AT&T has officially put an end to its DEI programs, submitting to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) regulatory demands. The U.S. wireless carrier confirmed the news in a letter to the regulator, adding the confirmation in order to seek approval for further asset purchases. Under the current administration, telecom companies are reportedly required to end any active DEI programming in order to seek any approvals for additional transactions. This marks a major shift in the occupational landscape for remaining promoters of diversity, equity, and inclusivit

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.  Other major carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon have already conceded to similar changes to their