Publication date: 28-Aug-2008 Primary Credit Analyst: Catherine Cosentino, New York (1) 212-438-7828; catherine_cosentino@standardandpoors.com ( Editor's Note: In this full analysis, published on Aug. 27, 2008,...

Report Type:

Full Report

Ticker

Issuer

AT&T Inc.

GICS

Integrated Telecommunication Services (50101020)

Sector

Global Issuers , Structured Finance

Country

United States

Region

United States

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Bulletin: AT&T Inc. Ratings Unaffected By Announced Centennial Acquisition Agreement – 2008/11/10 – Free

AT&T Inc. Notes Rated 'A'; 'A' Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed – 2008/11/12 – US$ 150.00

Research Update: AT&T Inc. New Notes Assigned 'A' Rating; 'A' Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed – 2008/11/12 – US$ 225.00

AT&T Inc. New Unsecured Notes Assigned 'A' Rating – 2009/01/29 – US$ 150.00

Research Update: AT&T Inc. New Unsecured Notes Rated 'A' – 2009/01/29 – US$ 225.00

Summary: AT&T Inc. – 2008/08/28 – US$ 225.00

Summary: AT&T Inc. – 2008/08/27 – US$ 225.00

Summary: AT&T Inc. – 2008/08/01 – US$ 225.00

AT&T Inc.'s Global Notes Rated 'A' – 2008/05/09 – US$ 150.00

AT&T Inc. Commercial Paper Program 'A-1' Rating Affirmed Following Increase – 2008/04/17 – US$ 150.00

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