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AT&T faces rising competition from Starlink Mobile amid debt and growth challenges, prompting a Sell rating.

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28 Oct 2026, 00:06 WIB
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AT&T faces rising competition from Starlink Mobile amid debt and growth challenges, prompting a Sell rating.

AT&T Inc. is under increasing competitive pressure from Starlink Mobile, which plans to lease 80,000 cell towers, adding to the telecom's existing challenges of high debt and limited growth. The company focuses on capital returns and managing debt but is criticized for underinvesting in innovation during a time of industry disruption. While a short-term rebound might occur, long-term performance is expected to suffer due to complacency and the threat of new competition. Consequently, a Sell rating is maintained for long-term investors due to structural issues and lack of strategic adaptation.

AT&T shares are trading at USD 20.96 with a modest 0.53% gain on Pluang, reflecting some short-term resilience despite competitive pressures. The stock shows a dividend yield of 5.32% and a market cap of $140.46 billion as of Oct 28, 2026 04:01 WIB.

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