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Jeffery McElfresh

Chief Operating Officer, AT&T

Search every verified Jeffery McElfresh interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jeff McElfresh, Chief Operating Officer of AT&T, has been discussing the company’s network investments and infrastructure plans. In March 2026, he announced a $250 billion investment through 2030 to expand fiber optics and wireless capabilities, including 5G, attributing the scale of the investment to a “pro-investment and regulatory framework” under the current administration. He stated that the investment would create jobs and advance U.S. connectivity, and noted that AT&T was reaffirming its leadership in American infrastructure during the company’s 150th anniversary. McElfresh has also emphasized AT&T’s focus on FirstNet, the public safety network, and the role of connectivity for first responders. In a discussion with the Western Fire Chiefs Association, he described FirstNet as a “one-of-a-kind network” and highlighted the importance of reliable connectivity for firefighter safety. He has spoken about the company’s plans to complete the expansion of its fiber footprint and modernize its wireless network over the next three to five years, positioning AT&T as the “nation’s largest converged network operator with owner economics at scale.”

Recent appearances

  • AT&T UNVEILS $250B plan to SUPERCHARGE America’s network

    AT&T chief operating officer Jeff McElfresh discusses the company's 150th anniversary, the legacy of Alexander Graham Bell and a $250 billion investment in U.S. connectivity, highlighting job creation and infrastructure advancements. #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxnews #att #telecom #technology #business #economy #jobs #infrastructure #broadband #connectivity #5g #wireless #fiber #investment #alexandergrahambell #innovation #network #america Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join Subscribe to Fox…

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  • COO Jeff McElfresh on The Path Forward at Analyst & Investor Day 2024 | AT&T

    COO Jeff McElfresh notes that over the next 3-5 years, @ATT will expand its fiber footprint and modernize its wireless network ...

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  • Why Public Safety Agencies Choose FirstNet, Built with AT&T

    In a conversation with AT&T Chief Operating Officer Jeff McElfresh, Western Fire Chiefs Association President Mark Niemeyer ...

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  • What does the future of 5G look like?

    5G infrastructure is on the rise, boosting connection speeds and slashing lag times. In part one of our tech mini-series, Jeff ...

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  • how AT&T protects its network

    AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow to discuss how the rise of generative AI can impact the ...

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  • EPISODE 04 – INVESTING IN EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP WITH JEFF MCELFRESH

    Jeff McElfresh is the Chief Operating Officer of AT&T, a global communications leader serving more than 100 million mobile and broadband customers in the United States, and millions of business customers. Jeff has more than 25 years of experience with AT&T in a variety of strategic, operational and technology leadership roles. Most of his career has been in our Mobility business — the biggest single driver of AT&T’s consolidated revenues. In this Episode, Jeff reflects on the value of education, the importance in investing in personal development, Stan Sigman’s principles of leadership, and th…

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  • Simplicity Series Episode 1 with Jeff McElfresh

    SIMPLICITY SERIES EPISODE 1: Simplicity is a Journey, Not a Destination SPEAKERS Jeff McElfresh, Chief Operating Officer, AT&T Manish Vyas, President, Communications, Media & Entertainment and CEO, Network Services, Tech Mahindra Abhishek Shankar, President, Communications, Media & Entertainment - Americas, Tech Mahindra WHAT IS THE SIMPLICITY SERIES? In the COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA-ENTERTAINMENT Industry, Simplicity is fast emerging as a new differentiator for efficiency, cost reduction, and revenue growth. Tech Mahindra has created this platform to enable a dialogue among…

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  • AT&T Unveils Fastest Broadband Internet

    AT&T is rolling out the fastest consumer broadband offered by major internet providers. Starting Monday, as many as 5.2 million potential customers can sign on to AT&T's fiber-connected home broadband services for internet speeds of 2 gigabits per second for $110 a month. An even faster plan with up to 5 gigabits per second will cost $180 a month, according to a company statement Monday. Both plans include HBO Max. AT&T Communications Chief Executive Officer Jeff McElfresh speaks on "Bloomberg Technology."

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  • 2021 Kellogg Symposium Jeff McElfresh

    Keynote Speaker, Jeff McElfresh, discusses effective ways to Change a Corporation's Culture in Uncertain Times, at the 15th ...

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  • AT&T Communications CEO on what 5G will mean for U.S. customers

    "This is a very competitive marketplace and the dynamics that have played out over past several quarters this year have proven that it is a very competitive market," says AT&T Communications CEO Jeffery McElfresh on 5G. "We're bullish on this. We see this as a long term value play." For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock mar…

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  • AT&T CEO Discusses AT&T, FirstNet, and COVID-19 Response

    Listen to AT&T Communications CEO Jeff McElfresh's Bloomberg Radio Interview discussing COVID-19 response. SUBSCRIBE: http://go.att.com/4259bce5 About AT&T: A view into how our employees and customers connect with their favorite people, products, services and entertainment. Connect with AT&T Visit the AT&T Website: http://go.att.com/3dfdd358 Visit AT&T Time Warner: http://go.att.com/ed3bdd6c Like AT&T on Facebook: http://go.att.com/9bdc24ea Follow AT&T on Twitter: http://go.att.com/354b0900 Follow AT&T on Instagram: http://go.att.com/7403b231 Follow AT&T on LinkedIn: http://go.att.com/6b874…

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  • Jeffrey McElfresh - Trade at a Crossroads - digital economy

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