AT&T kicked off construction on its new corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas, marking a major investment in the North Texas economy. A single blue balloon floated above Legacy Drive on Thursday, indicating where a 250‑foot cell tower – topped with the company’s blue logo – will rise as the visual centerpiece of the campus.
Project details and timeline
The 54‑acre site, formerly the Electronic Data Systems headquarters, will host seven main buildings, extensive green space and a suite of employee amenities. AT&T officials unveiled a scale model of the future campus, showing the layout of office towers, research labs and communal areas. The company expects the first buildings to be ready for staff in 2028, with additional development continuing into 2029.
AT&T CEO John Stankey explained that the tower will serve both a practical and symbolic purpose. “It’s the visual manifestation of our network. It will connect our employees effectively on this campus and act as a visual icon for anyone driving on the tollway or passing through the area,” Stankey said.
Economic impact
The new headquarters is projected to accommodate roughly 10,000 employees once the relocation from downtown Dallas is complete. AT&T also highlighted an early construction milestone: employees helped install the first fiber‑optic connection on site, and the finished campus will contain about 37 miles of fiber‑optic connectivity, underscoring the company’s commitment to advanced telecommunications infrastructure.
Plano Mayor John Muns praised the development as a “great hallmark of our city.” He noted that the project strengthens Plano’s relationship with a Fortune 50 company and promises significant job growth and tax revenue for the community.
Community and infrastructure
City leaders anticipate that the campus will boost local businesses, increase demand for housing and spur further investment in the surrounding area. The development aligns with Plano’s long‑term vision of fostering high‑tech industry clusters while preserving green space for residents.
AT&T’s move follows its 2008 relocation from San Antonio to North Texas and a January announcement that the company would shift its headquarters from downtown Dallas to Plano. The former EDS building was imploded in August to make way for the new campus.
Looking ahead
With construction underway, the project signals a continued confidence in the North Texas market. As the campus takes shape, Plano residents can expect a modern workplace hub that not only supports AT&T’s national network but also contributes to the city’s economic vitality for years to come.
Original reporting: Richardson, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
