# D-Wave x AT&T: partnership

Canonical ID: `7fb861b4-9582-4821-af0d-db25821d72c7`

AT&T expanded its use of D-Wave's quantum computing technology for network optimization across its operations. In early work, AT&T reduced processing time for a network optimization workload from approximately one hour to less than 15 seconds using D-Wave's quantum annealing technology.

- **Type:** deployment
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [D-Wave Quantum](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/d-wave-quantum.md) technology provider
- AT&T _(off-registry)_ customer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2026-07-27
- **Start:** 2026-07-27

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.dwavequantum.com/company/newsroom/press-release/at-t-signs-agreement-to-expand-use-of-d-wave-s-quantum-computing-technology/


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