AT&T research and development expenses
Research and Development expenses of AT&T 2007-2021
Amounts are in millions.
| Year | R&D expenses ($Millions) |
| 2021 | $1,522 |
| 2020 | $1,210 |
| 2019 | $1,276 |
| 2018 | $1,194 |
| 2017 | $1,503 |
| 2016 | $1,649 |
| 2015 | $1,693 |
| 2014 | $1,730 |
| 2013 | $1,488 |
| 2012 | $1,278 |
| 2011 | $1,307 |
| 2010 | $1,280 |
| 2009 | $993 |
| 2008 | $832 |
| 2007 | $985 |
AT&T spent $1,522 million on research and development in 2021 compared to $1,210 million in 2020.
The research and development expenses of AT&T Inc was $1,194 million in 2018. Its R&D costs were higher in 2017 at $1,503 milion.