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Lumen Technologies Reports Solid Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Completes AT&T Transaction, Strengthening Balance Sheet and Advancing Enterprise Focus
DENVER, February 03, 2026--Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2025.
About this update from Lumen Technologies, Inc.
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