AT&T Hires Ericsson for TV Platform Changes

AT&T hired Ericsson to help upgrade its premium TV offering across its satellite and wireline network, said Ericsson in a news release Thursday. The technology changes will involve AT&T's U-verse and DirecTV platforms, Ericsson said. Enrique Rodriguez, AT&T Entertainment and Internet Services chief technical officer, said the aim is "an unparalleled bundled video entertainment, mobile and broadband experience."