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AT&T
/ˌeɪ tiː ɛnd ˈtiː/
Definition
1
A major American multinational telecommunications holding company, formerly known as the American Telephone and Telegraph Company.
2
Colloquially used in tech and business discourse to refer to a legacy carrier known for complex billing structures, high-pressure sales environments, and a history of regulatory skirmishes.
Examples
I told the support agent I didn't want the extra line, but somehow my bill now includes a subscription to a service I have never heard of.
Trying to untangle my account options feels less like customer service and more like a logic puzzle designed to test my remaining patience.
They assure me my data is unlimited until the exact moment I actually try to use it, at which point the throttle kicks in with incredible efficiency.