# The Nasdaq is up 0.70% while the S&P 500 has gained 0.35%.

*business · news · 2026-04-16 · Benzinga*

## Key points

- AT&T will cut FirstNet costs by $1 billion to accelerate public safety 5G deployment.
- The new OneConnect subscription combines wireless and home internet in a single monthly bill.
- AT&T outperformed its sector peers with a 3.22% gain versus a 1.18% sector gain Thursday.
- Analysts have recently raised price targets, with Keybanc increasing to $36.00 on March 25.

**Companies:** AT&T Inc.
**Countries:** United States

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