If you're an AT&T subscriber, you're likely part of the overwhelming majority who choose texting over making phone calls. According to AT&T's latest data for 2025, phone calls now represent only a small portion of user activity on the network.
Welcome to the Exabyte Age
AT&T's network, spanning not only the United States but also other countries, now handles approximately one exabyte of data daily. This marks a staggering 1,000% growth in the past decade alone. Taking a longer perspective, since 2005—the pre-iPhone era—the data volume has surged by over 11,000%, illustrating the rapid pace of technological advancement.
What Type of Content Do Users Share the Most?
Poll Results (6 votes)
- Pictures above all: 66.67%
- Short clips: 0%
- Mostly emails and links: 16.67%
- Thoughts and prayers: 16.67%
Understanding the Data Volume
The amount of daily data traversing AT&T’s network is equivalent to downloading every book ever written thousands of times over. Every photo shared, every video streamed adds to this colossal flow, demanding an infrastructure that is not only immensely powerful but also highly secure.
Additional Insights
In 2025, AT&T recorded over 181 billion phone calls and more than 525 billion text messages across its network. The busiest day for voice calls was October 31 (Halloween), while the peak day for texting was December 1 (Cyber Monday), underscoring seasonal communication spikes.
