AT&T is joining a growing list of telecom providers making “quantum” moves in 2026—signaling that post-quantum security and quantum-safe networking are becoming real priorities, not just lab talk. For dealers, this is a high-value B2B opener: multi-location retailers and SMBs want secure, reliable connectivity for payments, customer data, and remote work. The practical sell is a security-first connectivity bundle (primary internet + backup + managed security positioning).

Verizon portable private 5G network deployments for big fan events show a clear trend: when connectivity matters, organizations want control, reliability, and capacity—especially in crowded venues. Dealers can use this story to start higher-value conversations with businesses and event-heavy customers: “What happens if your internet fails during your busiest hours?” Use a simple Private Network Readiness Check to qualify needs, then position backup connectivity, hotspots/rout

AT&T listing its Connected Spaces platform on AWS Marketplace signals a bigger push into cloud-managed connectivity for businesses—think multi-location networks, IoT, and managed services. Wireless dealers can turn this into SMB sales by packaging “connectivity + devices + support,” targeting retailers, restaurants, and field teams that need reliable networks and simple management.