D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock jumped over 20% on Monday after AT&T signed an agreement to expand the use of the company's quantum computing technology across its network operations. The rally followed early results showing one network optimization workload dropped from roughly one hour to under 15 seconds using D-Wave's annealing quantum systems. The partnership reflects a broader shift in quantum computing adoption, with industry experts noting that practical applications are arriving years ahead of previously expected timelines.
AT&T Signs Agreement to Expand D-Wave Quantum Computing Across Network Operations
The telecom giant announced plans to apply D-Wave's annealing quantum systems to complex optimization challenges across its network. In early work, one network optimization workload dropped from roughly one hour to under 15 seconds.
AT&T will first layer the technology into the agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tools that already run parts of its network. Those tools reduced customer downtime by 12 million hours in 2025, according to the company.
Broader applications may follow, including outage detection and response, technician routing, network build planning, and traffic management. AT&T is also evaluating D-Wave's upcoming gate-model systems for quantum security and communications. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 1999, D-Wave was the first company to sell commercial quantum computers. More than 100 organizations across business, government, and research now use its systems and cloud services.
Industry Experts Confirm Quantum Computing Timeline Acceleration
Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments and a member of BeInCrypto's Market Intelligence Expert Council, stated: "Quantum technology is used TODAY. A 1hr task cut to 15 seconds at AT&T. These are the kind of innovations quantum is going to deliver across every industry in the next 5 years."
Daniela Herrmann, CEO and co-founder of quantum computing firm Dynex, described how expectations keep collapsing: "In 2024, I was on stage and we said quantum computing will be here in 30 years. Then in 2025 it dropped to 15 to 20 years. Then in 2026, three to five to ten. ... The market moves faster, innovation moves faster, than it was communicated."
QBTS Stock Breaks Six-Week Descending Trendline on Monday
On the daily chart, QBTS gained 20.36% on Monday and closed at $19.51. The rally broke the descending trendline that had capped the price since June 2.
The breakout also reclaimed the support area around $18, while a sharp rise in trading volume confirmed the move. The next resistance zones sit near $21.50 and $24.50.
However, the stock remains well below its late-May peak above $31.
FAQ
What did AT&T announce regarding D-Wave Quantum on Monday?
AT&T signed an agreement to expand the use of D-Wave's quantum computing technology across its network operations. In early work, one network optimization workload dropped from roughly one hour to under 15 seconds.
How much did QBTS stock gain on Monday?
QBTS stock gained 20.36% on Monday and closed at $19.51, breaking a descending trendline that had capped the price since June 2.
