MGT101 - Principles of Management
SWOT Analysis
AT&T
September 24, 2017
Ms. Jones
Desiree Pilkington
SWOT Analysis of AT&T
S - Strengths:
AT&T inc. is the oldest telecommunications service and has been able to grow to the point that they now covers all major metropolitan areas and covers more than 300 million people with its LTE technology in the United States. AT&T also provides 4G coverage, and when combined with the company’s other upgraded technologies, the carrier should be able to enhance its network capabilities and provide the best mobile broadband speeds for data and video services. AT&T's network is one of the fastest in the nation which allows customers to keep in touch and conected in more that 7 continents, 200 countries, and hundreds of major cruise ships as well. As the communications industry continues to move toward Internet-based technologies that are capable of blending traditional wireline and wireless services, AT&T plans to offer services that take advantage of all of the newest and best technologies. In particular, the company intends to continue to focus on expanding its AT&T U-verse high-speed internet and television offerings, while developing IP-based services that allow customers to combine their home or business based services with their wireless service which serves as a competitive advantage and allows the company to serve a very large subscriber base. In addition, this company’s size and leverage ought to allow it to take
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This review provides an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations in the areas of internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats. (Sector Publishing Intelligence)
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The Marketing Mix for Comcast seems to be plain and simple: Grow, grow, grow. Now, all companies have that goal in mind typically, but Comcast is one of the very few that has reached among the highest level a business can get that many even call Comcast a monopoly because of its growth and how it seems to just be taking over the markets (Refer to SWOT Analysis section to see what Comcast leads in). Their Marketing Mix consists of the 4 P’s.
TELUS is regulated under federal laws by the CRTC. The consequence of regulatory proceedings could have a material impact on operating procedures and profitability, such as wireless consumer legislation and new requirement for Internet frameworks may causes extra timing on license transfer and approval. At the same time, TELUS also have certain power to monitor and control the level of non-Canadian ownership of company’s common share (The Telecommunications Regulations) for the purpose of company protection.
According to the FCC Verizon Communications is the largest carrier in the US (FCC, 2011, p.8). Verizon also has the largest 4G LTE (Long Term
Verizon continues to be the number one contender in telecommunications by solidifying the number one spot on the Training Top 125 in 2012. Regardless of their tight budget for training, Verizon has made a commitment to effective training tied to corporate strategic goals. Verizon had three main goals they focused on in 2011. 1. To build a business and workforce as good as its networks, 2. To lead in shareholder value creation, and 3. To be recognized as an iconic technology company. Verizon wanted their business priorities and business goals to align with their core values. BU, establish training priorities/ initiatives that align with each BU’s priorities and Verizon’s business goals and values—top to bottom and across,” says Magda Yrizarry,
As a world leader in communication technology, AT&T connects people from all around the globe. Just as consumers and businesses rely on AT&T services to stay connected, AT&T relies on internal resources, in particular project and program managers, to remain a best in-class service
The Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) of Verizon which ended in Sep. 2015 is as follows:
AT&T has much strengths and weaknesses and threats as an organization. This SWOT will serve as a tool for identifying alternative strategies for the organization and help define a growth plan. AT&T is a corporate business, their global headquarters is located in Dallas Texas, and the current chief executive officer (CEO) is Randall L. Stephenson. For more than a century they have consistently provided innovative, reliable high quality products and services and excellent customer care. They are recognized as the leading provider of IP-based communications services and businesses. They’re also the top U.S. provider of wireless, high speed internet access, WIFI, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services.
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According to What is SWOT Anlysis (2011), SWOT analysis is an analysis used to identify the internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) of the company as well as external factors (opportunities and threats) of the company.