Topic: Randall Stephenson

Texting and driving: Cell rivals join campaign about dangers of own product

Cell phone companies are banding together in an ad campaign that aims to educate teens and adults on the dangers of texting and driving. 

Boy Scouts delay decision on gay membership (+video)

The board of the Boy Scouts determined it needed more time to consider its policy banning gay people from participating. The board delayed the policy vote until a national meeting scheduled for May. A coalition of faith-based groups pushed for the delay. 

Boy Scouts delay decision on gay membership, citing 'complexity'

First there was the backlash to the Boy Scouts of America membership policy that prohibited openly gay scouts or troop leaders. Then came the backlash to the backlash, from conservative groups. Now the Boy Scouts have called a timeout.

Anti, pro-gay groups converge on Boy Scouts of America headquarters

Boy Scouts of America board members are set to take on the organization's national ban on gay membership this week. Groups in support and against the policy have converged on Boy Scouts of America headquarters in Texas, where a vote on the ban is expected Wednesday. 

Boy Scouts reconsidering anti-gay policy (+video)

Boy Scouts of America may soon give local troop leaders the power to choose not to discriminate against LBGT scouts, troop leaders, and den mothers — a major change from their previous blanket no-gay policy.

Companies paid CEOs more than they paid in taxes

In all, 26 companies paid their CEOs more in 2011 than they paid in 2011 federal taxes. A new study says Citigroup, Abbott Labs, and AT&T, among others, paid CEOs more than they gave to Uncle Sam.

Boy Scouts ban on gays emphatically reaffirmed (+video)

The Scouts did not identify the members of a special committee formed by top Scout leaders, but said in a statement that they represented 'a diversity of perspectives and opinions.'

Data-only wireless plans likely in two years, AT&T CEO says

Data-only wireless plans will be offered by someone in the industry, not necessarily AT&T. Phone calls, texts would be counted as data under data-only wireless plans.  

AT&T CEO loses $2 million over T-Mobile breakup

AT&T chief takes a big pay cut, but the company lost $4.2 billion because of its failed deal to acquire T-Mobile USA. The AT&T executive still makes $18.7 million a year.

AT&T posts huge loss on charges, iPhone subsidy

AT&T lost $6.7 billion in the fourth quarter, its first lost in three years. AT&T remains heavily dependent on iPhone for subscribers.

AT&T earnings solid despite loss of iPhone rights

The company surpassed Wall Street expectations and posted earnings of 57 cents a share in first-quarter subscriber growth

Verizon iPhone: For consumers, the sooner the better

A Verizon iPhone is not yet a done deal. Still, anticipation remains high.

Forget 3G. AT&T says the Apple iPad is really a Wi-Fi device

The phone company's CEO says the kerfuffle over 3G network strain is besides the point – most Apple iPad owners will be using a Wi-Fi connection anyway.

With Barack Obama, no free lunch for visitors or staff

AT&T: wireless data twice as fast by 2011