Jeffery Mcelfresh

Chief Operating Officer, Att

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.”