AT&T's New Route to Wireless

As consolidation winnows the cell-phone business, a big-name outsider is hoping to make some hay.

Looking to capitalize on its ties to big companies, AT&T (T Quote) is planning a new wireless approach. The giant telco expects to outline its plans early next year, perhaps at its February analyst meeting.

Though the company has already hinted at its approach and pieced together a few of the parts, AT&T executives haven't fully articulated their plan for selling wireless service to business customers. Notably, though, the company will have to do so without actually owning a wireless network. ...