Conduct a SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat) analysis and financial analysis of AT&T Corporation.

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SWOT and financial analysis of AT&T Corporation

Introduction

The definition of telecommunication has changed with the introduction of broadband services. Now the definition of broadband services is changing. Wi-Fi and broadband was once about a high speed connection to the Internet at home. Now it's about a connection wherever we need it. Customers need speed and mobility to stay connected to essential information, content and services. AT&T is an industry leader in providing broadband services that keep people connected at home and on the go.

AT&T Corp., originally American Telephone and Telegraph Company, is an American telecommunications company that provides voice, video, data, and Internet telecommunications and professional services to businesses, consumers, and government agencies. During its long history, AT&T was at times the world's largest telephone company, the world's largest cable television operator, and a regulated monopoly. At its peak in the 1950s and 1960s, it employed one million people and its revenue was roughly $300 billion dollars.

In 2005, AT&T was purchased by Baby Bell SBC Communications for more than $16 billion). SBC then rebranded itself as AT&T Inc. AT&T is bringing it all together for their customers, from revolutionary smart phones to next-generation TV services and sophisticated solutions for multi-national businesses....