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AT&T CEO uses witness stand to announce new streaming service
August 02, 2025
AT&Tis currently embroiled in an anti-trust trial over the carrier’s bid to purchaseTime Warner. But that didn’t stop CEO Randall Stephenson from using the court to announce AT&T Watch, a $15 a month streaming service.
According toCNN, Stephenson used AT&T Watch as evidence that innovation wouldn’t be stifled as a result of the purchase. The service offers a small bouquet of channels, but ditches sport channels to come in at a cheaper price tag.
The carrier’s spokespeople present in court didn’t know the announcement was coming,CNNadded. But the company later confirmed that the service was launching in the coming weeks.
The firm added that anyone will be able to purchase thestreaming servicefor $15 a month, regardless of their cellular or broadband network. “It’s free for people with AT&T unlimited wireless service,” a spokesperson reportedly said.
A new wave of cheap plans
It wouldn’t be the first so-called skinnycable TVoffering on the market, asDirecTV Nowalready offers a similar solution — albeit for $35 a month. The DirectTV package also offers sports channels however, such as ESPN, ESPN 2 and NBCSN.
Nevertheless, people interested in AT&T Watch could probably get their sports fix with the newESPN Plusservice. The sports plan comes in at $5 a month or $50 a year, delivering MLB, NHL, college sports, PGA Tour Golf, and several other sporting disciplines.
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