At the risk of pointing out the obvious, only a small percentage of
people would be expected to use the 25Mbps plan. It sounds pretty
typical: if you want access to all the money in this lucrative market,
you have to cover the whole market, even at the very lowest end where
you'll lose money, but that's worth it to access the rest of the market
where you make money.
Of course, some people are just allergic to the concept of government.
And it's in most business's best interests to ensure that as many people
as possible are that way, so they'll sometimes take measures like
pretending they can't afford to spend $X million to comply with the
regulation even though they also miss out on $YYY million in profit.
And if they can avoid the regulation while staying in the market at the
same time, even better.
On 16/01/25 20:59, John Von Essen wrote:
I dont normally defend ATT, but…
/"The plans are specifically priced at $15 per month for 25 Megabits
per second (Mbps) download speeds and $20 per month for 200 Mbps.
These prices must include recurring taxes, equipment rental fees, and
other usage fees, with annual price increases capped at 2%."/
$15/month for 25Mbps, and that price includes all equipment fees and
taxes? Thats a little ridiculous given inflation and general cost of
living. If it were $25/month - then maybe ATT should make it work, but
$15 is too low.
-John
On Jan 16, 2025, at 9:27 AM, [email protected] wrote:
I’m assuming he’s referring to the New York State low income Internet
mandate that recently went into effect.
https://broadbandbreakfast.com/new-yorks-15-broadband-law-takes-effect-wednesday/
On Jan 16, 2025, at 9:25 AM, Tom Beecher <[email protected]> wrote:
Mike-
What specific government regulation or action are you asserting here
that caused this action?
On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM Mike Hammett <[email protected]> wrote:
Government gets over involved in things they don't understand, and
businesses pull out.
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Mike Hammett
Intelligent Computing Solutions
http://www.ics-il.com
Midwest-IX
http://www.midwest-ix.com
From: "Robert DeVita" <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:05:57 AM
Subject: AT&t ABF NYC
FYI. AT&T is discontinuing their ABF service in New York.
What's Happening with Existing ABF Customers in NY
AT&T Business Fiber customers in New York will be able to keep their
current ABF service until March 1 at no charge, as they find other
options for broadband service.
Customers must do one of the following before 3/1/25, when their
ABF services will be disconnected:
• Sign a 12-month contract for existing ABF services at current rates
• Switch to AT&T Dedicated Internet (ADI) or AWB with standard pricing
• Take no action, and their ABF services will be disconnected on 3/1/25
Existing customers are being contacted via email and direct mail to
inform them of the changes and offer the option to either sign a
12-month contract or migrate to AWB or ADI.
AT&T’s nationwide wireless service will not change in New York.
AIA-B and ABF are still offered in all other qualified locations and
states. We value our customers and AT&T will continue to support
policies that promote capital investment, innovation and a
competitive market.
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