AT&T copper retirement to accelerate as legacy base shrinks to 1%

AT&T is speeding up the retirement of its copper network as legacy connections fall to just 1% of its base. The operator is shifting customers to fiber and fixed wireless access.

• AT&T's copper network now accounts for just 1% of its connections
• The operator is accelerating copper retirement in favor of fiber and FWA
• Shrinking legacy infrastructure cuts maintenance costs