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For more than 140 years, AT (NYSE: T) has helped people connect. Today, the telecommunications giant provides vital wireless and internet services to over 100 million people and almost 2.5 million businesses.

High customer loyalty rates allow AT to generate dependable cash flow. Moreover, the company continues to gain 5G wireless and high-speed fiber internet customers AT a solid clip. Combined with management's cost-cutting initiatives, these customer wins have AT on pace to produce as much as $18 billion in free cash flow in 2024.

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