AT&T says has edge in 5G due to expanded Internet access

By Harro Ten Wolde BARCELONA (Reuters) - Commitments AT&T Inc made to build out fixed high-speed Internet services to gain regulatory approval for its $48.5 billion purchase of DIRECTV will give it the edge over U.S. rival Verizon Communications Inc in the roll-out of the next generation of cellular technology, AT&T's strategy chief said on Monday. AT&T completed its acquisition of DIRECTV last July. As part of the deal, regulators required AT&T to commit to building out high-spe