AT&T has confirmed that it will lay off around 4,700 employees and close 250 retail stores permanently.
The Communications Workers of American union said that it was informed by AT&T that the carrier plans to cut 3,400 technician and clerical jobs across the country over the next few weeks. AT&T also told the union that it plans to permanently close more than 250 AT&T Mobility and Cricket Wireless stores, which will impact 1,300 retail jobs.