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While building out fiber, fixed and wireless services are key in bridging the digital divide, an AT&T executive stated there also needs to be a push to encourage the adoption of connectivity services. Jeff Luong, president of broadband access and adoption at AT&T, noted that the Federal Communications Commission's Affordable Connectivity Program provides US households with $30 a month for high-speed internet. In addition to federal funding, Luong stated there were billions of dollars available from state and local entities for broadband funding.

AT&T CEO John Stankey forecast a banner year for infrastructure investment in 2022 and told investors he expects the operator to complete planned asset sales despite protestations by some US politicians. Stankey predicted the wireless industry will invest heavily in infrastructure in 2022 due to the availability of C-Band spectrum and new air interfaces. “This is going to be a phenomenal year in terms of reinvestment back into infrastructure in the US on behalf of the industry in total”, Stankey projected.