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AT&T Proof of Concept Labs Mark 30 Years Testing Enterprise Networks

AT&T Proof of Concept Labs Mark 30 Years Testing Enterprise Networks

Dallas – September 30, 2026 -- AT&T's Proof of Concept (PoC) Labs mark 30 years of testing emerging networking technologies for more than 500 enterprise customers annually, spanning healthcare, finance, manufacturing and media sectors.

AT&T PoC Labs validate technology before enterprise deployment

Founded in 1996 as a spinoff from AT&T Bell Laboratories, the labs let businesses test IP networking, MPLS, cloud connectivity, 5G and edge computing solutions in controlled environments before rollout. Locations operate in Dallas, Alpharetta, Georgia, Chantilly, Virginia, Chicago and Middletown, New Jersey, supplemented by portable Proof of Concept Kits deployed at customer sites and in the field.

AT&T Extends Cowboys Deal, Deploys 261-Mile Fiber Network at Stadium

AT&T Extends Cowboys Deal, Deploys 261-Mile Fiber Network at Stadium

Dallas – September 20, 2026 -- AT&T and the Dallas Cowboys have extended their partnership to overhaul network infrastructure and fan technology at AT&T Stadium ahead of the 2026 season, anchored by more than 261 miles of fiber and nearly 1,000 antennas across the venue.

AT&T builds the largest stadium fiber network in the country to handle 100,000-plus attendees

The company says the AT&T Stadium buildout represents the largest network of its kind in the U.S., supporting mobile ticketing, stadium operations and real-time video sharing when crowds exceed 100,000. AT&T Chairman and CEO John Stankey said the company is using "America's largest fiber network" to connect the venue, citing the firm's fiber-to-the-home household data as the basis for that ranking.

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