AT&T Service Outages

AT&T Offers Customers Credit Following Service Outages

Last week, AT&T experienced a series of service outages that left many customers unable to make or receive calls. The company's CEO confirmed that affected customers will receive a $5 credit as compensation for the inconvenience.

Cause of Outages

An initial investigation revealed that the outages were caused by errors in the network expansion process rather than a cyber attack. While the issues began early Thursday, the majority of customers regained access to the network by mid-morning, with full normalization achieved by noon.

Apology from CEO

AT&T CEO John Stankey issued a public apology to customers, acknowledging the frustration and inconvenience caused by the service disruptions. Stankey emphasized the company's commitment to addressing the issue and ensuring that similar incidents are avoided in the future.

Customer Compensation

To compensate those most affected by the outages, AT&T is automatically applying a $5 credit to eligible consumer and small business accounts. Prepaid customers will also have options available to them in response to the disruptions. Customers can expect to see the credit applied to their AT&T Wireless accounts.

Moving Forward

Despite the impact on business operations, Stankey expressed confidence that offering credits to affected customers is the right course of action. He reassured stakeholders that this approach aligns with AT&T's long-term goals and financial targets, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence.