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FAA Awards AT&T $74.3M Task Order for Network Modernization

August 14, 2026

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Key Takeaways

FAA awards AT&T $74.3M task order for network modernization.
AT&T to lead 15-year contract for FAA's Enterprise Network Services program.
Program aims to modernize air traffic control system by December 2028.
Verizon to provide core network functions in supporting role.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the FAA's preference for a single, integrated network solution, which could streamline air traffic control operations. AT&T's selection suggests a focus on leveraging commercial network infrastructure to support mission-critical operations, which may set a precedent for future government IT modernization efforts.

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What Happened

AT&T Takes Lead Role In FAA's Multibillion-Dollar Network Overhaul

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded AT&T a $74.3 million task order to begin planning and development activities for the modernization of its primary telecommunications and IT network. The contract is part of the FAA’s Enterprise Network Services program, which aims to create a more modern network infrastructure for managing air traffic control operations. AT&T will take over as the lead project manager and prime contractor, with Verizon providing core network functions in a supporting role. The program is expected to be a multibillion-dollar contract spanning up to 15 years, with a target operational deadline of December 2028. This development was first reported by Washington Technology.

Source | Originally Published: August 5, 2026

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