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