D-Wave Quantum Announces AT&T Expansion to Use Its Quantum Technology

What Happened
On July 27, 2026, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) announced that AT&T has signed an agreement to expand its use of D-Wave’s quantum computing technology. AT&T’s initial focus is to layer D-Wave’s annealing quantum systems into tools that power AT&T’s agentic AI for network operations — agentic tools the company says reduced customer downtime by 12 million hours in 2025. AT&T is also evaluating D-Wave’s forthcoming gate-model systems for potential uses in quantum security and quantum communications. The disclosure was filed as a Regulation FD announcement and a press release was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Key Details

• Date filed: July 27, 2026 (Regulation FD disclosure in Form 8-K).
• AT&T will expand use of D-Wave’s annealing systems within agentic AI tools for network operations.
• AT&T reported agent-driven improvements cut customer downtime by 12 million hours in 2025.
• AT&T is evaluating D-Wave’s upcoming gate-model systems for potential quantum security and communications applications.

Why It Matters
This agreement is a commercial validation from a major telecom customer and could increase real-world deployments of D-Wave’s technology in large-scale network operations. While the 8-K does not disclose financial terms or revenue impact, the expansion and AT&T’s evaluation of gate-model systems highlight potential avenues for product adoption and future business opportunities. Investors should note this is a strategic partnership development rather than a financial disclosure; monitor future filings and press releases for contract details or revenue guidance.