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November 6, 2025

What “Currently, from AT&T” actually is

“Currently, from AT&T” is the front door to AT&T’s co-branded Yahoo Mail experience and a lightweight portal for news, weather, and sports. When you visit the site and hit “Mail,” you’re taken to the AT&T Yahoo Mail sign-in so you can read and manage your AT&T email addresses (including legacy domains like @att.net, @sbcglobal.net, @bellsouth.net, @ameritech.net, and others). It’s essentially a skin and starting point for Yahoo Mail features tailored for AT&T customers, with quick access to portal content on the homepage. (Yahoo News)

Key benefits at a glance

AT&T markets the email as fast, familiar Yahoo Mail—plus some AT&T-specific perks. A notable selling point today is storage: the signup page advertises 1 TB of free email storage, which is far more than what many free inboxes offer. Spam filtering and inbox organization are included by default, and you can optionally upgrade to Yahoo Mail Plus (the ad-free tier with extra security and productivity features). (att.com)

How to sign in (and why the extra code appears)

To check your AT&T email on the web:

Go to currently.com (or currently.att.yahoo.com).
Select Mail.
Enter your email address and password.
Complete the authentication code prompt (multi-factor step) if it appears, then submit to sign in.

That security code is normal; AT&T’s own instructions call it out as part of the sign-in flow, especially if you have multiple numbers on file for receiving codes. You can also use your favorite email app instead of the web—more on that below. (att.com)

Using apps and clients (mobile and desktop)

If you prefer apps, you can access your AT&T mailbox through the Yahoo Mail mobile app on iOS or Android, which surfaces features like focused views, powerful search, and convenient attachment browsing. If you’re a power user, you can also connect desktop email clients (e.g., Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird) using the appropriate IMAP/POP settings; if a client temporarily fails to connect, you can still sign in via the web interface at Currently to keep working. (more.att.com)

Help, support, and pro tips

Yahoo’s help site has AT&T-specific help articles for common tasks—viewing full headers, managing filters, or troubleshooting delivery delays—so you can diagnose issues like spoofing or delayed messages. AT&T’s support pages walk you through sign-in steps, app passwords when required, and general account access checks. If you run into trouble, check both AT&T Support and Yahoo Help first; most day-to-day questions are covered there. (Yahoo Help)

What about upgrades and “ad-free” email?

If you want fewer distractions and a few added controls, Yahoo Mail Plus (offered in partnership with AT&T) removes ads and adds advanced security/productivity features across web, desktop, and mobile. That tier is optional; the base experience remains free with large storage and standard spam protection. (att.com)

Safety: phishing, “account closing” emails, and outages

Because AT&T Yahoo Mail is so widely used, it’s a frequent target for phishing—messages that pretend to be from “AT&T Mail” or “Yahoo Mail” pushing you to “verify” or “upgrade” your account. The safest moves:

Check the sender and the link destination before you click.
Sign in directly at currently.com rather than via links in emails.
Turn on and respect multi-factor prompts; unexpected prompts are a red flag.

Consumer protection reporting has highlighted waves of fake “AT&T/Yahoo account closing” emails. Treat unexpected upgrade/cancellation notices as suspicious and go straight to the site yourself to verify. (WFMY News 2)

Like every large email platform, Yahoo’s infrastructure can have occasional service disruptions. In July 2025, for example, Yahoo and AOL mail experienced a multi-hour outage that affected sign-ins and message delivery for some U.S. users. If your inbox suddenly misbehaves, check a reputable status/news source (and AT&T or Yahoo social accounts) to confirm whether it’s a platform issue before you burn time troubleshooting your own device. (TechRadar)

Who is “behind” Currently?

Historically, AT&T partnered with Yahoo to provide email service to its internet customers. The portal you see today reflects that ongoing relationship: AT&T operates the “Currently” entry point and marketing, while Yahoo provides the underlying mail platform and apps. (There have been changes over the years as Yahoo moved under different corporate structures, but for end users the practical takeaway is that AT&T email runs on Yahoo Mail infrastructure and you access it through Currently.) (more.att.com)

Everyday workflow: make the most of it

Pin the portal: Bookmark currently.com so you always sign in from a known, safe starting point. The homepage doubles as a quick glance for news, weather, and sports, which you can personalize. (Yahoo News)
Use the mobile app: Install Yahoo Mail for on-the-go access with robust search and attachment views; it’s often faster than a mobile browser. (more.att.com)
Search like a pro: Yahoo Mail supports powerful search operators (from:, subject:, has:attachment). Paired with 1 TB of space, it’s practical to archive more and delete less, then find messages when you need them. (att.com)
Keep clients current: If you use Outlook/Apple Mail/Thunderbird, update them and re-authenticate when asked. If a client refuses to connect, log in on the web to verify your password and account status, then revisit your app’s IMAP settings. (Mozilla Support)
Elevate security: Use strong, unique passwords and keep multi-factor authentication enabled. If you get an unexpected “code” prompt when you’re not signing in, change your password immediately via the official site. (att.com)

Frequently asked questions

Is Currently only for AT&T internet customers?
No. AT&T provides email addresses for its customers and legacy brands, but the web portal itself is public. If you have an AT&T-family email address, you can sign in via Currently; if you don’t, the portal still functions as a news page. (more.att.com)

Can I get a brand-new address today?
Yes—AT&T advertises free email sign-ups through Currently, with 1 TB of storage. If you’re new, start at the official AT&T sign-up page and follow the prompts to create your mailbox. (att.com)

What if I used sbcglobal.net or bellsouth.net years ago?
Those are legacy domains under the AT&T umbrella. You still sign in through Currently to reach those mailboxes. AT&T’s email landing pages explicitly reference these older domains and point you to the same sign-in flow. (more.att.com)

Is there an “enterprise” version of AT&T Yahoo Mail?
No. If your work email claims to be “AT&T Yahoo corporate,” be skeptical—phishing campaigns often impersonate big providers. Verify independently by navigating to Currently or to your company’s official portal. (WFMY News 2)

Bottom line

“Currently, from AT&T” is the official, consumer-friendly doorway to AT&T’s co-branded Yahoo Mail. Use it for quick, secure sign-in; lean on the Yahoo Mail app for speed and features; keep an eye on storage (you have a ton); and treat every surprise email with caution by going straight to currently.com. If you do those things, you’ll get a modern inbox with massive capacity and solid spam controls—sans the confusion of third-party “help” sites and suspicious links. (Yahoo News)