AT&T doesn't rule out using open-access model in own fiber footprint

AT&T CEO John Stankey says the company has seen better-than-expected results in the use of open-access models outside the operator's own fiber footprint. He said the economics of the open-access model is also worth a look within AT&T's own fiber footprint. AT&T's fiber network passes more than 28 million locations and remains on track to reach 30 million by the end of 2025. The company is also exploring opportunities to build to an additional 10 million to 15 million locations. Stankey said the evolution of the broader structure of the telecom industry could lead to changes on how products and services are "federated" and driven toward wholesale models. That, he added, could lead to better economic returns for what is generally a "high fixed-cost industry."